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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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Postecoglou: Australia to make an impact in Russia

The man who led the Socceroos to Asian Cup glory in 2015 talks to FIFA Football about his rise up the Aussie coaching ranks, a spot at the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 and more.




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Mannequin Challenge at the FIFA Confederations Cup Draw

Mannequin Challenge at the FIFA Confederations Cup Draw.




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Coaches try to master Russian

Some fun at the FIFA Confederations Draw as the coaches try to master the Russian language.




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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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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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A very Russian welcome

All seven coaches who know they are on their way to this summer's FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 showed us their linguistic skills, by inviting you to the tournament - in Russian!




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Postecoglou ready for Russian revival

The Australia coach is ready to be measured against the very best as the Socceroos prepare to return to the FIFA Confederations Cup after a twelve year absence from the tournament.




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Manuel Neuer: "We want to win every possible trophy!"

Germany's World Cup™ winner 2014, Manuel Neuer, spoke with us about the upcoming Confederations Cup 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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Santos reveals secret to Portugal’s success

Coach Fernando Santos discusses the secret to Portugal’s trophy-winning run of form and discusses his expectations for the upcoming FIFA Confederations Cup.




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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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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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34 DAYS TO GO! Mexican Goal-Machine Chicharito

Within 34 minutes of Javier Hernandez’s bow at the FIFA Confederations Cup the striker known as Chicharito had already opened his account, scoring for Mexico against Italy 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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.




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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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Aaron Mooy Post-Match Interview, Australia v Germany

Hear from Australia midfielder Aaron Mooy after his side's 3-2 defeat against Germany at the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017.




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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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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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Cristiano Ronaldo: Budweiser Man of the Match - Russia v Portugal

Hear from FIFA man of the match Cristiano Ronaldo after his sides 1-0 win over Russia.




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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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Javier Aquino: Budweiser Man of the Match - Mexico v New Zealand

Hear from FIFA man of the match Javier Aquino after his sides 2-1 win over New Zealand.




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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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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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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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Alexis Sanchez: FIFA Man of the Match - Match 8: Germany v Chile

Hear from FIFA man of the match Alexis Sanchez after his sides 1-1 draw with Germany 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