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World Champions Reception At The Elysee - Paris

Ousmane Dembele at Elysse Palace. French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes players of the French national football team after they won the Russia 2018 World Cup final football match, during a reception at the Elysee Presidential Palace on July 16, 2018 in Paris. Photo by ELIOT BLONDET/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIFA World Cup - Kylian Mbappe Emerges On World Stage

France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring with teammate Ousmane Dembele during the FIFA World Cup France v Argentina at the Kazan Arena stadium in Kazan, Russia on June 30, 2018. Teenage star Kylian Mbappe struck twice and earned another goal as France defeated Argentina 4-3 and move into the quarter-finals. Photo by Christian Liewig/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prelim round for 2018 soccer World Cup to start in June

TOKYO, Japan - Kuniya Daini (C), president of the Japan Football Association, and other senior JFA officials pose in Tokyo on Dec. 10, 2014, on the occasion of the association's announcement that the elimination round for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia will start in June.

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FIFA World Cup trophy in Senegal

STORY: FIFA World Cup trophy in Senegal DATELINE: Sept. 8, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:53 LOCATION: Dakar CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of people visiting FIFA World Cup trophy in Dakar 2. various of celebration at the Blaise Diagne International Airport 3. various of the FIFA World Cup trophy 4. various of Senegalese President Macky Sall delivering a speech 5. shot of former French footballer David Trezeguet STORYLINE: The FIFA World Cup trophy arrived on Tuesday in Dakar for a two-day stay as part of a move from world football's governing body to promote communication and cultural exchanges among people around the world. For its second stay in Senegal after that of 2018, the trophy was welcomed at the Blaise Diagne International Airport (AIBD) by Senegalese Minister of Sports Matar Ba accompanied by officials of the Senegalese Football Association and several groups of supporters of Senegal's national squad dubbed the "Lions of Teranga." Convoyed by officials from FIFA and tournament sponsors, including

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Manchester City Footballer Benjamin Mendy Charged With Rape

File photo dated July 15, 2018 of France's Benjamin Mendy celebrates after winning 4-2 the 2018 FIFA World cup final football match France v Croatia at Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Russia. The 27-year-old defender has been charged with four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, Cheshire Police said. The charges relate to three complainants over the age of 16 and are alleged to have taken place between October 2020 and August this year. Photo by Lionel Hahn/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sergio Ramos Reportedly Reaches Agreement With PSG

File photo dated September 24, 2018 of Sergio Ramos of Real Madrid and Pilar Rubio arrive to the Best FIFA Football Awards 2018 at the Royal Festival Hall, London, UK. With Sergio Ramos is officially no longer a Real Madrid player, reports from France have stated on Thursday that the defender has agreed a deal to join Paris Saint-Germain. Ramos was expected to sign a contract extension with Real Madrid, but disagreements over the length of the deal delayed proceedings before Los Blancos' deadline for an agreement passed. Photo by Christian Liewig/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian Sports Minister Mutko in press conference

Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko talks about preparations for the 2018 FIFA World Cup at a press conference in Moscow on July 8, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Refurbishment of Luzhniki Stadium underway for 2018 FIFA World Cup

Refurbishment of the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow is underway on July 9, 2015, as Russia prepares for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The stadium will be the venue for the final of the international football competition. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec

Last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec was held on January 4, 2019, in Trnava, Slovakia. Adamec, a silver medallist from the World Cup in Chile in 1962, died at the age of 76 years on December 24, 2018. After he ended his career of a professional player, Adamec was a successful football coach. In the Czechoslovak League, he played 383 matches and with 170 goals, he is the 10th in the Czechoslovak all-time top-scorers standings. He played 44 times in the Czechoslovak national football team, scoring 14 goals. He participated in the 1962 FIFA World Cup and the 1970 World Cup. On the photo is seen portrait of Adamec with candles in front of stadium, where it took place the last farewell. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec

