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Paraguay's pride and pain after early exit




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Akaguma's ascendancy a tribute to Ramos's persistence




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Nikonorov's journey from factory grind to World Cup glory




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Portugal beat Senegal to keep Paraguay 2019 dream alive




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Quartet make history at Paraguay 2019




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FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2019: Clash of styles with keepers prominent

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2019: clash of styles with keepers playing prominent role




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India: World football's 'sleeping giant'

India's national football team, led by coach Stephen Constantine, are firmly on course for bigger things - with an eye on the FIFA World Cup™.




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Top goals in Confederations Cup history (1992 - 2009)

The Festival of Champions has always been full of exciting moments and fantastic goals, as you can see from the 13 best strikes in the history of the event (1992 - 2009).




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Desailly's perfect Confederations Cup record

France icon Marcel Desailly won two FIFA Confederations Cups without dropping a point in a match he played- what a record the two-time winning captain posted.




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CLASSICO FLASHBACK: Mexico top USA in 1999

Mexican legend Cuauhtémoc Blanco finally beat in-form American goalkeeper Kasey Keller in extra time as the old rivals met in the semi-finals of the FIFA Confederations Cup Mexico 1999. 




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Albania's amazing Euro journey

From football outsiders to Euro 2016 finalists, key figures of the Albanian national team talk to FIFA Football about their historic qualification for the European Championship.




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New Zealand's road to Russia 2017

Relive the goals and drama from the OFC Nations Cup 2016, which served as a qualifier for the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017.  




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Julio Baptista's Confederations Cup memories

The two-time winner shares his top memories of starring for Brazil at the Tournament of Champions.




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Pizzi: We're in it to win it

Juan Antonio Pizzi looks ahead to the FIFA Confederations Cup and discusses Chile's chances.




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49 days to go: Socceroos’ sensational result

FIFA.com has begun the countdown to the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 in Russia, and from now until the start we will share an interesting fact about the tournament every day. Today we remember one of the most sensational results in the history of the competition.




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43 days to go: Parreira's perfect double

FIFA.com has begun the countdown to the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 in Russia, and from now until the start we will share an interesting fact about the tournament every day. Today we remember legendary Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira, who won the Confederations Cup in 2005, 11 years after guiding his country to victory at the 1994 World Cup.




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39 days to go: The Fastest FCC Goal!

The fastest goal in FIFA Confederations Cup history was scored in 39 seconds when Hassan Mubarak poked in the opening goal during UAE's 1-0 victory over South Africa at Saudi Arabia 1997. The goal remains the only Confederations Cup goal scored inside the first minute of play.




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29 DAYS TO GO! Seeing red at the Confederations Cup

In total, 29 players have been sent off in Confederations Cup history, and 14 of these dismissals came as a result of straight red cards.




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28 DAYS TO GO! Sochi's White Head

On 28 March 2017, the Fisht Stadium was reopened in Sochi after undergoing reconstruction ahead of the FIFA Confederations Cup. The stadium has already hosted the Russian Cup Final and four games will be played there during the Confederations Cup, including one of the semi-finals




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27 DAYS TO GO! Zinha's wonder-goal

Of Mexico’s 33 goals at the FIFA Confederations Cup, it’s No27 that stands out in particular. At Germany 2005, attacking midfielder Zinha unleashed a stunning long-range strike, which was voted the Confederations Cup’s best-ever goal by users of FIFA.com and FIFA TV on YouTube in 2013.




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19 DAYS TO GO! Uruguay's youngest goalscorer

Uruguay’s Marcelo Zalayeta remains the youngest-ever goalscorer at the FIFA Confederations Cup. Zalayeta had just turned 19 when he struck against Czech Republic at Saudi Arabia 1997.




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9 days to go: Ronaldinho's and Blanco's goalscoring feats

Ronaldinho and Cuauhtemoc Blanco share the record for top FIFA Confederations Cup goalscorer, with nine goals each. The Brazilian scored his in three editions, the Mexican in just two.




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Soviet Union v New Zealand, 1982 FIFA World Cup

During their debut FIFA World Cup campaign New Zealand suffered a 3-0 defeat at the hands of the Soviet Union. The two sides meet again in the opening fixture of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017.




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Chile v Cameroon, 1998 FIFA World Cup

Goals from Patrick Mboma and Jose Sierra meant Chile and Cameroon shared the points during their group stage match at the 1998 FIFA World Cup.




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Portugal 2-1 Soviet Union (1966 FIFA World Cup)

The third-place match at the 1966 FIFA World Cup saw the Soviet Union take on Portugal. With the inspirational Eusébio leading the way, Portugal triumphed 2-1.




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West Germany 4-1 Chile (1982 FIFA World Cup)

Highlights of a comprehensive win for Germany FR against Chile at the 1982 FIFA World Cup. Karl-Heinz Rummenigge was the hero of the day, bagging a hat-trick.




