SAINT PETERSBURG: Russia faces a stress test of its readiness to host the 2018 World Cup as the Confederations Cup kicks off Saturday (Sunday in Manila) amid concerns over hooliganism and security.
World Cup holders Germany and the FIFA confederations champions compete in the eight-team tournament, which will put Russia’s ability to handle thousands of visiting and home fans under the spotlight.
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