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47 days to go: Record-breaking volunteers head to Russia

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 turn the spotlight on the volunteers who will assist the organisers in the running of the tournament.




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45 days to go: None younger than Dunga

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 recall the youngest head coach to win the Tournament of Champions.




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36 DAYS TO GO! The Young Wolf Hudson

Before a ball is even kicked at FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017, a record will already have been set, with New Zealand coach Anthony Hudson being the youngest to ever lead a team at the age of 36 years and 97 days old.




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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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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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18 DAYS TO GO! Hwang Sunhong’s unbelievable flick

Hwang Sunhong wore the No18 shirt when he starred for hosts Korea Republic in 2001. The second highest-scorer in Korea Republic’s history scored two of the Taeguk Warriors’ three goals at the tournament, a year ahead of their breakthrough showing at the 2002 FIFA World Cup.




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13 DAYS TO GO: An amazing sight in Saint Petersburg

There are currently 13 working drawbridges in Saint Petersburg, the venue of the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup Opening Match and Final. The tournament takes place from 17 June to 2 July, during the famous White Nights, which is the time best to enjoy the drawbridges being lifted.




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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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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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Media briefing: Marco van Basten & Massimo Busacca

FIFA's Chief Technical Development Officer and Head of Refereeing rules in the Laws of the Game and Video Assistant Referees (VARs) tests.




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FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 - Opening Press Conference

FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 - Opening Press Conference




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Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa: FIFA Man of the Match - Match 7: Cameroon v Australia

Hear from FIFA man of the match Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa after his sides 1-1 draw against Australia at the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017.




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Hirving Lozano: Budweiser Man of the Match (Spanish)

Hear from FIFA Man of the Match Hirving Lozano after his side's 2-1 win over Russia at the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 (Audio in Spanish).




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Russia 2017 - Closing Press Conference

FIFA.com streams live as the Saint Petersburg Stadium plays host to a press conference on Saturday 1 July: the eve of the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 final.




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Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa (CMR): Cameroon - Australia

Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa (CMR): Cameroon - Australia




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FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 - Marketing Highlights

FIFA's Partners and Commercial Affiliates played a huge role in the success of the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017. Enjoy this recap video!




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 Hussein El Shahat of Al Ain celebrates after scoring 

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 15: Hussein El Shahat of Al Ain celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 Second round match between ES Tunis v Al Ain at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium on December 15, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)




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Bandar Al-Ahbabi of Al Ain is challenged by Ghaylen Chaaleli of ES Tunis 

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 15: Bandar Al-Ahbabi of Al Ain is challenged by Ghaylen Chaaleli of ES Tunis during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 Second round match between ES Tunis v Al Ain at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium on December 15, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)




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Bandar Al-Ahbabi of Al Ain is challenged by Ghaylen Chaaleli of ES Tunis

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 15: Bandar Al-Ahbabi of Al Ain is challenged by Ghaylen Chaaleli of ES Tunis during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 Second round match between ES Tunis v Al Ain at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium on December 15, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)




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 Bandar Al-Ahbabi of Al Ain is challenged by Ghaylen Chaaleli of ES Tunis 

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 15: Bandar Al-Ahbabi of Al Ain is challenged by Ghaylen Chaaleli of ES Tunis during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 Second round match between ES Tunis v Al Ain at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium on December 15, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)




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Fousseny Coulibaly of ES Tunis shoots during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 15: Fousseny Coulibaly of ES Tunis shoots during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 Second round match between ES Tunis v Al Ain at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium on December 15, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)




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Fousseny Coulibaly of ES Tunis gets away from Tongo Doumbia of Al Ain 

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 15: Fousseny Coulibaly of ES Tunis gets away from Tongo Doumbia of Al Ain during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 Second round match between ES Tunis v Al Ain at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium on December 15, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Sergio Ramos of Real Madrid reacts during the La Liga 

EIBAR, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 24: Sergio Ramos of Real Madrid reacts during the La Liga match between SD Eibar and Real Madrid CF at Ipurua Municipal Stadium on November 24, 2018 in Eibar, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)




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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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A general view inside the stadium showing that VAR is in use on the big screen 

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: A general view inside the stadium showing that VAR is in use on the big screen 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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Michael Perez of CD Guadalajara is challenged by Mohammed Belaili of ES Tunis

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Michael Perez of CD Guadalajara is challenged by Mohammed Belaili of ES Tunis 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 Michael Regan - 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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General view inside the stadium during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: General view inside the stadium 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 is challenged by Michael Perez of CD Guadalajara

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Mohammed Belaili of ES Tunis is challenged by Michael Perez 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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Anice Badri of ES Tunis is challenged by Michael Perez of CD Guadalajara 

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Anice Badri of ES Tunis is challenged by Michael Perez 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 Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Jair Pereira of CD Guadalajara challenges for the ball with Fousseny Coulibaly of ES Tunis

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Jair Pereira of CD Guadalajara challenges for the ball with Fousseny Coulibaly of ES Tunis 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 Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Miguel Ponce of CD Guadalajara is challenged by Anice Badri of ES Tunis 

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Miguel Ponce of CD Guadalajara is challenged by Anice Badri of ES Tunis 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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General view inside the stadium of the big screen showing a VAR Penalty review which was given and led to ES Tunis scoring their first goal

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: General view inside the stadium of the big screen showing a VAR Penalty review which was given and lead to ES Tunis scoring their 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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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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Jose Cardozo, manager of CD Guadalajara speaks to Carlos Salcido when walking out to the pitch for the second half

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Jose Cardozo, Manager of CD Guadalajara speaks to Carlos Salcido of CD Guadalajara when walking out to the pitch for second half 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 Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Isaac Brizuela of CD Guadalajara is challenged by Mohammed Belaili of ES Tunis 

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Isaac Brizuela of CD Guadalajara is challenged by Mohammed Belaili of ES Tunis 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 reacts after a missed chance 

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Angel Zaldivar of CD Guadalajara reacts after a missed chance 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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General view inside the Al Ain dressing room

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: General view inside the Al Ain dressing room prior to 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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Houcine Rebai of ES Tunis is shown a red card by referee Matt Conger 

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Houcine Rebai of ES Tunis is shown a red card by referee Matt Conger 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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General view inside the Al Ain dressing room

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: General view inside the Al Ain dressing room prior to 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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General view inside the River Plate dressing room

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: General view inside the Al Ain dressing room prior to 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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General view inside the Al Ain dressing room

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: General view inside the Al Ain dressing room prior to 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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Mohammed Belaili of ES Tunis takes and misses a penalty during the penalty shoot out

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Mohammed Belaili of ES Tunis takes and misses a 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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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 celebrates winning the penalty shoot-out 

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Ali Machani of ES Tunis celebrates winning the penalty shoot out following 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 Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Chamseddine Dhaouadi of ES Tunis celebrates after scoring the winning penalty

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Chamseddine Dhaouadi of ES Tunis celebrates after scoring the winning penalty during the penalty shoot out following 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 Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Taha Khenissi of ES Tunis celebrates victory following the penalty shoot-out win

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Taha Khenissi of ES Tunis celebrates victory following 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 Francois Nel/Getty Images)