Fears over Russian hooligans at 2018 World Cup (The Associated Press)

Following violent attacks and racist behavior at the European Championship, the Russian government is facing calls to crack down on hooligan groups ahead of the World Cup. In a report on racism and discrimination at Euro 2016, the UEFA-affiliated Fare Network says fans of eight of the 24 teams at the tournament, including England, were involved in discriminatory incidents in and around stadiums. The Fare Network's report draws particular attention to Russia as the next World Cup host, saying it has ''significant concerns'' that fans ''of a visible African or Asian heritage or those from the LGBT community'' could be attacked if they visit some of Russia's World Cup host cities.