When does the configuration cup start. Who will take part in the championship

Confederations Cup- a football tournament among national teams, held under the auspices of FIFA. The tournament is preceded by Soccer World Cup and takes place exactly one year before it in the host country World Cup. Eight teams take part in it: the winners of each of the six continental championships ( European Championship, Copa America, CONCACAF Gold Cup, Asian Cup, OFC Cup and African Cup), as well as the current World Cup winner and host country. In 2017, the tournament will take place for the 8th time. Host country Confederations Cup 2017- Russia

Predecessor of the tournament - King Fahd Cup. The first Confederations Cup took place in 1997. At first it was held every 2 years, and starting from 2005 - every 4 years in the host country of the World Cup the year before.

All Confederations Cup winners: Brazil(KK-1997, KK-2005, KK-2009, KK-2013), France(КК-2001, КК-2003) and Mexico(KK-1999).

Top scorers in tournament history: Cautemoc Blanco(Mexico team) Ronaldinho(Brazil team) - 9 goals each.

Participants of the 2017 Confederations Cup: Russia, New Zealand, Portugal, Mexico(group A), Chile, Australia, Germany, Cameroon(group B).

Russian national football team in 2017 will take part in the Confederations Cup for the first time.

Kazan is a city in the Russian Federation, capital of the Republic of Tatarstan. The population of Kazan is 1 million 216 thousand people. Kazan was founded in 1005. In 2005 the city celebrated its millennium. Kazan Kremlin is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The city stands on two rivers - the Volga and Kazanka. Kazan has more than once hosted sporting events on a continental scale: European Weightlifting Championships 2011, summer Universiade 2013, World Fencing Championships 2014, FINA World Championships 2015. In 2017, the city will host Confederations Cup matches. The match will take place here on June 24, 2017 Russia - Mexico. Kazan will also host five matches of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

"KAZAN ARENA"

The stadium in Kazan, which will host matches of the 2017 Confederations Cup and the 2018 World Cup. Used by the Rubin football club for matches of the Russian Football Championship and other competitions. Also held here Universiade 2013, World Aquatics Championships 2015. Capacity: 45 379. First football match: August 17, 2014 Rubin - Lokomotiv (1:1)

Moscow is the capital of Russia, a city of federal significance, and the largest populated area in the country. Population of Moscow- 12 million 330 thousand. The first mention of the city dates back to 1147. The Moscow Kremlin, Red Square, Novodevichy Convent and the Church of the Ascension in Kolomenskoye are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. This is the only Russian city to host summer olympic games. Olympics 80 became a significant event for the history of Moscow. Every year major sporting competitions are held in Moscow. Moscow will host matches in 2017 Confederations Cup, World Shotgun Championships, Tennis Kremlin Cup. Also in 2018, matches of the FIFA World Cup will be held here.

SPARTAK STADIUM

The stadium in Moscow will host matches of the 2017 Confederations Cup and the 2018 World Cup. Currently, the stadium is used by the Spartak football club to host Russian Football Championship games and other competitions. Since 2014, the stadium has hosted six matches of the Russian national football team. Capacity: 45,000 people. First football match: September 5, 2014 Spartak - Crvena Zvezda (1:1)

SAINT PETERSBURG

St. Petersburg is the northern capital of Russia, a city of federal significance. Population - 5 million 225 thousand people. Previously, St. Petersburg was called Petrograd (1914-1924) and Leningrad (1924-1991). The city was founded in 1703 by Peter I. The historical center of St. Petersburg and the associated complexes of monuments are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The city stands on the Neva River on the coast of the Gulf of Finland. Will take place here opening match of the Confederations Cup, a game Russia - New Zealand June 17, 2017 and the tournament final on July 2, 2017. The city will also host the 2018 FIFA World Cup. St. Petersburg is one of the main sports centers in the country. Zenit (football, basketball), SKA (hockey) are based here Wikipedia: St. Petersburg

KRESTOVSKY STADIUM

Football arena in St. Petersburg, which will host matches of the 2017 Confederations Cup, 2018 FIFA World Cup and Euro 2020. Since the spring of 2017 - the home stadium of Zenit. Capacity: 67,800 people. First football match: April 23, 2017 Zenit - Ural (2:0)

Sochi is a city in the Russian Federation, located in the Krasnodar Territory. Population - 401 thousand people. The city was founded in 1838. The world famous Formula 1 Russian Grand Prix race takes place here every year. Sochi is the only Russian city to host the Winter Olympic Games. Winter Olympics 2014 became a significant event for the city. Here at the Olympic Fisht stadium Matches of the 2017 Confederations Cup and the 2018 World Cup will be held.

