The Football World Cup started as well as possible for the hosts of the tournament, whose impressive game with Saudi Arabia became a real sensation. In the Western media after the match could not hide their strong positive emotions. The journalist of the British television and radio company BBC Paul Fletcher described the opening of the 2018 World Cup as "impressive", the sweet taste of which was strengthened by the devastating victory of the Russian national team with a score of 5: 0. Moreover, before the start of the competition, the team of Stanislav Cherchesova did not inspire much hope - her bezvigrashnaya series consisted of seven matches.

"The sensational and unexpected beginning of the World Cup for the hosts gives them a real chance to leave the group," the author noted.. His colleague from Sky News, End Brady was surprised at how "cold by nature" the Russians literally set off after the "stunning" game of their players. "Even the stone Russian guard and the police enjoyed this incredible sports carnival," the journalist admitted.. The American television channel CBS drew attention to the reaction of Russian President Vladimir Putin to the "fantastic game" hostess tournament, calling it "priceless".