June 14, 2018. Russian President Vladimir Putin attends the 2018 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony at Luzhniki Stadium ahead of the opening match between the national teams of Russia and Saudi Arabia. From left to right: President of the Asian Football Confederation Sheikh Salman Al-Khalifa,Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman Al Saud. From right to left: First Vice President and Chairman of the Technical Committee of the Russian Football Union Nikita Simonyan and Valentina, widow of Soviet football goaltender Lev Yashin. In the center: FIFA President Gianni Infantino.