Soccer Football - World Cup - Russia News Conference - Samara Arena, Samara, Russia - June 24, 2018. Coach Stanislav Cherchesov attends a news conference. REUTERS/David Gray
SAMARA, Russia (Reuters) - Russia coach Stanislav Cherchesov was in bullish mood ahead of their final Group A showdown with Uruguay on Monday, dismissing suggestions his men under pressure because of their status as World Cup hosts.
With both teams having already qualified for the last-16, Monday's match will decide the group winners. A draw will ensure Russia will finish as group winners due to their superior goal difference.
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