MOSCOW, May 31 (Sputnik), Anastasia Dmitrieva - A high-level delegation from Riyadh is expected to come to Moscow for the opening match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup on June 14, when tournament hosts Russia will play a game against Saudi Arabia, Saudi Ambassador to Russia Rayed Krimly told Sputnik in an interview.
"Regarding the official delegation, yes, of course, our head of Saudi sports agency is coming with the team to attend [the opening match], but also I expect some high-levels coming as well. It is a very important occasion," Krimly said.
Russia will host its first-ever FIFA World Cup between June 14 and July 15 in 11 host cities.
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