Here come the Saudi players now too. With 22 players on the pitch, we're ready to play.

Liz: Silently cheering on Russia at work

David: Saudi Arabia aren't going to enjoy this group - Salah, Suarez and Cavani are all gonna have field days against this defence

Almost time for the second half, the Russian players are waiting in the tunnel.

Spain - who sacked head coach Julen Lopetegui this week - are holding a news conference shortly. It could be very lively and there is a packed house for interim manager Fernando Hierro in Sochi.

In case you're just joining us now, Russia are 2-0 up in the World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia.

Yuri Gazinskiy headed the hosts into the lead and Denis Cheryshev - a substitute for the injured Alan Dzagoev - doubled their lead shortly before the break.

We will have highlights of this game, available in this page shortly after full-time.

Oh and Robbie Williams did the opening ceremony.

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The other teams in this group, Egypt and Uruguay, play tomorrow at 13:00 BST.

The winners of this group probably play Portugal (the second placed team in the group of Spain, Portugal, Morocco and Iran) in the last 16.

Check out all the fixtures and groups here.

Denis Cheryshev is the first ever substitute to score in the opening match of a World Cup.

Before now, he was possibly most famous for Real Madrid being kicked out of the Copa del Rey for playing him while he was supposed to be suspended.

England

And how many Fortnite goal celebrations are we going to see in Russia? France forward Antonie Griezmann has joined the trend, and by the sounds of it, some of the England squad will be following suit.

"In our camp there is so much to do, you can’t be bored," said Three Lions defender Kieran Trippier. "There is a great squad, with a great team spirit. Everyone gets along, everyone has a laugh and joke.

"We’ve got a basketball court, pool table, table tennis, and a lot of the lads are mad about Fortnite. It’s more Fortnite. We’ve got nine guys who play it so it is very competitive. It is exciting, we have a lot of banter.

"I might have to ask Dele Alli for some Fortnite celebrations. I'll just follow the emotions with whatever happens and goes through my head at the time, and if I score, you'll have to wait and see."

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England

How many England flags have you seen out and about so far? (quite a few if you live near the Robin pub in Jarrow, pictured below).

During the 2010 World Cup, Kieran Trippier's dad Chris put one outside the family house in Bury on a huge pole. It was so big, in fact, that the council got involved.

Apparently Chris has told Kieran that it'll be going up again this summer, but Chris will also be popping over to Russia himself.

"My brothers and dad and about 15 people are coming out. I had no worries [about them coming to Russia]," said Kieran.

"My grandma lives three doors down and everyone [who doesn't go to Russia] will go there to watch us. My dad is excited and it's a proud moment for him and the rest of the family."

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Alan Shearer
Former Newcastle striker on BBC Radio 5 live

Russia have been the best team and they haven't had to face much at all form Saudi Arabia. The visitors have not had a single shot at goal and the Russian players and fans will be delighted at half time.

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Half-time in a Russia game, a perfect opportunity for you to check out our epic feature on Lev Yashin.

Yashin was the oldest Russia/Soviet player at a World Cup until today - Sergei Ignashevich has broken his record.

Aaron: If he meant that touch, it’s a world class one. Looked a fluke initially.

Graham: Looks like Saudi Arabia have forgotten to bring their defenders to the World Cup

Nico: Very cool head from Cheryshev to cut inside 2 Saudi defenders and an excellent near-post finish too. 2-0 up at h/t and looking very comfortable.

Russia have scored with both of their shots on target in this World Cup.

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Russia are cheered off the pitch at half-time. This is going better than expected. Although they are playing the next lowest ranked team in the World Cup.

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Russia look like they're cruising to an opening win.

But Saudi Arabia should take some hope from their friendly against Germany on Friday. They were 2-0 down in that one, but pulled one back and should have had a last-minute penalty which would have earned a draw.