“The expectations are great. I always hope for the team to win, regardless of who they are playing – be it Brazil, Argentina or Egypt. I believe we will win,” Kolobkov said.

Egypt lost 0-1 to Uruguay in their first game of the World Cup, while Russia earned three points after the 5-0 defeat over Saudi Arabia.

The 2018 FIFA World Cup will continue until 15 July, with the matches set to be played in 11 cities across Russia.