The draw was attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin ©Getty Images

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Vladimir Putin gave an opening address alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino ©Getty Images
Vladimir Putin gave an opening address alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino ©Getty Images
Russia will play Saudi Arabia in the opening match of the 2018 World Cup ©Getty Images
Russia will play Saudi Arabia in the opening match of the 2018 World Cup ©Getty Images
A number of performances were held alongside the draw at the State Kremlin Palace ©Getty Images
A number of performances were held alongside the draw at the State Kremlin Palace ©Getty Images
The World Cup mascot, Zabivaka, was also in attendance ©Getty Images
The World Cup mascot, Zabivaka, was also in attendance ©Getty Images
Diego Maradona was among the special guests helping out with the draw ©Getty Images
Diego Maradona was among the special guests helping out with the draw ©Getty Images
A traditional display of Russian dance was among the entertainment provided at the ceremony ©Getty Images
A traditional display of Russian dance was among the entertainment provided at the ceremony ©Getty Images
Former Germany striker Miroslav Klose carried the World Cup trophy onto the stage ©Getty Images
Former Germany striker Miroslav Klose carried the World Cup trophy onto the stage ©Getty Images
Staunch FIFA critic and former England international Gary Lineker presented the draw alongside Russian journalist Maria Komandnaya  ©Getty Images
Staunch FIFA critic and former England international Gary Lineker presented the draw alongside Russian journalist Maria Komandnaya ©Getty Images
The 32 teams found out who they will face at the 2018 World Cup ©Getty Images
The 32 teams found out who they will face at the 2018 World Cup ©Getty Images