World Cup: From the sidelines

Pictures depicting Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump are displayed for sale at Izmailovsky Market on the eve of the final of the soccer World Cup in Moscow. Photo: Reuters

The sun sets on buildings in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo: Reuters

A knitted Zabivaka, the World Cup mascot, is displayed for sale at Izmailovsky Market, Moscow, Russia. Photo: Reuters

Replica World Cup trophies are displayed for sale at Izmailovsky Market, Moscow, Russia. Photo: Reuters

Vintage items are displayed for sale at Izmailovsky Market on the eve of the final of the soccer World Cup in Moscow, Russia. Photo: Reuters

A tourist takes a photo at the State Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, one of the host cities of the FIFA World Cup, Russia. Photo: Reuters

A general view of New Jerusalem monastery in Istra outside Moscow, Russia. Photo: Reuters

The Luzhniki stadium is illuminated prior to the upcoming World Cup final between France and Croatia in Moscow, Russia. Photo: Reuters

Vintage film cameras are displayed for sale at Izmailovsky Market on the eve of the final of the soccer World Cup in Moscow, Russia. Photo: Reuters