Fans from around the globe will be arriving in soon for the FIFA World Cup. Many of you will be visiting Russia for the first time. We asked former Сборная России по футболу striker and U17 Head Coach Aleksandr Kerzhakov, alongside some Russian football fans, to show us why they love their country. We'll have more news soon on transport info, FIFA Fan Fests & other info you'll find helpful. Are you heading to Russia this summer #WeLiveFootball

days, players | Asamoah Gyan Ghana Football Association's all-time leading goalscorer represented the 'Black Stars' at the 2006, 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cups. With 6 goals, he is the top African goalscorer in the history of the #WorldCup.

days, players | Park Ji Sung The midfielder has attained hero status in his native Korea Republic. He scored in three consecutive #WorldCup tournaments and is Asia's joint all-time leading goalscorer at the World Cup.

Ahead of Germany's FIFA World Cup curtain-raiser against Mexico, defender Jérôme Boateng is focused on trying to become the first team in 56 years to retain the title.

Ahead of next month's FIFA #WorldCup, the Russian squad and coaching staff expressed a warm welcome to the 31 visiting nations by wearing their jerseys! Do you recognise your team's shirt in these photos Сборная России по футболу

Ready for a Russian language lesson ️ Lesson #17: Opening Match - Матч открытия (Match otkritiya)

1️⃣️4️⃣️¨DAYS TO GO! Meet Zabivaka - Mascot of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia and the 14th in #WorldCup history! Do you like him

️️️ Japan head coach Akira Nishino named his 23-man provisional squad for the #WorldCup All the details https://fifa.to/e/wCKvWeM4mN

Team analysts will be able to communicate data and analysis to the bench for the first time at the #WorldCup in Russia. ℹ️More info: English: https://fifa.to/e/q1B0TeWVXM Deutsch: https://fifa.to/e/c8gIQ2BWXM

Experience the #WorldCup like never before! Across all your favourite platforms and devices, FIFA will bring you closer to the teams and stars of Russia 2018. English https://fifa.to/e/bbnCwgNSwN Français https://fifa.to/e/5ldBIcvRwN Русский https://fifa.to/e/aqygiOQWwN

"We all go to Russia for the same reason, the World Cup is the dream of us, of the country. We are not candidates but we are very good, training and improving day by day." - Leo Messi