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Preparations for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia are nearing completion as the start of the competition nears. Impressive satellite images provided courtesy of Deimos Imaging and UrtheCast show the 12 venues for the 2018 World Cup in various locations in Russia from the air. The World Cup will be held in 11 Russian cities from June 14 to July 15. 32 teams are set to vie for the title of the world's best national football team.
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