How about a 5-0 win to kickoff the World Cup?!?
No host nation has ever lost the opening match of the World Cup and Russia wasn’t about to break that tradition.
The host nation couldn't have asked for a better start as they easily dispatched Saudi Arabia and now turn their attention to Egypt on Tuesday, June 19.
The entire country seemed to be watching, including President Vladimir Putin, and the hosts didn’t disappoint.
Read the full recap here.
Highlight of the Day | Russia vs Saudi Arabia
Social Post of the Day | #LifeGoals with Rapids (and World Cup) PA announcer Alan Roach
Photo of the Day | Russia's Denis Cheryshev celebrates after scoring against Saudi Arabia at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow
