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500 Days to the Confederations Cup

8 Teams, 16 Matches, 4 Cities = 1 Champion of the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017. Who do you think will win?




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Russian stars look forward to the FIFA Confederations Cup

With just 500 days until the start of the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 two of the host country’s star players, forward, Artem Dzyuba and midfielder, Oleg Shatov tell us what the tournament means to them




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Russia 2017 Confed Cup emblem revealed

In February 2016, Russia welcomed media and fans to the start of a 500-day countdown to the FIFA Confederations Cup in 2017 and revealed the tournament's official emblem.




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Socceroos living up to high expectations

Since joining the Asian federation, Australia have gone from strength to strength. Their current team talk about qualifying for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup and putting themselves on course for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.




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Ronaldinho: Confederations Cup is very special

Two stars of FIFA Confederations Cup history - Brazil's Ronaldinho and Mexico - discuss the importance of the event and the 2017 version to happen in Russia.




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Football greats make EURO 2016 predictions

Marcel Desailly, Luis Figo and Fabio Capello discuss which teams they think are favoured to win UEFA EURO 2016.




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Mannequin Challenge at the FIFA Confederations Cup Draw

Mannequin Challenge at the FIFA Confederations Cup Draw.




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Joachim Low reacts to the FIFA Confederations Cup Official Draw

Joachim Low reacts to the FIFA Confederations Cup Official Draw




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Fernando Santos reacts to the FIFA Confederations Cup Official Draw

Fernando Santos reacts to the FIFA Confederations Cup Official Draw




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Ange Postecoglou reacts to the FIFA Confederations Cup Official Draw

Ange Postecoglou reacts to the FIFA Confederations Cup Official Draw




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Juan Antonio​ Pizzi reacts to the FIFA Confederations Cup Official Draw

Juan Antonio​ Pizzi reacts to the FIFA Confederations Cup Official Draw




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Stanislav Cherchesov reacts to the FIFA Confederations Cup Official Draw

Stanislav Cherchesov reacts to the FIFA Confederations Cup Official Draw




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Anthony Hudson reacts to the FIFA Confederations Cup Official Draw

Anthony Hudson reacts to the FIFA Confederations Cup Official Draw




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Juan Carlos Osorio reacts to the FIFA Confederations Cup Official Draw

Juan Carlos Osorio reacts to the FIFA Confederations Cup Official Draw




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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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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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Describing Russia in one word

The seven coaches who know they will be spending the summer in Russia at the FIFA Confederations Cup - Stanislav Cherchesov, Anthony Hudson, Joachim Low, Juan Antonio Pizzi, Juan Carlos Osorio, Fernando Santos and Ange Postecoglou – come up with some interesting ways to describe the host country!




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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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Vargas: Salas was one of the best

FIFA Football are with Eduardo Vargas on his country’s bid to reach Russia in 2018.




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Ronaldo gets a trophy surprise

You can look, but don’t touch! Watch Cristiano Ronaldo’s reaction when we surprised him with a one-on-one meeting with the FIFA Confederations Cup trophy. Portugal’s captain will try to win the right to touch the trophy when his nation compete in the tournament of champions in Russia.




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Anthony Hudson: We want to cause some upsets

The New Zealand coach is relishing the opportunity to pit his team against the best in the world at the upcoming FIFA Confederations Cup.




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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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46 days to go: Brazil host the cleanest FIFA Confederations Cup

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 reveal the "cleanest" edition of the FIFA Confederations Cup in terms of discipline.




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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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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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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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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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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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15 DAYS TO GO! Germany deadly on home soil

Germany netted 15 goals at the FIFA Confederations Cup in 2005, the biggest haul by a host nation at the Tournament of Champions. Die Mannschaft would go on to record a third-place finish that year, defeating Mexico 4-3 (AET) in the semi-finals.

 

 




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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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5 days to go: Champions’ parade

Five different nations have lifted the FIFA Confederations Cup: Argentina, Denmark and Mexico (once), France (twice) and Brazil (four times).







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3 days to go: Cameroon, the best of Africa

Russia 2017 will represent Cameroon's third FIFA Confederations Cup appearance, a landmark not attained by any other African side.




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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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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-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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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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Cristiano Ronaldo: Budweiser Man of the Match, Portugal v Mexico (Portuguese)

Hear from Cristiano Ronaldo: Budweiser Man of the Match, Portugal v Mexico (Portuguese)




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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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Arturo Vidal: Budweiser Man of the Match, Cameroon v Chile (Spanish)

Hear from FIFA Man of the Match Arturo Vidal after his side's 2-0 win over Cameroon at the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 (Spanish).




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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.