According to Fifa, the 2018 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony will have a slightly different format compared to previous editions of the tournament, with a particular focus on musical acts.
The event starts 30 minutes before the first official game between Russia and Saudi Arabia at Luzhniki Stadium, in Moscow.
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British pop singer Robbie Williams will headline the ceremony, and about 500 dancers, gymnasts, and trampolinists will also pay homage to all things, Russian.
There will also be a concert held in the city's famous Red Square concurrently with the opening ceremony.
The opening ceremony begins at 4.30pm and will be live broadcast on SuperSport 3 (DStv subscription required) and SABC 1.