Destination Guide for spectators at the 2018 FIFA World Cup with a review of the Krestovsky Stadium or the Saint Petersburg Stadium also known as the Zenit Arena.
The stadium is located on the Island of Krestovsky, Saint Petersburg, Russia and is home to Russian Premier League side FC Zenit Saint Petersburg.
It has a sitting capacity of 67,000 and a field size of 105 by 68 meters.
Construction of the stadium begun in 2007 at a cost of $1 billion and was opened in 2017.
Three African Nations, Egypt, Morocco and Nigeria will take to the pitch of the Zenit Arena.
Some big matches on the schedule at this stadium will be Nigeria v Argentina on 26 June 2018 and Russia against Egypt on 19 June 2018.
The Arena will also host the third place playoff match on 14 July.
MATCHES
15 June 2018: Morocco v Iran
19 June 2018: Russia v Egypt
22 June 2018: Brazil v Costs Rica
26 June 2018: Nigeria v Argentina
03 July 2018: Winner Group F v Runner-up Group E ( Round of 16)
10 July 2018: Winner Match 57 v Winner Match 58 (Semifinal)
14 July 2018: Loser Match 61 v Loser Match 62 (Third place match)
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