"FISHT"

Stadium in Adler, built for the 2014 Olympic Games. The opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympics took place here. After the Olympics it was closed for reconstruction. The arena will host matches of the 2017 Confederations Cup and the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Capacity: 40 000. First football match: March 28, 2017 Russia - Belgium (3:3).

The FIFA tournament, which serves as a test of the readiness of the hosts of the upcoming World Cup, is getting closer. Opening date of the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup is already known: on June 17, New Zealand and Russia will start with a head-to-head meeting. According to plan - at the long-awaited arena in St. Petersburg.

Over the past six months, the level of information around the Russian team has noticeably decreased. The failure at Euro 2016 and the scandals that immediately followed seemed to lead to emotional burnout among fans and journalists. The resignation of Slutsky, the appointment of Cherchesov, the lackluster game and poor results in friendly matches - all this passed casually and quietly, like another round of the FNL. Perhaps the Russian national team’s preparations for the 2017 Confederations Cup will only benefit from this. The national team and its fans now have a clear break in their relationship, during which both should calmly collect their thoughts and become better. Will it work? The next date, scheduled for the match with Belgium on March 28, will partly clarify.

Teams participating in the 2017 Confederations Cup

So, the dates for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup are known: from June 17 to July 2. Meanwhile, very soon the last team will be determined, which will travel to Russia in June. On the fields of Gabon, African teams are playing for the title of champion of the Dark Continent, having already reached the playoff stage and weeding out a couple of favorites. At the end of this tournament, everything will finally be known teams participating in the 2017 Confederations Cup. However, the problems of Africans are not a reason for the sheriffs from FIFA to worry, and therefore the draw for the final part of the upcoming summer tournament was carried out in advance.

According to the regulations of the tournament, which will be hosted at their stadiums in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan and Sochi, eight teams are participating:

• host country of the future World Cup (Russia);
• current champions of continental tournaments (Portugal, Mexico, Chile, Australia (from Asia), New Zealand, winner of the African Cup);
• World Cup winner (Germany).

Forecast

The draw for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup was held at the end of last year in Kazan, dividing all participants into two equal groups. Quartet "A" consisted of the hosts, the Portuguese, Mexicans and New Zealanders. Quartet "B" - Germans, Australians and Chileans. Well, the same, not yet born African champion.

The paper favorites are obvious: the national teams of Germany, Chile and Portugal, in their exemplary form, are clearly stronger than the other participants. But this is in theory. But in practice, the future scenarios may turn out to be completely different.

Against the Europeans (and, alas, we are not talking about the Russian national team) is an exhausting club season, during which the national team leaders will play more than 50 matches. If you consider that last year there was really no time for recovery - instead of resting, they played in France until the last minute - there is a possibility of seeing not the most optimal lineups.

The shadow leader is the Chilean team. The head coach, José Antonio Pizzi, is successfully building on the legacy of Jorge Sampaoli: the team is still manageable and unyielding - as evidenced by two consecutive victories on penalties in the Copa America finals. Alexis Sanchez's Arsenal's European Cup schedule, as a rule, is not so long, so the leader may well help his team compete for another title, which the Chileans have been rapidly stocking up on in recent years.

The Mexicans, although they dominate the CONCACAF zone, are still a mood team. The terrible 0-7 from the same Chileans in the quarterfinals of last year's Copa America is a vivid example of the instability of the Aztecs. However, at the upcoming tournament they may have a chance to get even - but first they need to get through the group stage, the ticket for leaving which will probably be played out in a head-to-head confrontation with Russia in the last round.

With all due respect, the champions of Asia, Oceania and Africa are unlikely to be able to compete for the playoffs.

