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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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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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Cherchesov: Everybody has to get behind Russia

Stanislav Cherchesov spoke exclusively to FIFA.com about his hopes for the upcoming FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017, a tournament which he hopes will see the nation united behind his team.




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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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Pizzi: We're in it to win it

Juan Antonio Pizzi looks ahead to the FIFA Confederations Cup and discusses Chile's chances.




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Osorio expects dynamic Mexico in Russia

El Tri coach Juan Carlos Osorio talks about the expectations and preparations for the CONCACAF champions ahead of the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017.




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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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44 days to go: Beautiful goals galore in South Africa

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 cast our minds back to South Africa in 2009, which served up a whole host of beautiful goals.




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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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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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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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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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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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10 DAYS TO GO: Spain hit double figures

Spain's 10-0 victory over Tahiti in 2013 is the biggest in FIFA Confederations Cup history. Fernando Torres (4), David Villa (3), David Silva (2) and Juan Mata (1) all got in on the act.




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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Eduardo VARGAS Post-Match Interview

Hear from the Chilean forward, Eduardo VARGAS, after his side drew 1-1 over Germany 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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Martin Rodriguez Post-Match Interview - Match 12: Chile v Australia - FIFA Confederations Cup 2017

Hear from Chile goalscorer Martin Rodriguez, after his side drew 1-1 with Australia at the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017.




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Emre Can Post-Match Interview - Match 11: Germany v Cameroon - FIFA Confederations Cup 2017

Hear from Germany midfielder Emre Can, after his sides 3-1 win over Cameroon at the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017.




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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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The Final: Chile v Germany - Promo - FIFA Confederations Cup 2017

Promo previewing match 16 of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 - the Final between Chile and Germany.




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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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Match 15: Portugal v Mexico -Team Lineups - FIFA Confederations Cup 2017

The Lineups for Match 15 of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 - Portugal v Mexico




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Pepe - Post-Match Interview - Match 15: Portugal v Mexico - FIFA Confederations Cup 2017

Hear from Portugal defender Pepe after his side beat Mexico to finish in third place at the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup.




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The Final: Chile v Germany -Team Lineups - FIFA Confederations Cup 2017

The Lineups for Match 16 of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 - The Final between Chile and Germany.




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Russia 2017: Story of the final day

A musical review of Matchday 10 at the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017, which saw Germany crowned champions after a 1-0 win over Chile and Portugal beat Mexico to secure third place.




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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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Arturo Vidal - Post-Match Interview - Chile v Germany

Hear from Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal after his side lost 1-0 to Germany in the Final of the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup.




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Claudio Bravo - Post-Match Interview - Chile v Germany

Hear from Chile goalkeeper and Golden Glove winner Claudio Bravo after his side lost 1-0 to Germany in the Final of the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup.




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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 

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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 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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Hussein El Shahat of Al Ain celebrates 

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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Hussein El Shahat of Al Ain celebrates 

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 Michael Regan - 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)