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Relive: FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 Official Draw Ceremony

Five-time Russian Premier League winner Sergei Semak and two-time Olympic gold medallist Yelena Isinbaeva were on hand to help with the Official Draw for the FIFA Confederations Cup on 26 November 2016 in Kazan. The two Russian sporting icons, supported by FIFA' Deputy Secretary General for Football Zvonimir Boban and Chief Officer for Competitions and Events Colin Smith, conducted the proceedings that defined the road to the coveted title of the "Tournament of Champions" taking place from 17 June to 2 July 2017 in Russia.




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Relive: FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 Official Draw Coaches Press Conference

Relive: FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 Official Draw Coaches Press Conference




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Russia 2018 Magazine: FIFA/LOC Host City Tour

As part of the activities surrounding the Draw for the FIFA Confederations Cup, each of the four host cities had displays promoting their cities and stadiums. For the Draw’s hosts, Kazan, these activities included a tour of the Kazan Arena by FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, and a number of other dignitaries.




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Russia 2018 Magazine: FCC Official Draw

Staged in Kazan, one of the tournament’s four host cities, the FCC Draw attracted some familiar faces, including a number of coaches who will lead their charges at next summer’s competition.




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Full Episode #17 - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Magazine

Coming up in this edition of the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ Magazine, we’re at the Confederations Cup Draw...We remember the 2003 Final with former referee, Valentin Ivanov...And we take the trophy on tour with Brazil’s ‘Beast’, Júlio Baptista.




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Russia 2018 Magazine: Valentin Ivanov remembers 2003

One of Russia’s most experienced referees, Valentin Ivanov, was given the task of taking charge of the Final between Cameroon and France three days after Marc Vivien Foé’s death. Held at the Stade de France, the match was an emotionally charged occasion with players on both teams touched by the tragedy.




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Tournament of Champions: Russia 2017

The line-up for the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 is complete! Hosts Russia are joined by Germany, Australia, Chile, Mexico, New Zealand, Portugal and finally Cameroon. Tournament of Champions. Dream of Fans. FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 17 June - 2 July




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42 days to go: Ballack leads by example

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 Michael Ballack’s role as the figurehead of a renewed Germany at their home Confederations Cup in 2005.




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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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26 DAYS TO GO! Path to the Trophy decided in Kazan

On 26 November 2016, the competing teams at the Tournament of Champions discovered their fate during the Official Draw in Kazan, Russia, where all eight countries were divided into two groups of four.




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24 DAYS TO GO! Flawless France

In total, France scored 24 goals in two campaigns at the FIFA Confederations Cup in 2001 and 2003, and they won both of them, maintaining a 100 per cent record at the competition. This winning streak puts Les Bleus second in the list of the most successful teams at the Confederations Cup.




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23 DAYS TO GO! When Turkey knocked out Brazil

On 23 June 2003, one of the biggest shocks in Confederations Cup history took place when Turkey qualified for the semi-finals at Brazil’s expense. The Turks managed to secure the point they needed in a 2-2 draw against their more decorated opponents in the final group-stage match, the only time A Seleção have not made it out of the group stage in the tournament’s history.




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22 DAYS TO GO! Summer in Moscow awaits

The average temperature in Moscow in June, when the Confederations Cup matches are taking place there, is 22 degrees, which is contrary to the popular stereotype of Russia always being very cold. From 17 June to 2 July, supporters do not need to worry about cold weather, while during this time, the Spartak Stadium will be the hottest spot in the city in every respect!




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21 DAYS TO GO! Neymar sets Confederations Cup alight

The leader of the Brazilian attack was only 21 at the FIFA Confederations Cup played on home soil in 2013 and the goal he scored in the third minute of the opening match against Japan was his 21st strike in a Seleção shirt.




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20 DAYS TO GO! Denilson’s golden days

Denilson was just 20-years-old when he helped Brazil to victory at the 1997 FIFA Confederations Cup. The Brazilian winger kick-started a stellar career at Saudi Arabia 1997, providing numerous assists for in-form strikers Romario and Ronaldo.




