The most awaited 2018 FIFA World Cup kicked off on Thursday, June 14 with Russia beating Saudi Arabia, 5-0 on its ground in the opening match. Undoubtedly first face-off was a top-notch to watch. While the entire tournament is bound to feature some iconic moments on the pitch, the favourite one has to be the handshake between Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Arabia’s Prince Mohammed bin Salman right after the first goal. And as expected Twitterati’s humour was quick to lit as they foresee possible conversations between the two and come up with funny reactions.

Twelve minutes into the match and soccer Iury Gazinsky scores the first goal at the FIFA World Cup 2018. Soon, the cameras zoomed to capture Mr Putin shrugging before politely offering his hand to Royal Bin Salman as a sign of ‘conciliation’. Saudi’s Prince Salman good-heartedly accepted and shook a warm handshake as they continued to watch the game. Naturally, Twitter has to fire off jokes. The hosted nation could not really hope for such a great start to the tournament.

Here comes the best possible jokes!

Some serious talk!

Oh! You guys must make a deal...

Yes, everyone laughed!

With such winks; you never know...

Russia’s 5-0 thumping score over the unfortunate Saudi Arabia is making headlines and regarded as one of the biggest winning margins an any opening game. Denis Cheryshev goaled a second before Artem Dzyuba scored the third in the 71st minute. Cheryshev added a fourth followed by Aleksandr Golovin in a superb final kick. Meanwhile, Morocco and Iran who have never really met in a FIFA World Cup Match are warming up for Group B opener at St Petersburg Stadium today, June 15, both the teams aiming to rewrite history.

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