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19 DAYS TO GO! Uruguay's youngest goalscorer

Uruguay’s Marcelo Zalayeta remains the youngest-ever goalscorer at the FIFA Confederations Cup. Zalayeta had just turned 19 when he struck against Czech Republic at Saudi Arabia 1997.




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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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




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Cameroon v Australia - Promo - FIFA Confederations Cup 2017

Promo previewing match 7 of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 - Cameroon v Australia




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Cameroon 1-1 Australia (Russia 2017)

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




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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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Story of the Day: Russia 2017 Matchday 5

A musical review of an action-packed fifth Matchday 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




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Mexico v Russia - Promo - FIFA Confederations Cup 2017

Promo previewing match 9 of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 - Mexico v Russia




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New Zealand 0-4 Portugal (Russia 2017)

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




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Mexico 2-1 Russia (Russia 2017)

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




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Cristiano Ronaldo: FIFA Man of the Match - Match 10: New Zealand v Portugal

Hear from FIFA man of the match Cristiano Ronaldo after his sides 4-0 win over New Zealand.




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The Story of Matchday 6 at the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017

A music review of an action packed sixth Matchday at the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017, which saw Portugal and Mexico progress to the semi-final stage and hosts Russia bow out.




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Match 12: Chile v. Australia - PROMO - FIFA Confederations Cup 2017

Promo previewing match 12 of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 - Chile v. Australia




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Germany v Cameroon - Promo - FIFA Confederations Cup 2017

Promo previewing match 11 of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017: Germany v Cameroon.




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Australia v Chile (1974 FIFA World Cup)

Highlights from the clash between Australia and Chile at the 1974 FIFA World Cup. Neither side would progress beyond the group stage.




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Germany 3-1 Cameroon (Russia 2017)

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




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Chile 1-1 Australia (Russia 2017)

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




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James Troisi: FIFA Man of the Match - Match 12: Chile v Australia

Hear from FIFA man of the match James Troisi after his sides 1-1 draw with Chile.