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West Germany 2-0 Chile (1962 FIFA World Cup)

Highlights of the Group Stage match between Germany FR and Chile at the 1962 FIFA World Cup. Goals from Horst Szymaniak and Uwe Seeler saw Germany FR prevail and ensured they topped Group 2.




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West Germany 1-0 Chile (1974 FIFA World Cup)

Highlights of the match between Germany FR and Chile at the 1974 FIFA World Cup. A Paul Breitner goal was enough to secure victory for hosts Germany FR, who would go on to lift the trophy.




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Australia v Chile (1974 FIFA World Cup)

Highlights from the clash between Australia and Chile at the 1974 FIFA World Cup. Neither side would progress beyond the group stage.




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The Story of Matchday 9 at Russia 2017

A music review of Matchday 9 at the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017, which saw Germany book their place in the Final against Chile after a comprehensive victory over Mexico.




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Walter Sandoval of CD Guadalajara celebrates with Angel Zaldivar after scoring his team's first goal

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Walter Sandoval of CD Guadalajara celebrates after scoring his team's first goal with Angel Zaldivar of CD Guadalajara during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Walter Sandoval of Guadalajara celebrates with Angel Zaldivar after scoring his team's first goal

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Walter Sandoval of CD Guadalajara celebrates after scoring his team's first goal with Angel Zaldivar of CD Guadalajara during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)




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Mohammed Belaili of ES Tunis celebrates after scoring his team's first goal

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Mohammed Belaili of ES Tunis celebrates after scoring his team's first goal from the penalty spot during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)




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Mohammed Belaili of ES Tunis celebrates after scoring his team's first goal from the penalty spot 

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Mohammed Belaili of ES Tunis celebrates after scoring his team's first goal from the penalty spot during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Mohammed Belaili of ES Tunis celebrates after scoring his team's first goal 

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Mohammed Belaili of ES Tunis celebrates after scoring his team's first goal from the penalty spot during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Mohammed Belaili of ES Tunis scores his team's first goal from the penalty spot 

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Mohammed Belaili of ES Tunis scores his team's first goal from the penalty spot during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Mohammed Belaili of ES Tunis celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's first goal 

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Mohammed Belaili of ES Tunis celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Jesus Godinez of CD Guadalajara scores his team's second penalty

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Jesus Godinez of CD Guadalajara scores his team's second penalty during a penalty shoot out during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Angel Zaldivar of CD Guadalajara scores his team's first penalty

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Angel Zaldivar of CD Guadalajara scores his team's first penalty during the penalty shoot out during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Ali Machani of ES Tunis scores his team's first penalty in the penalty shoot out 

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Ali Machani of ES Tunis scores his team's first penalty in the penalty shoot out during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Chamseddine Dhaouadi of ES Tunis scores his team's sixth goal from the penalty spot

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Chamseddine Dhaouadi of ES Tunis scores his team's sixth goal from the penalty spot during the penalty shoot out during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Rafael Santos Borre of River Plate scores his team's first goal 

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Rafael Santos Borre of River Plate scores his team's first goal during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 Semi Final Match between River Plate and Al Ain at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Rafael Santos Borre of River Plate celebrates after scoring his team's first goal

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Rafael Santos Borre of River Plate celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 Semi Final Match between River Plate and Al Ain at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Marcus Berg of Al Ain scores his team's first goal

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Marcus Berg of Al Ain scores his team's first goal during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 Semi Final Match between River Plate and Al Ain at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)




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Marcus Berg of Al Ain celebrates after scoring his team's first goal with Ahmed Barman

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Marcus Berg of Al Ain celebrates after scoring his team's first goal with Ahmed Barman of Al Ain during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 Semi Final Match between River Plate and Al Ain at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Milton Casco, Javier Pinola and Jonathan Maidana of River Plate celebrate their team's second goal

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: (L-R) Milton Casco, Javier Pinola and Jonathan Maidana of River Plate celebrate their team's second goal. scored by Rafael Santos Borre of River Plate (not pictured) during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 Semi Final Match between River Plate and Al Ain at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)




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Caio of Al Ain celebrates after scoring his team's second goal 

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Caio of Al Ain celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 Semi Final Match between River Plate and Al Ain at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Caio of Al Ain celebrates after scoring his team's second goal

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Caio of Al Ain celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 Semi Final Match between River Plate and Al Ain at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Caio of Al Ain celebrates with team-mates after scoring his team's second goal 

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Caio of Al Ain celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 Semi Final Match between River Plate and Al Ain at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)




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Caio of Al Ain celebrates after scoring his team's second goal 

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Caio of Al Ain celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 Semi Final Match between River Plate and Al Ain at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)