"We have established a center for international cooperation that has already started working. As of today a total of 105 representatives of 48 special services and law enforcement agencies from 30 countries have confirmed their participation," Gusev said during a press conference on the World Cup security.

According to the official, cooperation between special services of different countries is a standard practice.

The 2018 FIFA World Cup will be held in Russia from June 14 to July 15 with the games set to take place at 12 stadiums in 11 cities across the country.