Last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec was held on January 4, 2019, in Trnava, Slovakia. Adamec, a silver medallist from the World Cup in Chile in 1962, died at the age of 76 years on December 24, 2018. After he ended his career of a professional player, Adamec was a successful football coach. In the Czechoslovak League, he played 383 matches and with 170 goals, he is the 10th in the Czechoslovak all-time top-scorers standings. He played 44 times in the Czechoslovak national football team, scoring 14 goals. He participated in the 1962 FIFA World Cup and the 1970 World Cup. On the photo is seen portrait of Adamec with candles in front of stadium, where it took place the last farewell. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec

Last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec was held on January 4, 2019, in Trnava, Slovakia. Adamec, a silver medallist from the World Cup in Chile in 1962, died at the age of 76 years on December 24, 2018. After he ended his career of a professional player, Adamec was a successful football coach. In the Czechoslovak League, he played 383 matches and with 170 goals, he is the 10th in the Czechoslovak all-time top-scorers standings. He played 44 times in the Czechoslovak national football team, scoring 14 goals. He participated in the 1962 FIFA World Cup and the 1970 World Cup. On the photo is seen archbishop Jan Orosch. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec

Last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec was held on January 4, 2019, in Trnava, Slovakia. Adamec, a silver medallist from the World Cup in Chile in 1962, died at the age of 76 years on December 24, 2018. After he ended his career of a professional player, Adamec was a successful football coach. In the Czechoslovak League, he played 383 matches and with 170 goals, he is the 10th in the Czechoslovak all-time top-scorers standings. He played 44 times in the Czechoslovak national football team, scoring 14 goals. He participated in the 1962 FIFA World Cup and the 1970 World Cup. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec

Last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec was held on January 4, 2019, in Trnava, Slovakia. Adamec, a silver medallist from the World Cup in Chile in 1962, died at the age of 76 years on December 24, 2018. After he ended his career of a professional player, Adamec was a successful football coach. In the Czechoslovak League, he played 383 matches and with 170 goals, he is the 10th in the Czechoslovak all-time top-scorers standings. He played 44 times in the Czechoslovak national football team, scoring 14 goals. He participated in the 1962 FIFA World Cup and the 1970 World Cup. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec

Last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec was held on January 4, 2019, in Trnava, Slovakia. Adamec, a silver medallist from the World Cup in Chile in 1962, died at the age of 76 years on December 24, 2018. After he ended his career of a professional player, Adamec was a successful football coach. In the Czechoslovak League, he played 383 matches and with 170 goals, he is the 10th in the Czechoslovak all-time top-scorers standings. He played 44 times in the Czechoslovak national football team, scoring 14 goals. He participated in the 1962 FIFA World Cup and the 1970 World Cup. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec

Last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec was held on January 4, 2019, in Trnava, Slovakia. Adamec, a silver medallist from the World Cup in Chile in 1962, died at the age of 76 years on December 24, 2018. After he ended his career of a professional player, Adamec was a successful football coach. In the Czechoslovak League, he played 383 matches and with 170 goals, he is the 10th in the Czechoslovak all-time top-scorers standings. He played 44 times in the Czechoslovak national football team, scoring 14 goals. He participated in the 1962 FIFA World Cup and the 1970 World Cup. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec

Last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec was held on January 4, 2019, in Trnava, Slovakia. Adamec, a silver medallist from the World Cup in Chile in 1962, died at the age of 76 years on December 24, 2018. After he ended his career of a professional player, Adamec was a successful football coach. In the Czechoslovak League, he played 383 matches and with 170 goals, he is the 10th in the Czechoslovak all-time top-scorers standings. He played 44 times in the Czechoslovak national football team, scoring 14 goals. He participated in the 1962 FIFA World Cup and the 1970 World Cup. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec

Last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec was held on January 4, 2019, in Trnava, Slovakia. Adamec, a silver medallist from the World Cup in Chile in 1962, died at the age of 76 years on December 24, 2018. After he ended his career of a professional player, Adamec was a successful football coach. In the Czechoslovak League, he played 383 matches and with 170 goals, he is the 10th in the Czechoslovak all-time top-scorers standings. He played 44 times in the Czechoslovak national football team, scoring 14 goals. He participated in the 1962 FIFA World Cup and the 1970 World Cup. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec