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Below we will tell you where the 2017 Confederations Cup will be held, in which cities, and on which ones.

Saint Petersburg

The 2017 Confederations Cup will begin its start in St. Petersburg, it is here, on June 16, that the grand opening of the championship will take place, and the first game with the participation of teams from Russia and Mexico.

St. Petersburg is the tourist Mecca of Russia; there is no other city where there would be such a large number of museums, palaces, temples, drawbridges and much more. Fans will have something to do in their free time from football, given that the tournament will only feature 16 matches, there will be more than enough time for themselves.

Several fan zones will be located in the city, which is very reasonable, given the size of St. Petersburg.

Moscow

The capital is represented at the Confederation Cup by only one arena; all meetings will be held in Tushino. To be honest, it’s not the best location from the point of view of the average tourist. There is no other way to get to the nearest attractions than by metro.

First of all, it is worth visiting the Kremlin, St. Basil's Cathedral and the mausoleum with the restless body of the leader of the people. Arbat and Vorobyovy Gory are also a must-see, with beautiful views of the main arena of the 2018 World Cup.

Moscow is the most advanced city in our country, so it has everything for a comfortable life.

Kazan

The oldest city on the territory of modern Russia will host important meetings and. The city has long been accustomed to mass sporting events; the Summer Universiade was held here in 2013. There are many professional clubs in various sports in Tatarstan.

There are places to stroll in Kazan, including the Volga embankment and beautiful parks, but the Kazan Kremlin, which survived many battles and was repeatedly burned and looted, stands apart. This building has stood in its place for more than five hundred years, and here Orthodox churches and Muslim mosques coexist peacefully.

Sochi

The southernmost city of the upcoming tournament. For a hundred years, the Black Sea coast has been considered the main resort for Russians. On the eve of the Winter Olympic Games, the city began to change beyond recognition, now it is a modern resort metropolis.

There is a lot to see, but fans would most likely be better off walking around the Olympic Park, located outside of Sochi. There are many squares and alleys, squares and parks, and also, which is important in the summer, there are gorgeous beaches prepared for a comfortable stay.

Now you know where the 2017 Confederations Cup will be held, at least in which cities.

Let's move on to the stadiums, highlighting their main characteristics and matches. Let's list all the arenas:

• Kazan Arena
• Opening Arena

St. Petersburg Arena

St. Petersburg Arena was built only in 2017, it was a great construction project that seemed to never end. But still, after multiple stoppages and scandals, the stadium hosted several matches with the participation of FC Zenit.

The arena can accommodate just over 68 thousand fans and is equipped with a retractable roof and a roll-out pitch.

The opening match between Russia and Mexico will take place here on June 17. On June 22, the teams of Australia and Cameroon will meet, and on June 24, in the 3rd round, Portugal and. The apotheosis will be the final of the tournament, which will take place late in the evening on July 2.

Kazan Arena

The stadium in Tatarstan was built a long time ago; in 2013 it hosted the Summer Universiade, and in 2015 the World Aquatics Championships. Currently, FC Rubin plays its home matches on the green lawn of the beautiful stadium. The arena seats about 45 thousand spectators; a giant media canvas is mounted on the façade of the stadium, which can broadcast live football battles.

Kazan Arena will host the first visitors to the Confederations Cup on June 18, Mexico and Portugal will meet. On June 22, Chile and Russia will play here, and on June 24, Russia will play a decisive match against Mexico. On June 28, Kazan Arena will say goodbye to the tournament by hosting the first semi-final match.

Fisht

The Sochi Stadium was built in 2013 specifically for the 2014 Winter Olympics; the opening and closing ceremonies of the world games were held here. This is a modern sports complex, which recently underwent reconstruction; part of the roof was dismantled and the total capacity of the arena was increased, and a fresh, green lawn was laid. Now the arena can accommodate almost 45 thousand fans.

On June 19, Fisht will open its stands to fans of Germany and Australia. On June 21, the green Sochi turf will be tested by football players from Mexico and New Zealand, and on June 25 Germany will play against Cameroon. On June 29, Fisht will host the second semi-final match.

