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BBC OS: The Football World Cup is Underway in Russia

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The Football World Cup Is Under Way in Russia.

14/06/2018 GMT

The Football World Cup is Underway in Russia

BBC World Service - BBC OS, The Football World Cup is Underway in Russia

Football fans from across the globe discuss what they expect from the tournament

Football fans from across the globe discuss what they expect from the tournament.

Ben James is broadcasting from a Moscow sports bar next to the Russia's Luzhniki national stadium, where the opening game of the Fifa World Cup 2018 is taking place with hosts Russia taking on Saudi Arabia. Ben will be bringing together fans from across the world to discuss what they expect from the tournament but also what Russia wants the world to see.

(Photo: Presenter Ben James talks to football fans)

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