South Korea co-hosted the 2002 FIFA World Cup with Japan where they reached the semi-finals for the first time, led by head coach Guus Hiddink.

"I hope that football will develop and progress in Russia. And I hope that Russia have good results, just as Korea did, and they become a very happy host country," Shin told journalists.

Russia finished second in Group A after suffering their first World Cup defeat at the hands of Uruguay 3-0 on Monday and will face Group B winners Spain in their round of 16 match on Sunday.