Opening Arena

The second Moscow stadium will be used, like all other arenas of the tournament, for four matches. The arena was built by the management of Spartak for the team of the same name in 2015. Since then, the Russian national team has played several football matches on the lawn of the red and white arena. This building can accommodate about 45 thousand fans.

On June 18, the match between Chile and Cameroon will take place in Moscow. On June 21 there will be a fateful match for our team against Portugal. Chile and Australia will meet on June 25. Opening Arena will not take part in the semi-finals, but will host a game for third place on July 2 as a bonus.

We found out where the 2017 Confederations Cup will be held, now it’s time to prepare for the 2018 World Cup.

What will happen after the Confederations Cup 2017

The 2017 Confederations Cup will end in July, during which four of our stadiums will undergo a global inspection. After this, the most important, final stage of preparation for the 2018 World Cup will begin. Errors that will be identified during the Confederation Cup will be transferred to other cities and stadiums, and all actions will be coordinated so that the World Cup goes off without a hitch.

You already know where the 2017 Confederations Cup and the 2018 World Cup will be held, so let the best world tournaments in history be held.

The “big rehearsal” of the World Cup took place from June 17 to July 2 and covered four cities, eight teams, 16 matches, more than 600 thousand fans in stadiums and millions of television viewers around the world. Read more about how the cup went in the article.

A little history

The FIFA Confederations Cup appeared in the early 1990s and was initially a private event held in Saudi Arabia, funded by local entrepreneurs who decided to treat the public to the games of the best teams from different regions. But after the two debut King Fahd Cups took place, the International Football Federation (FIFA) took the competition under its auspices. Gradually the current format of the Confederations Cup was developed. It is organized once every four years, and the current holders of all significant titles take part in it, that is, the winners of the continental championships and the world champion, plus the host team, which is also the hostess of the upcoming world championship in a year.

How it was

The 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup was attended by the current world champion - the German national team, and the winners of six football Confederations: the national team of Portugal, Mexico, Chile, New Zealand, Australia and Cameroon. And also the Russian national team as the organizing country.

The matches took place in four cities of Russia: Moscow, Kazan, Sochi and St. Petersburg.
All stadiums hosted four matches of the tournament, two semi-finals took place in Kazan and Sochi, you could watch the match for third place at the Spartak stadium in Moscow, and the opening and final took place in St. Petersburg.

“This Confederations Cup was a great success. From many points of view. I thank Russia, the organizing committee, the RFU and all the Russian people,- said FIFA President Gianni Infantino. - Great matches were played and attacking football was demonstrated. Stadium attendance was good. It was great football. Two strong finalists."

Megapride of Joachim Löw

The defending world champions, the German national team, won the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup, beating Chile 1-0 at the St. Petersburg Stadium.

“The Chileans have a very good team, great players. Look at the moments they created today! Our victory is all the more valuable because the opponent was so strong. This is very important for the guys. I am proud of my team, the team that we managed to create at the Confederations Cup. It doesn’t matter how many players from this squad will be at the World Cup in a year. In any case, this is the experience and success that will stay with all of us. The guys fought for every meter of the field, they were just mega proud!”- team head coach Joachim Löw shares his impressions.

It is interesting that before the start of the tournament, many did not know most of the German national team: the coach brought the second squad of the team. The fans were perplexed: “Who are these young guys? Will they be able to become Cup winners?”, because the average age of the players is only 24 years old. Contrary to expectations, it was precisely the well-developed technique, passion and youthful sparkle in the eyes that helped the players win.

At the end of the match, the best player and winner of the Adidas Golden Ball was the captain of the German national team, Julian Draxler.

The Golden Boot went to Germany striker Timo Werner.

The captain of the Chilean national team, Claudio Bravo, received the Golden Glove.

Confederations Cup in a new way

It is worth noting the innovations of the tournament. In the group stage match between Portugal and Mexico (2:2), the video assistant referee (VAR) system was used for the first time in the tournament.

Tablets with statistics were also tested at the Confederations Cup final. FIFA provided them to the Germans and Chileans, which allowed analysts and team medical staff to access player statistics and match video in real time.

