Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, left, alongside FIFA boss Gianni Infantino and Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, showing mixed emotions during the opening game ©Getty Images

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Denis Cheryshev scored twice for Russia in their 5-0 win ©Getty Images
Denis Cheryshev scored twice for Russia in their 5-0 win ©Getty Images
Russia players celebrate as their losing run was emphatically ended ©Getty Images
Russia players celebrate as their losing run was emphatically ended ©Getty Images
Jubilant Russian fans celebrate the victory in Moscow ©Getty Images
Jubilant Russian fans celebrate the victory in Moscow ©Getty Images
Over 70,000 fans were in the Luzhniki Stadium ©Getty Images
Over 70,000 fans were in the Luzhniki Stadium ©Getty Images
English singer Robbie Williams performed during the Opening Ceremony ©Getty Images
English singer Robbie Williams performed during the Opening Ceremony ©Getty Images
Two-time World Cup winner Ronaldo also appeared at the Opening Ceremony ©Getty Images
Two-time World Cup winner Ronaldo also appeared at the Opening Ceremony ©Getty Images
New Spain coach Fernando Hierro poses alongside Sergio Ramos a day after taking the job ©Getty Images
New Spain coach Fernando Hierro poses alongside Sergio Ramos a day after taking the job ©Getty Images
Iran supporters pictured at a Fans Fest in Saint Petersburg ©Getty Images
Iran supporters pictured at a Fans Fest in Saint Petersburg ©Getty Images
Fans from many different countries pictured watching the opening match in Saint Petersburg ©Getty Images
Fans from many different countries pictured watching the opening match in Saint Petersburg ©Getty Images