In pics: Opening ceremony of FIFA World Cup 2018
Authored By Wion Web Desk
Published: Jun 14, 2018, 03:27 IST | Updated: Jun 14, 2018, 03:27 IST
The month-long tournament commences with hosts Russia taking on Saudi Arabia
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Robbie rocks FIFA ceremony
English singer Robbie Williams performs during the opening ceremony before the Russia 2018 World Cup Group A football match between Russia and Saudi Arabia at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow
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'Housefull' Luzhniki Stadium
The stadium was completely packed as fans in large number arrived to witness the first FIFA World Cup match
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FIFA World Cup
English singer Robbie Williams and Russian soprano Aida Garifullina together entertained the audience ahead of the FIFA world Cup opener.
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'Soprano' Aida
Russian soprano Aida Garifullina enthralls the audience with her performance at the opening ceremony
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Juggler juggles football
A performer juggles with 3 footballs at the Opening Ceremony as thousands of fans throng the stadium to witness the first clash
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'Football fever' in Russia
Russia fans pose as they wait for the start of the Russia 2018 World Cup Group A football match between Russia and Saudi Arabia
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