The goal of this initiative is not only to achieve a better understanding, but also to identify possible pros and cons when using electronic communications in the technical area.

Who is the volunteer? I am a volunteer!

A tournament under the auspices of FIFA means not only millions of fans, hundreds of representatives of the Organizing Committee, media and security services, but also 9,900 volunteers, about whom a separate article can be written.

Thus, during the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup, more than two thousand volunteers were involved in Kazan alone, who helped with the tournament in 20 functional areas. The guys were personally thanked by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, General Director of the Russia 2018 Organizing Committee Alexey Sorokin, as well as players of the Chilean national team at the end of the last match of the Tournament of Champions in Kazan.

Let us remind you that on June 28, the teams of Chile and Portugal met at the 45,000-seat Kazan Arena. The Chilean team won the penalty shootout with a score of 3:0, earning a ticket to the finals of the tournament.

Last mile

For Russians, such a phenomenon as the last mile became surprising. This is approximately a kilometer radius around the stadium, where only accredited transport could travel between 5 hours before the start of the match and 3 hours after its end.

At first glance, the introduced requirement is not entirely convenient for residents and guests of the host cities. However, public transport ran regularly on match days, and its operating hours ended four hours after the end of the match.

Moreover, fans were provided with free shuttles to the stadiums, travel on public transport, as well as on commuter trains and Aeroexpress. The main condition was to have a match ticket and FAN ID with you.

Spirit of Football

Of course, fans of the participating teams deserve special attention. Fans flew thousands of kilometers to support their home team.

In June, the capital of Tatarstan alone was visited by seven thousand sunny Mexicans! Also, the Chileans, Portuguese, Germans and, of course, the Russians attended the games of their national teams.

Fans danced in circles on the central streets of the city, happily gave sombreros to local residents and exchanged national souvenirs.

Matchapuri in Kazan style

The Kazan chain of Georgian cafes did not stand aside from the world sporting event and decided to attract city guests with a new dish on the menu - matchpuri. It was a modified Adjarian-style khachapuri, made in the shape of an oval, into which, instead of one quail egg, 11 were added, which symbolizes the football stadium and the team of players on the field.

It's only begining

In conclusion, we would like to remind you that in less than a year, Russia will host the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which will bring together 32 participating teams. Hurry up to purchase tickets for matches and register for a FAN ID. See you at the stadium!

There is not much time left and this tournament is an excellent opportunity to test the level of readiness of the country for the upcoming World Cup, both for the organizing country and for FIFA. It’s no secret that the Confederations Cup is a kind of preparatory competition, it takes place once every 4 years, directly a year before the World Championship itself, and it is the most important one, just for the country that hosts the world championship. Checking the infrastructure, hotels, volunteer work, service sector, etc. is, if not the main, then one of the determining factors on the way to holding a sports forum and receiving international guests and can become a calling card for Russia in forming an overall assessment of the country’s degree of readiness for the great football holiday.

Who will we see in the Confederations Cup?

The 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup will consist of eight participants, teams from six continents will play. The Russian national team, as the host country of the tournament, the current world champion team Germany, Australia, as the champion of the Asian Cup, the triumphant Copa America - the Chilean team, Concacaf will be represented by Mexico.

On the fields of France we will recognize the champion of Euro 2016, in Oceania the winner of the Nations Cup, both tournaments will be held this summer. One more participant will be determined at the 2017 African Cup.

Draw and format of the Confederations Cup

In 2015, FIFA published the competition calendar, the format remained unchanged, two groups of 4 teams each, the two best teams from each quartet advance to the semi-finals, their winners meet the teams that took second place in the opposite groups. The Russian team will play in Group A, and the German team will begin its journey in Group B. Their opponents in the quartets will be determined when all 6 representatives of their continents become known.

Arenas of the 2017 Confederations Cup

Let's get acquainted with the cities where the meetings will be held:

• Moscow;
• Saint Petersburg;
• Kazan;
• Sochi.