Last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec was held on January 4, 2019, in Trnava, Slovakia. Adamec, a silver medallist from the World Cup in Chile in 1962, died at the age of 76 years on December 24, 2018. After he ended his career of a professional player, Adamec was a successful football coach. In the Czechoslovak League, he played 383 matches and with 170 goals, he is the 10th in the Czechoslovak all-time top-scorers standings. He played 44 times in the Czechoslovak national football team, scoring 14 goals. He participated in the 1962 FIFA World Cup and the 1970 World Cup. On the photo is seen a funeral choreography by fans. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec

Last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec was held on January 4, 2019, in Trnava, Slovakia. Adamec, a silver medallist from the World Cup in Chile in 1962, died at the age of 76 years on December 24, 2018. After he ended his career of a professional player, Adamec was a successful football coach. In the Czechoslovak League, he played 383 matches and with 170 goals, he is the 10th in the Czechoslovak all-time top-scorers standings. He played 44 times in the Czechoslovak national football team, scoring 14 goals. He participated in the 1962 FIFA World Cup and the 1970 World Cup. On the photo is seen a funeral choreography by fans. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec

Last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec was held on January 4, 2019, in Trnava, Slovakia. Adamec, a silver medallist from the World Cup in Chile in 1962, died at the age of 76 years on December 24, 2018. After he ended his career of a professional player, Adamec was a successful football coach. In the Czechoslovak League, he played 383 matches and with 170 goals, he is the 10th in the Czechoslovak all-time top-scorers standings. He played 44 times in the Czechoslovak national football team, scoring 14 goals. He participated in the 1962 FIFA World Cup and the 1970 World Cup. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec

Last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec was held on January 4, 2019, in Trnava, Slovakia. Adamec, a silver medallist from the World Cup in Chile in 1962, died at the age of 76 years on December 24, 2018. After he ended his career of a professional player, Adamec was a successful football coach. In the Czechoslovak League, he played 383 matches and with 170 goals, he is the 10th in the Czechoslovak all-time top-scorers standings. He played 44 times in the Czechoslovak national football team, scoring 14 goals. He participated in the 1962 FIFA World Cup and the 1970 World Cup. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec

Last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec was held on January 4, 2019, in Trnava, Slovakia. Adamec, a silver medallist from the World Cup in Chile in 1962, died at the age of 76 years on December 24, 2018. After he ended his career of a professional player, Adamec was a successful football coach. In the Czechoslovak League, he played 383 matches and with 170 goals, he is the 10th in the Czechoslovak all-time top-scorers standings. He played 44 times in the Czechoslovak national football team, scoring 14 goals. He participated in the 1962 FIFA World Cup and the 1970 World Cup. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec

Last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec was held on January 4, 2019, in Trnava, Slovakia. Adamec, a silver medallist from the World Cup in Chile in 1962, died at the age of 76 years on December 24, 2018. After he ended his career of a professional player, Adamec was a successful football coach. In the Czechoslovak League, he played 383 matches and with 170 goals, he is the 10th in the Czechoslovak all-time top-scorers standings. He played 44 times in the Czechoslovak national football team, scoring 14 goals. He participated in the 1962 FIFA World Cup and the 1970 World Cup. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec

Last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec was held on January 4, 2019, in Trnava, Slovakia. Adamec, a silver medallist from the World Cup in Chile in 1962, died at the age of 76 years on December 24, 2018. After he ended his career of a professional player, Adamec was a successful football coach. In the Czechoslovak League, he played 383 matches and with 170 goals, he is the 10th in the Czechoslovak all-time top-scorers standings. He played 44 times in the Czechoslovak national football team, scoring 14 goals. He participated in the 1962 FIFA World Cup and the 1970 World Cup. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec

Last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec was held on January 4, 2019, in Trnava, Slovakia. Adamec, a silver medallist from the World Cup in Chile in 1962, died at the age of 76 years on December 24, 2018. After he ended his career of a professional player, Adamec was a successful football coach. In the Czechoslovak League, he played 383 matches and with 170 goals, he is the 10th in the Czechoslovak all-time top-scorers standings. He played 44 times in the Czechoslovak national football team, scoring 14 goals. He participated in the 1962 FIFA World Cup and the 1970 World Cup. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec

