US authorities warned their football fans of the threat at the World Cup 2018 in Russia. According to the representative of the White House, because of a significant reduction in the number of American diplomats, citizens will remain without help during a tournament in the territory of a foreign country. "I would have thought twice, because we will not have the same opportunities to protect our citizens or even provide ordinary consular services while we are there," the Guardian quoted him..

He stressed that in Russia there is a high probability of a terrorist attack and in this case no one will help Americans. Moreover, despite serious disagreements in politics, Washington allegedly actively helps Moscow in its work against terrorists, and also shares its security experience in major tournaments. The Foreign Ministry recalled that during the mundialya in Brazil in 2014, diplomats worked around the clock to help fans, but in Moscow it will be impossible. World Cup 2018 will be held in 11 cities of Russia from June 14 to July 15.