Russia beat Egypt 3-1 in their Group A encounter on Tuesday. This means after their second group-stage match, Russia have six points and have an excellent chance of reaching the knockout stage, where they could face Portugal, Spain, Iran or Morocco.

"I want to congratulate everyone. To thank the guys and the coaches. Everyone played at a high level, there was dedication. I've said that I've always trusted this team. These are our best guys. The do care, they love their country, they understand what a World Cup is... The guys have made everyone happy. So let us rejoice and continue our preparations tomorrow," Mutko said.

The 2018 FIFA World Cup kicked off on June 14 and will continue until July 15, with the matches being played in 11 cities across Russia.