And the World Cup is On!

Hosts Russia got their 2018 Soccer World Cup campaign off to the perfect start with a 5-0 of Group A opponents Saudi Arabia in Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium on Thursday, Sports24 reports. Two African teams take the stage today (June 15), with Egypt meeting Uruguay and Morocco playing Iran.

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Russia play Saudi Arabia in the opening match of the 2018 soccer World Cup.

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