“The whole world is watching, the whole world is seeing Russia, the whole world is seeing what a fantastic party, the celebration we are having here," he said.

"It is very popular, and I think of this World Cup with new the stadiums, the venues, which are all unbelievable, I think it will move one step higher,” he added.

He also praised the "great matches and perfect organisation" of the World Cup with people "from around the world celebrating together” in the streets of Moscow.