"The [people in the satdum] can expect high-powered, high-quality entertainment with a huge classy, classical feel in front of 80,000 people beaming life to billions around the world. High production value, high pressure, Beauty [Aida Garifullina] and the Beast [Williams],” Williams told journalists.

The opening ceremony, where Williams will perform with Russian opera singer Aida Garifullina, will take place at Moscow's 81,000-seater Luzhniki Stadium on Thursday before the first World Cup match between hosts Russia and Saudi Arabia.

The World Cup will be held between June 14 and July 15 in 11 Russian cities.