Sputnik has summed up the photo highlights of the opening day of the FIFA World Cup in Russia.
The first day of the World Cup has been marked by the opening ceremony, which feautured the performance by Robbie Williams, the match between the host country and Saudi Arabia that ended with the 5-0 triumphal victory of Russia, as well as the Fan Fest held outside the Moscow State University. The opener was attended by leaders of 20 countries, including President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Salman.
A statue of Lenin is seen in front of the stadium as spectators gather before the group A match between Russia and Saudi Arabia which opens the 2018 soccer World Cup at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, June 14, 2018.
Russian team's supporters cheer ahead of the Russia 2018 World Cup Group A football match between Russia and Saudi Arabia outside the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on June 14, 2018.
Официальный талисман чемпионата мира по футболу ФИФА-2018 волк Забивака в перерыве матча группового этапа чемпионата мира по футболу между сборными России и Саудовской Аравии.
General view of the Luzhniki stadium before the match.
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