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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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11 DAYS TO GO: Nakamura’s perfect free-kick

Japan’s 11th goal in their FIFA Confederations Cup history was an absolute beauty. In 2003 against hosts France, dead-ball specialist Shunsuke Nakamura served up an amazing strike from outside the area that left goalkeeper Fabien Barthez with no chance.




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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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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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7 days to go: Goal-fest at the Azteca

One of the most remarkable finals in FIFA Confederations Cup history saw seven goals scored at the Estadio Azteca, with Mexico emerging 4-3 victors on home soil against Brazil.




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6 days to go: Mphela’s strike stuns Casillas

Katlego Mphela's sixth goal for South Africa was a stunner in the third-place play-off against Spain at the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup.




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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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POR v. MEX - Portugal Pre-Match Press Conference

POR v. MEX - Portugal Pre-Match Press Conference






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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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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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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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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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1 DAY TO GO: Russia is ready

There is just one day to go before the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 kicks off. The stars have arrived and excitement is building ahead of the tournament's opening game in St Petersburg.




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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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Story of the Day: Russia 2017 Matchday 1

Musical review of an action-packed opening day of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017




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Portugal v Mexico, 2006 FIFA World Cup

Portugal and Mexico faced off in the group stage of the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Goals from Maniche and Simão helped Portugal top the group.




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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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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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Portugal 2-2 Mexico (Russia 2017)

Watch highlights of the match between Portugal and Mexico from the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 in Russia.




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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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Story of the Day: Russia 2017 Matchday 2

A music review of an action packed second day of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017




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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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Story of the Day: Russia 2017 Matchday 3

A musical review of the third day of action at the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017.




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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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Portugal 2-1 Soviet Union (1966 FIFA World Cup)

The third-place match at the 1966 FIFA World Cup saw the Soviet Union take on Portugal. With the inspirational Eusébio leading the way, Portugal triumphed 2-1.




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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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Russia v Portugal - Promo - FIFA Confederations Cup 2017

Promo previewing match 5 of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 - Russia v Portugal




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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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Russia 0-1 Portugal (Russia 2017)

Watch highlights of the match between Russia and Portugal from the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 in Russia.




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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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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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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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Story of the Day: Russia 2017 Matchday 4

We review all the action of the fourth day of the FIFA Confederations Cup in Russia.




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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