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FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 - Media Briefing

Ahead of the Tournament of Champions in Russia, Marco van Basten (FIFA’s Chief Technical Development Officer), Massimo Busacca (FIFA’s Head of Refereeing) and Johannes Holzmüller (FIFA’s Head of Technology Innovation Department) talk to the Media about VAR, GLT and the Laws of the Game.




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2 days to go: The quickest goal in the final

Fred's lighting fast strike after two minutes against Spain in the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 final is the quickest ever scored in the tournament's finale.




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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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FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 - Opening Press Conference

FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 - Opening Press Conference




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New Zealand Press Conference (16 June 2017)

On 16 June 2017, the New Zealand team will talk to the Media ahead of the opening match of the FIFA Confederations Cup against New Zealand.




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Russia Press Conference (16 June 2017)

On 16 June 2017, the Russian team will talk to the Media ahead of the opening match of the FIFA Confederations Cup against New Zealand.




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Russia 2-0 New Zealand (Russia 2017)

Watch highlights of the match between Russia and New Zealand from the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 in Russia.




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Story of the Day: Russia 2017 Matchday 1

Musical review of an action-packed opening day of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017




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Portugal v Mexico, 2006 FIFA World Cup

Portugal and Mexico faced off in the group stage of the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Goals from Maniche and Simão helped Portugal top the group.




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We Remember Marc-Vivien Foé

As Cameroon’s FIFA Confederations Cup campaign kicks off against Chile, we remember Marc-Vivien Foé, the much-loved midfielder who died while representing the Indomitable Lions during this tournament fourteen years ago. Always in the thoughts of the football world.




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Portugal 2-2 Mexico (Russia 2017)

Watch highlights of the match between Portugal and Mexico from the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 in Russia.




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Cameroon 0-2 Chile (Russia 2017)

Watch highlights of the match between Cameroon and Chile from the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 in Russia.




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Story of the Day: Russia 2017 Matchday 2

A music review of an action packed second day of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017




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Germany v Australia, FIFA Confederations Cup 2005

Germany and Australia played out a seven goal thriller at the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup.




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Australia 2-3 Germany (Russia 2017)

Watch highlights of the match between Australia and Germany from the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 in Russia.




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Story of the Day: Russia 2017 Matchday 3

A musical review of the third day of action at the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017.




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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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Russia v Portugal - Promo - FIFA Confederations Cup 2017

Promo previewing match 5 of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 - Russia v Portugal




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Mexico v New Zealand - Promo - FIFA Confederations Cup 2017

Promo previewing match 6 of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 - Mexico v New Zealand




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Russia 0-1 Portugal (Russia 2017)

Watch highlights of the match between Russia and Portugal from the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 in Russia.




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Yuri Zhirkov Post-Match Interview - Match 5: Russia v Portugal - FIFA Confederations Cup 2017

Hear from Russia midfielder Yuri Zhirkov after his sides 1-0 defeat against Portugal at the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017.




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Mexico 2-1 New Zealand (Russia 2017)

Watch highlights of the match between Mexico and New Zealand from the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 in Russia.




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Story of the Day: Russia 2017 Matchday 4

We review all the action of the fourth day of the FIFA Confederations Cup in Russia.




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Germany v Chile - Promo - FIFA Confederations Cup 2017

Promo previewing match 8 of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 - Germany v Chile




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Cameroon v Australia - Promo - FIFA Confederations Cup 2017

Promo previewing match 7 of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 - Cameroon v Australia




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Cameroon 1-1 Australia (Russia 2017)

Watch highlights of the match between Cameroon and Australia from the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 in Russia.




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Germany 1-1 Chile (Russia 2017)

Watch highlights of the match between Germany v Chile from the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 in Russia.




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Story of the Day: Russia 2017 Matchday 5

A musical review of an action-packed fifth Matchday at the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017.




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New Zealand v Portugal - Promo - FIFA Confederations Cup 2017

Promo previewing match 10 of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 - New Zealand v. Portugal




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Mexico v Russia - Promo - FIFA Confederations Cup 2017

Promo previewing match 9 of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 - Mexico v Russia




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New Zealand 0-4 Portugal (Russia 2017)

Watch highlights of the match between New Zealand and Portugal from the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 in Russia.