PHOTOS: Take a look at all of Russia’s World Cup stadiums one year ahead of the tournament.

On June 14, 2018, Russia will host the rest of the world at the Luzhniki Stadium for the 2018 FIFA world cup. The referee will blow his whistle, a ball will be kicked and the  World Cup will be underway. Let's take a look at
the various stadiums that will be hosting the rest of the world in Rusia..

Luzhniki Stadium (Moscow)

The 81,000 capacity stadium has long been the main stadium in Russia and was the venue for the 2007 UEFA Champions League final.

There has been a renovation for the World Cup and will host the opening match, semifinal and the final matches.

Spartak Stadium (Moscow)

The 2nd Moscow stadium is popularly called Otkrytiye Arena, but it will have a different, non-sponsored name for the 2018 World Cup.

The 45,000 capacity ground was opened in 2014 as the new home ground for Spartak Moscow and was still under construction when Russia was given the green light to host  2018 World Cup.

St. Petersburg Stadium (St. Petersburg)

St. Petersburg football Stadium popularly called Krestovsky Stadium.

The retractable roof stadium took almost a decade to build and came in more than 500% over budget, but it has been finally done and is ready to take more than 68,000 supporters for 2018 World Cup.

Kaliningrad Stadium (Kaliningrad)

This nice edifice will host 35,000 people for the 2018 World Cup, below the minimum required capacity, but FIFA has granted the venue for the game. 

The stadium will be reduced to 25,000 just after the World Cup. It is expected to be available early 2018, to host four group stage matches.

Kazan Arena (Kazan)

The 45,000 capacity stadium known as Kazan Arena was opened in 2013 and has already hosted the World Aquatics Championships.

The home for Rubin Kazan football club will host 4 group stage matches, a round of 16 game and a quarterfinal match.

Nizhny Novgorod Stadium (Nizhny Novgorod)

The 45,000 capacity stadium will host four group stage games, one round of 16 game and a quarterfinal.

The construction began in 2015 and it is still under construction, but is estimated to be completed in early 2018.

Samara Arena (Samara)

The Samara Arena also known as Cosmos Arena will have a striking roof, and it is currently under construction.

When the building is completed in early 2018, it will  host 4 group stage matches, a round of 16 match and a quarterfinal at the 208 World Cup.

Mordovia Arena (Saransk)

Volgograd Arena is currently been constructed and expected to be completed early 2018. It will be the home grounds for Rotor Volgograd after 2018 World Cup. It will host 4 group stage matches.

Mordovia Arena (Saransk)

This new 45,000 capacity stadium will hold  fans but will be downsized to 28,000 afterward  the world cup when it will become the home for 3rd division side FC Mordovia Saransk.

 Expected to be completed in early 2018 so it can host 4 World Cup group stage games.

Rostov Arena (Rostov-on-Don)

The 45,000 capacity stadium is under construction and set to be ready late in 2017.

There are temporal seats which will be reduced to 42,000 after the 2018 World Cup. It will host 4 group stage matches and a round of 16 clash.

Fisht Stadium (Sochi)

This venue was the main stadium for the 2014 Winter Olympics, but also built to become a full-time football stadium for FC Sochi, FIFA Confederations Cup and 2018 World Cup.

The capacity is 47,000 and it will host 4 group stage matches, round of 16 matches and quarterfinal.

Ekaterinburg Arena (Yekaterinburg)

Just like the Kaliningrad Stadium, the Ekaterinburg Arena can only carry 35,000, fans which is below the FIFA World Cup requirements, so it also required a waiver to be cleared to host.

This venue is expected to be completed later in 2017 and it will host 4 group stage games, it will be downsized to 25,000 seats after the world cup.