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Volgograd
Teams, tales and tips – a guide to the local game
Forever associated with the Battle of Stalingrad, Volgograd is today a pleasant, bustling port set alongside the Volga. Running parallel to Europe’s mightest river, the local Metrotram calls at the gigantic statue on Mamayev Kurgan, built to commemorate the bloodiest battle in human history. Overshadowed by the Call to the Motherland, the next stop along is Central Stadium, serving the renamed Volgograd Arena, rebuilt to stage four matches at the 2018 World Cup, including England’s opening group game against Tunisia.


Getting Around
Arriving in town, local transport and tips



Where to Drink
The best pubs and bars for football fans



Where to stay
The best hotels for the stadium and city centre



Teams, tales and tips – a guide to the local game
Forever associated with the Battle of Stalingrad, Volgograd is today a pleasant, bustling port set alongside the Volga. Running parallel to Europe’s mightest river, the local Metrotram calls at the gigantic statue on Mamayev Kurgan, built to commemorate the bloodiest battle in human history. Overshadowed by the Call to the Motherland, the next stop along is Central Stadium, serving the renamed Volgograd Arena, rebuilt to stage four matches at the 2018 World Cup, including England’s opening group game against Tunisia.


Getting Around
Arriving in town, local transport and tips



Where to Drink
The best pubs and bars for football fans



Where to stay
The best hotels for the stadium and city centre