Last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec was held on January 4, 2019, in Trnava, Slovakia. Adamec, a silver medallist from the World Cup in Chile in 1962, died at the age of 76 years on December 24, 2018. After he ended his career of a professional player, Adamec was a successful football coach. In the Czechoslovak League, he played 383 matches and with 170 goals, he is the 10th in the Czechoslovak all-time top-scorers standings. He played 44 times in the Czechoslovak national football team, scoring 14 goals. He participated in the 1962 FIFA World Cup and the 1970 World Cup. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec

Last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec was held on January 4, 2019, in Trnava, Slovakia. Adamec, a silver medallist from the World Cup in Chile in 1962, died at the age of 76 years on December 24, 2018. After he ended his career of a professional player, Adamec was a successful football coach. In the Czechoslovak League, he played 383 matches and with 170 goals, he is the 10th in the Czechoslovak all-time top-scorers standings. He played 44 times in the Czechoslovak national football team, scoring 14 goals. He participated in the 1962 FIFA World Cup and the 1970 World Cup. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec

Last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec was held on January 4, 2019, in Trnava, Slovakia. Adamec, a silver medallist from the World Cup in Chile in 1962, died at the age of 76 years on December 24, 2018. After he ended his career of a professional player, Adamec was a successful football coach. In the Czechoslovak League, he played 383 matches and with 170 goals, he is the 10th in the Czechoslovak all-time top-scorers standings. He played 44 times in the Czechoslovak national football team, scoring 14 goals. He participated in the 1962 FIFA World Cup and the 1970 World Cup. On the photo are seen funeral wreaths. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec

Last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec was held on January 4, 2019, in Trnava, Slovakia. Adamec, a silver medallist from the World Cup in Chile in 1962, died at the age of 76 years on December 24, 2018. After he ended his career of a professional player, Adamec was a successful football coach. In the Czechoslovak League, he played 383 matches and with 170 goals, he is the 10th in the Czechoslovak all-time top-scorers standings. He played 44 times in the Czechoslovak national football team, scoring 14 goals. He participated in the 1962 FIFA World Cup and the 1970 World Cup. On the photo are seen participants on a tribune. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec

Last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec was held on January 4, 2019, in Trnava, Slovakia. Adamec, a silver medallist from the World Cup in Chile in 1962, died at the age of 76 years on December 24, 2018. After he ended his career of a professional player, Adamec was a successful football coach. In the Czechoslovak League, he played 383 matches and with 170 goals, he is the 10th in the Czechoslovak all-time top-scorers standings. He played 44 times in the Czechoslovak national football team, scoring 14 goals. He participated in the 1962 FIFA World Cup and the 1970 World Cup. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec

Last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec was held on January 4, 2019, in Trnava, Slovakia. Adamec, a silver medallist from the World Cup in Chile in 1962, died at the age of 76 years on December 24, 2018. After he ended his career of a professional player, Adamec was a successful football coach. In the Czechoslovak League, he played 383 matches and with 170 goals, he is the 10th in the Czechoslovak all-time top-scorers standings. He played 44 times in the Czechoslovak national football team, scoring 14 goals. He participated in the 1962 FIFA World Cup and the 1970 World Cup. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec

Last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec was held on January 4, 2019, in Trnava, Slovakia. Adamec, a silver medallist from the World Cup in Chile in 1962, died at the age of 76 years on December 24, 2018. After he ended his career of a professional player, Adamec was a successful football coach. In the Czechoslovak League, he played 383 matches and with 170 goals, he is the 10th in the Czechoslovak all-time top-scorers standings. He played 44 times in the Czechoslovak national football team, scoring 14 goals. He participated in the 1962 FIFA World Cup and the 1970 World Cup. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec

Last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec was held on January 4, 2019, in Trnava, Slovakia. Adamec, a silver medallist from the World Cup in Chile in 1962, died at the age of 76 years on December 24, 2018. After he ended his career of a professional player, Adamec was a successful football coach. In the Czechoslovak League, he played 383 matches and with 170 goals, he is the 10th in the Czechoslovak all-time top-scorers standings. He played 44 times in the Czechoslovak national football team, scoring 14 goals. He participated in the 1962 FIFA World Cup and the 1970 World Cup. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec

