The advantages of previous World Cup hosts are very obvious. In the first 20 World Cups, most hosts were able to play well. Especially in the "opening game", all previous hosts can maintain an unbeaten record.

Prior to this, Russia had 3 draws and 4 losses in the last 7 friendly matches. It can be said that a win is hard to find, and it has never found its due state. 7 friendlies against Saudi Arabia, 2 wins 1 draw and 4 losses. Although the last three games were a complete rout, it was just a 1 goal against a powerful country like Germany and Italy. As a team in Saudi Arabia, its performance is also remarkable.

Russia only played against Saudi Arabia once in the friendlies of 65438 and 0993, and defeated Saudi Arabia 4-2. Russia is the worst ranked team in the top 32 of the World Cup, ranking 65 th; Saudi Arabia ranks 63rd, ranking second from the bottom among the top 32 in the World Cup. Judging from the ranking alone, there should be little difference between the two strengths.