Attending the ceremony were Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, president of the Russian Federation, the president of the FIFA.

Also on hand were Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK, and heads of state and government of different countries.

An art performance was given there and the Russian president and the FIFA president made congratulatory speeches.

A match between the teams of Russia and Saudi Arabia took place.

The World Cup continues till July 15.

A concert was given by artistes of Russia and various countries to celebrate the 2018 FIFA World Cup at the Red Square in Moscow on June 13 to mark the World Cup.

The concert was appreciated by Kim Yong Nam together with Putin, the FIFA president and heads of state and government of different countries.