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38 DAYS TO GO! Perennial Matthaus Sets Record

Aged 38 years and 129 days old, Lothar Matthaus added another impressive entry to his already-gleaming international CV when he became the FIFA Confederations Cup’s oldest scorer in 1999.




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35 DAYS TO GO! USA End Spanish Dominance

In one of the most surprising results in tournament history, USA ended Spain's 35-match unbeaten streak stretching from November 2006 to June 2009 at the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup in South Africa. Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey both scored in the Stars and Stripes' 2-0 win over Vicente del Bosque's La Furia Roja in the semi-finals.




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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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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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17 DAYS TO GO! The tragedy of Marc-Vivien Foe

Tragedy struck the FIFA Confederations Cup in 2003 with the passing of Cameroon No17 Marc-Vivien Foe. The midfielder was unable to be revived after collapsing in the semi-final against Colombia, with Cameroon competing in the final as a tribute to their colleague.




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16 DAYS TO GO! 16 games at the Tournament of Champions

The format of the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup remains a 16-match tournament. As it has been for the seven previous editions, eight teams will compete in two groups of four, ahead of semi-finals and final.




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14 DAYS TO GO! Italy and Spain’s penalty drama

It took 14 penalties to determine the winner of the semi-final clash between Spain and Italy in Fortaleza at the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil. The wait to see who would face the hosts in the final dragged on until Leonardo Bonucci sent his strike over the bar, while Spain’s Jesus Navas made no mistake from the spot.




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8 days to go: Marcel Desailly’s unbeaten record

Marcel Desailly played eight games across two FIFA Confederations Cup tournaments, in 2001 and 2003, and won every single match. He lifted the trophy at both editions too.







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4 days to go: Egypt’s moment in the spotlight

Egypt grabbed four goals on their second FIFA Confederations Cup appearance, which came at South Africa 2009. Mohameds Zidan, Shawky and Homos all got on the scoresheet.




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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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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-New Zealand: Post-match press conference

Russia coach Stanislav Cherchesov and his New Zealand counterpart spoke at a post-match press conference after the hosts' 2-0 win in St Petersburg.




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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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Relive the post-group stage press conference

The 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup enters its final stage and Colin Smith (FIFA Chief Competitions & Events Officer), Alexey Sorokin (2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Local Organising Committee CEO) and Massimo Busacca (FIFA Head of Refereeing) discussed different topics with the Media.




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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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POR v. MEX - 3rd/4th Place Match - Portugal - Pre-Match Press Conference

POR v. MEX - 3rd/4th Place Match - Portugal - Pre-Match Press Conference





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CHI v. GER - FINAL - Germany - Pre-Match Press Conference

CHI v. GER - FINAL - Germany - Pre-Match Press Conference




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Raul Jimenez (MEX): Mexico - New Zealand

Raul Jimenez (MEX): Mexico - New Zealand




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Marc-Andre Ter Stegen: FIFA Man of the Match - Match 16: Chile v Germany

Hear from FIFA Man of the Match Marc-Andre Ter Stegen after his side defeated Chile 1-0 to win the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup.




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Marc-Andre Ter Stegen - Post-Match Interview - Chile v Germany

Hear from Germany goalkeeper and FIFA Man of the Match Marc-Andre Ter Stegen, after his side beat Chile 1-0 to win the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup.




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Juan Antonio PIZZI - Chile coach Post-Match Press Conference

Juan Antonio PIZZI - Chile coach Post-Match Press Conference




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Joachim Low - Germany coach Post-Match Press Conference

Joachim Low - Germany coach Post-Match Press Conference




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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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Saeed Musabbeh of Al Ain wins a header over Taha Khenissi of ES Tunis

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 15: Saeed Musabbeh of Al Ain wins a header over Taha Khenissi 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 David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via 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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 The shirts of Fousseny Coulibaly and Franck Kom of ES Tunis 

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: The shirts of Fousseny Coulibaly and Franck Kom of ES Tunis are seen in the ES Tunis dressing room prior to 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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The shirts of Mohammed Belaili. Haithem Jouini and Moez Ben Cherifia of ES Tunis 

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: The shirts of Mohammed Belaili. Haithem Jouini and Moez Ben Cherifia of ES Tunis are seen in the ES Tunis dressing room prior to 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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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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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 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 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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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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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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Carlos Salcido of CD Guadalajara in action while under pressure from Fousseny Coulibaly of ES Tunis

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Carlos Salcido of CD Guadalajara in action while under pressure from 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 David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)