It is they who must be this beautiful cover for the world community for two weeks in order to once again convince everyone that such an honor was not given to them in vain. The tournament arenas will be:

• Opening Arena;
• Zenit Arena;
• Kazan Arena;
• Sochi "Fisht"

Let's talk a little more detail about each structure. Let's start with Moscow's Otkritie Arena. This stadium is home to the Moscow football club Spartak. The arena opened in September 2014 and can accommodate approximately 45,000 fans. Otkritie Arena received category 4 from UEFA.

"Otkritie Arena"

Kazan was also entrusted with the honorable right to host matches of the 2017 Confederations Cup; between 2010 and 2013, the construction of the Kazan Arena took place in the city. The stadium is one of the largest in Russia (45,379 spectators), has experience in hosting international competitions such as the 2013 Universiade and the 2015 World Aquatics Championships. It is the host of a unique achievement: 12 world records in the swimming discipline were broken in this football arena.

"Kazan Arena"

The famous city of Sochi will host the tournament matches at the Fisht arena, known to us from the 2014 Winter Olympics. The complex was built in the same 2014, has a 4th category from UEFA. The stadium was named after a mountain peak located in the Main Caucasus Range.

"Fisht" during the 2014 Olympic Games

Of all four stadiums, only Zenit Arena, also known in St. Petersburg as Krestovsky, is undergoing the completion process. The Zenit football club will hold its matches here. The stadium will be ready to accommodate 68,134 spectators. The opening is scheduled for September 2016. This is roughly what the sports facility should look like this fall (see photo below).

Zenit Arena project

Each arena will host 3 group stage matches, as well as two playoff matches; the final match will be hosted by the Zenit Arena.

Teams that we will see in 2017 on the fields of Russia

Perhaps the main favorite of the upcoming cup can rightfully be called “Bundesteam”. The German team is the current world champion and it is unlikely that anyone will argue that Joachim Löw’s boys are not capable of repeating their success on Brazilian fields in Russia. Germany took part in the Confederations Cup twice, in 1999 and 2005 as host before the home World Cup. It is no secret that the Germans are maximalists and will try to prove to everyone the famous words of the English football player Gary Lineker: “Football is a simple game, 22 people play it, and the Germans win.”

The hosts of the tournament, the Russian team, will also try to show their best in front of their home stands. The issue with the coach remains open, since the current “coach” of the team, Leonid Slutsky, may leave his post after Euro 2016. It is also worth noting the upcoming generational change in Russians; young and promising players are already vying for the place of veterans.

The Chilean national team will make its debut in the Corn Federation Cup in 2017. The Chileans quite unexpectedly became the winners of the home America's Cup. However, the team's coach, who led the team to success, left his position during the selection of the team for the World Cup, but let's not get ahead of ourselves, because the team has such stars as Bayern Munich midfielder Arturo Vidal and London Arsenal winger "Alexis Sanchez, these two sure know how to win.

The Mexican national team can already be safely called an experienced participant in the cup. The descendants of the Aztecs have already taken part in the tournament 6 times and even triumphed at the 1999 home cup, and in 1995 they won bronze. The Mexicans have the status of a strong and unyielding team, which gives their all on the field one hundred percent in every match, and it’s no wonder that in Russia we can expect “surprises” from them.

The Australian team will be the dark horse in the tournament. By exchanging Oceania for Asia, the Australians significantly added to the game plan, because the competition from the national teams of Japan and South Korea is more powerful than from New Zealand. The Australians will go to Russia as Asian Cup champions and will likely return home with their heads held high.

We will be able to talk about the remaining participants when Euro 2016, the Nations Cup and the African Cup in winter 2017 take place this summer.

What to expect from the 2017 Confederations Cup?

Russia's preparations for the upcoming tournaments are controlled not only by Russian officials, but also by FIFA; a delegation from this organization has inspected sports facilities more than once; on April 6, the commission visited St. Petersburg, then Sochi. It can be concluded that the control of international organizations will significantly help the preparations, because the image of not only the organizers, but also FIFA itself is affected. For Russia, the World Cup is a chance to demonstrate to the world community its experience in hosting major sporting events, confirm its reputation as a sports power and divert attention from the political component with a certain motto: sport unites all nations. Surely, in the summer of 2017, the Confederations Cup will be the final starting point before the most important football forum on the planet.