FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaking during a lunch with leaders of the Group of 20 (G20) issued a plea for a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine for the duration of the World Cup.

"My plea to all of you, to think on a temporary ceasefire for one month for the duration of the World Cup, or at least the implementation of some humanitarian corridors or anything that could lead to the resumption of dialogue as a first step to peace," Infantino said.

"You're the world leaders, you have the ability to influence the course of history. Football and the World Cup are offering you and the world a unique platform of unity and peace all over the world."

"Maybe the current World Cup, starting in five days can be that positive trigger," he added.