Russia Vs Saudi Arabia

FIFA World Cup 2018: Denis Cheryshev shines as Russia thump Saudi Arabia 5-0 to launch campaign in style

Denis Cheryshev struck twice for Russia as the World Cup hosts thumped Saudi Arabia 5-0 in the opening match of the tournament in Moscow on Thursday.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Russia declare quadrennial event open with glitzy show headlined by Robbie Williams

Russia is spending more than $13 billion (€11 billion) on hosting football's showpiece, the most important event in the country since the 1980 Moscow Summer Olympics.