Here are our select cuts from the world of social media following day one at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Opening Ceremonies
While the opening ceremonies at the World Cup are usually awful, this one wasn't! Robbie Williams kept everyone on their toes by showing some "love" for the camera and the internet had an absolute field day.
Robbie Williams. #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/wmKE7a8jSD
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) June 14, 2018
This game so bad, Robbie Williams currently leading voting for World Cup MVP
— Men in Blazers (@MenInBlazers) June 14, 2018
Robbie Williams, Glenn Hoddle and Stalin all trending pic.twitter.com/HCOsw57veM
— George Gunn (@gwjgunn) June 14, 2018
Russia vs Saudi Arabia
Fortunately for us, the world of the internet kept it going once the game got underway. The fact that the Russians dominated made it that much easier for them to go wild...
"The oil prices for Russia..Triple Them"#WorldCup #WorldCupRussia2018 pic.twitter.com/NsUPJWhcAP
— MACHARIA (@MARKDAILER) June 14, 2018
Mo Salah be watching that Saudi defence like #WorldCupRussia2018 #WorldCup #RUSKSA #EGY pic.twitter.com/ahwbma6B9H
— Shuj (@ChocMilkSheikh) June 14, 2018
Cheryshev has more World Cup goals than Rooney
— Oshain (@oshjahfari) June 14, 2018
Loving Putin’s special nipple tassels for the #worldcupRussia2018 #worldcup pic.twitter.com/2skaSEdFlP
— Tiernan Douieb (@TiernanDouieb) June 14, 2018
Extended Highlights of Russia vs Saudi Arabia #WorldCupRussia2018 pic.twitter.com/7kfQx2ZTPY
— Lord of the Memes & Mischief (@dejazimako007) June 14, 2018
#WorldCup pic.twitter.com/tp9QBdqftB
— Łączy nas piłka (@LaczyNasPilka) June 14, 2018
Russia is hosting the World Cup.
I think it's safe to say that Donald Trump has a pretty good chance of winning this year.— Arnold Shortman (@Its_Not_Marcus) June 14, 2018
Other News
The other biggest story of the day was Antoine Griezmann's decision to stay at Atletico, which he announced via a television special...
“This video was just so I would know my target audience. My decision will come after the World Cup.” - Griezmann. [Sport] pic.twitter.com/Sce64bJ2hz
— José Pinto (@josepintoj) June 14, 2018
With all of these being created during just one match, we can only imagine the comedic gold that's going to be coming our way for the next month.