"Thank you to everyone who helped to hold the tournament in our city. Thank you to organizers, law enforcement officers, volunteers, transport services workers, builders, housing and public utilities workers, thank you to everyone. Thank you to our team... Well done," Sobyanin said via his personal website.

Moscow Mayor also thanked Muscovites for their hospitality and enthusiasm that created a festive atmosphere that the guests of the tournament will long remember.

France beat Croatia 4-2 in the final at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium on Sunday, securing their second title.

Russia's first-ever FIFA World Cup kicked off on June 14 and came to a close on Sunday with 64 games played in 11 cities across the country.