Putin also invited all supporters to visit Russia for the games.
Moscow will host 32 participants in 12 stadiums across 11 Russian cities from June 14 until July 15.
Russia drew Group A, with Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Uruguay.
Argentina, Iceland, Croatia, Nigeria highlight Group D.
The groups set to compete in the World Cup are as follows:
Group A: Russia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Uruguay
Group B: Portugal, Spain, Morocco, Iran
Group C: France, Australia, Peru, Denmark
Group D: Argentina, Iceland, Croatia, Nigeria
Group E: Brazil, Switzerland, Costa Rica, Serbia
Group F: Germany, Mexico, Sweden, South Korea
Group G: Belgium, Panama, Tunisia, England
Group H: Poland, Senegal, Colombia, Japan
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