"I wouldn't say that we are concerned about discrimination, human rights and security but we take them very seriously," he said, as quoted by Sky Sports News.

Infantino promised appropriate measures in preparation for the games and threatened with "serious consequences" for those who discriminate against players.

This includes allowing referees to stop, suspend or abandon a match. A monitoring system will be in place and violations will be punished with "immediate sanctions," he said.

Russia’s first-ever FIFA World Cup tournament will be held from June 14 to July 15 at 12 arenas in 11 cities across the country, including Moscow and St. Petersburg.