Last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec was held on January 4, 2019, in Trnava, Slovakia. Adamec, a silver medallist from the World Cup in Chile in 1962, died at the age of 76 years on December 24, 2018. After he ended his career of a professional player, Adamec was a successful football coach. In the Czechoslovak League, he played 383 matches and with 170 goals, he is the 10th in the Czechoslovak all-time top-scorers standings. He played 44 times in the Czechoslovak national football team, scoring 14 goals. He participated in the 1962 FIFA World Cup and the 1970 World Cup. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec

Last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec was held on January 4, 2019, in Trnava, Slovakia. Adamec, a silver medallist from the World Cup in Chile in 1962, died at the age of 76 years on December 24, 2018. After he ended his career of a professional player, Adamec was a successful football coach. In the Czechoslovak League, he played 383 matches and with 170 goals, he is the 10th in the Czechoslovak all-time top-scorers standings. He played 44 times in the Czechoslovak national football team, scoring 14 goals. He participated in the 1962 FIFA World Cup and the 1970 World Cup. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec

Last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec was held on January 4, 2019, in Trnava, Slovakia. Adamec, a silver medallist from the World Cup in Chile in 1962, died at the age of 76 years on December 24, 2018. After he ended his career of a professional player, Adamec was a successful football coach. In the Czechoslovak League, he played 383 matches and with 170 goals, he is the 10th in the Czechoslovak all-time top-scorers standings. He played 44 times in the Czechoslovak national football team, scoring 14 goals. He participated in the 1962 FIFA World Cup and the 1970 World Cup. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec

Last farewell ceremony with legendary Slovak football forward Jozef Adamec was held on January 4, 2019, in Trnava, Slovakia. Adamec, a silver medallist from the World Cup in Chile in 1962, died at the age of 76 years on December 24, 2018. After he ended his career of a professional player, Adamec was a successful football coach. In the Czechoslovak League, he played 383 matches and with 170 goals, he is the 10th in the Czechoslovak all-time top-scorers standings. He played 44 times in the Czechoslovak national football team, scoring 14 goals. He participated in the 1962 FIFA World Cup and the 1970 World Cup. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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Football: France wins World Cup title

French President Emmanuel Macron (C) hugs Kylian Mbappe following France's victory in the World Cup final against Croatia at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on July 15, 2018, while FIFA President Gianni Infantino (far L), Russian President Vladimir Putin (behind Mbappe) and Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic (far R) look on. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Football: World Cup final

(L to R, front) FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Russian President Vladimir Putin, French President Emmanuel Macron and Croatian President Kolinda Grabar Kitarovic attend the award ceremony following the World Cup final at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on July 15, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a press conference at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on July 13, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a press conference at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on July 13, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at a press conference at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on July 13, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at a press conference at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on July 13, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Football: Scenes from World Cup

Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (L) watch the opener of the football World Cup finals between their countries in Moscow on June 14, 2018. Sitting in between is FIFA President Gianni Infantino. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Football: FIFA Fan Fest

Argentine football fans hold a banner bearing a picture of Argentina star Lionel Messi during a FIFA Fan Fest in Moscow on June 10, 2018, ahead of the World Cup finals in Russia. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Football: FIFA Fan Fest

A Russian football fan poses during a FIFA Fan Fest in Moscow on June 10, 2018, ahead of the World Cup finals in Russia. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Football: FIFA Fan Fest

A man holds a smoke flare during a FIFA Fan Fest in Moscow on June 10, 2018, ahead of the World Cup finals in Russia. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Football: Run-up to Russia World Cup

Photo taken in Moscow on June 9, 2018, shows a FIFA official checking monitors that will be used by video assistant referees at the football World Cup finals in Russia. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Football: Run-up to Russia World Cup

Photo taken in Moscow on June 9, 2018, shows a FIFA official checking monitors that will be used by video assistant referees at the football World Cup finals in Russia. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Football: Run-up to Russia World Cup

Photo taken in Moscow on June 9, 2018, shows a FIFA official checking monitors that will be used by video assistant referees at the football World Cup finals in Russia. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo