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2017 FIFA Confederations Cup
Кубок конфедераций FIFA 2017
Kubok konfederatsiy FIFA 2017
Tournament details
Host countryRussia
Dates17 June – 2 July
Teams8 (from 6 confederations)
Venue4 (in 4 host cities)
Final positions
Champions Germany (1st title)
Runners-up Chile
Third place Portugal
Fourth place Mexico
Tournament statistics
Matches played16
Goals scored43 (2.69 per match)
Attendance628,304 (39,269 per match)
Top scorer(s)Germany Leon Goretzka
Germany Lars Stindl
Germany Timo Werner
(3 goals each)
Best playerGermany Julian Draxler
Best goalkeeperChile Claudio Bravo
Fair play award Germany
← 2013
2017 FIFA Confederations Cup participating teams

The 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup was the tenth and final edition of the FIFA Confederations Cup, a quadrennial international men's football tournament organised by FIFA. It was held in Russia, from 17 June to 2 July 2017, as a prelude to the 2018 FIFA World Cup.[1]

Russia was announced as the host on 2 December 2010 after the country was awarded the hosting rights of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.[2] The matches were played in four stadiums in four cities: Saint Petersburg, Moscow, Kazan, and Sochi. It was the only time Russia hosted the tournament and the third time the Confederations Cup was held in the European continent. As hosts, Russia qualified automatically for the tournament; they were joined by the six winners of the FIFA confederation championships and the 2014 FIFA World Cup champions, Germany.

The final tournament was played in two stages: a group stage and a latter knockout stage. In the group stage, each team played three games in a group of four, with the winners and runners-up from each group advancing to the knockout stage. In the knockout stage, the four teams competed in single-elimination matches, beginning with the semi-finals and ending with the final match of the tournament. A third-place match was played between the two losing semi-finalist teams. The final match was also attended by young participants of the international children's social programme Football for Friendship from 64 countries.

The defending champions, Brazil, who won the previous three Confederations Cups (2005, 2009, 2013), failed to qualify for the first time since 1995 following their loss on penalties to Paraguay in the quarter-finals of the 2015 Copa América. 2015 AFC Asian Cup winners Australia became the first team to qualify from multiple confederations, having previously represented the OFC in 1997, 2001 and 2005. This was the only Confederations Cup to feature the video assistant referee (VAR).

World champions Germany won their only Confederations Cup title following a 1–0 win over Chile in the final.[3]

This was the last Confederations Cup held before being folded by FIFA in order to make way for the FIFA Club World Cup expansion, along with the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup.[4][5]

Qualification

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The eight competing teams were the host nation, the reigning FIFA World Cup champions, and the six holders of the FIFA confederation championships. If any team qualified for multiple berths (such as, if the World Cup champions also won their continental championship), the next best-placed team from their continental championship would have qualified.

After Russia secured a spot in the tournament as the hosts, Germany were the first team to qualify via competition, after winning the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. The final match saw the Germans clinch the country's fourth world title through a 1–0 extra-time win against Argentina. Australia were the next team to qualify after beating South Korea 2–1 after extra time, in the 2015 AFC Asian Cup Final. This victory marked Australia's first Asian Cup win since their move from the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) in 2006. It was also the first time a team had become champions of two confederations, following Australia's four OFC Nations Cup titles. Chile were the fourth team to secure a spot at the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup after defeating Argentina 4–1 on a penalty shoot-out following a 0–0 draw after extra time, in the 2015 Copa América Final.

As 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup champions, Mexico's qualifying path saw them face 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup champions United States in the 2015 CONCACAF Cup play-off match. The new format, in which the two most recent CONCACAF Gold Cup winners compete to decide the representative team of CONCACAF, was won by Mexico 3–2 after extra time. New Zealand were the sixth team to qualify for the tournament after defeating Papua New Guinea 4–2 on a penalty shoot-out following a 0–0 draw after extra time, in the 2016 OFC Nations Cup Final.

Portugal were the seventh team to qualify, after defeating host nation France 1–0 after extra time, in the UEFA Euro 2016 Final. The 2017 Africa Cup of Nations winning team, Cameroon, took the eighth and final spot with their 2–1 win against Egypt in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations Final.[6] This was the first time in FIFA Confederations Cup history that three national teams from any single confederation (Russia, Germany and Portugal from UEFA) participated in the tournament.

Qualified teams

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The following teams qualified for the tournament.

Country Confederation Qualified as Qualified on Previous appearances in tournament[7]
 Russia UEFA Hosts 2 December 2010 0 (debut)
 Germany UEFA 2014 FIFA World Cup winners 13 July 2014 2 (1999, 2005)
 Australia AFC[8] 2015 AFC Asian Cup winners 31 January 2015 3 (1997, 2001, 2005)
 Chile CONMEBOL 2015 Copa América winners 4 July 2015 0 (debut)
 Mexico CONCACAF CONCACAF Cup winners 10 October 2015 6 (1995, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2005, 2013)
 New Zealand OFC 2016 OFC Nations Cup winners 11 June 2016 3 (1999, 2003, 2009)
 Portugal UEFA UEFA Euro 2016 winners 10 July 2016 0 (debut)
 Cameroon CAF 2017 Africa Cup of Nations winners 5 February 2017 2 (2001, 2003)

Venues

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Four cities served as the venues for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup.[9][10] All four venues were also among the 12 used for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

On 8 October 2015, FIFA and the Local Organising Committee agreed on the official names of the stadiums used during the tournament.[11]

Saint Petersburg
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Location of the host cities of the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup.
 Moscow
Krestovsky Stadium
(Saint Petersburg Stadium) 		Otkritie Arena
(Spartak Stadium)
Capacity: 68,134 Capacity: 45,360
Kazan Sochi
Kazan Arena Fisht Olympic Stadium
(Fisht Stadium)
Capacity: 45,379 Capacity: 47,659

Schedule

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The full schedule was announced by FIFA on 24 July 2015 (without kick-off times, which were confirmed later).[12] Russia was placed in position A1 in the group stage and played in the opening match against New Zealand at the Zenit Arena in Saint Petersburg on 17 June. The distribution of the knockout stage matches was as follows:[13]

Draw

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The draw took place on 26 November 2016, 18:00 MSK (UTC+3), at the Tennis Academy in Kazan.[14]

For the draw, the eight teams were allocated to two pots. Pot 1 contained hosts Russia and the three highest-ranked teams in the November 2016 edition of the FIFA World Rankings (shown in parentheses below):[15] Germany, Chile, and Portugal. Pot 2 contained the remaining four teams: Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and the winners of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (whose identity was not known at the time of the draw and regardless of their identity could not be among the three highest-ranked participating teams),[16] which was won by Cameroon on 5 February 2017 to complete the line-up.[17]

The eight teams were drawn into two groups of four with each group containing two teams from Pot 1 and two teams from Pot 2. During the draw procedure, teams were drawn into alternating groups (Group A, then Group B, repeating) and assigned a position within the group by drawing another ball. As hosts, Russia were automatically assigned to Position A1 in the draw. Since there were three teams from Europe, one of the two groups was certain to contain two teams from the same confederation (Russia and Portugal), the first time this happened in a FIFA Confederations Cup.[18]

Pot 1 Pot 2
  1. ^ Assigned to A1

Match officials

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A total of 9 refereeing trios (a referee and two assistant referees), 1 support referee, and 8 video assistant referees were appointed for the tournament.[19][20]

Confederation Referee Assistant referees Support referee Video assistant referee
AFC Saudi Arabia Fahad Al-Mirdasi Saudi Arabia Abdullah Al-Shalawi
Saudi Arabia Mohammed Al-Abakry 		– Uzbekistan Ravshan Irmatov
Iran Alireza Faghani Iran Reza Sokhandan
Iran Mohammadreza Mansouri
CAF The Gambia Bakary Gassama Burundi Jean-Claude Birumushahu
Kenya Marwa Range 		– Senegal Malang Diedhiou
CONCACAF United States Mark Geiger Canada Joe Fletcher
United States Charles Justin Morgante 		– United States Jair Marrufo
CONMEBOL Argentina Néstor Pitana Argentina Hernán Maidana
Argentina Juan Pablo Belatti 		– Paraguay Enrique Cáceres
Brazil Sandro Ricci
Colombia Wilmar Roldán Colombia Alexander Guzman
Colombia Cristian De La Cruz
OFC – – French Polynesia Abdelkader Zitouni –
UEFA Serbia Milorad Mažić Serbia Milovan Ristić
Serbia Dalibor Đurđević 		– Portugal Artur Soares Dias
Romania Ovidiu Hațegan
France Clément Turpin
Italy Gianluca Rocchi Italy Elenito Di Liberatore
Italy Mauro Tonolini
Slovenia Damir Skomina Slovenia Jure Praprotnik
Slovenia Robert Vukan

Match ball

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The official match ball for the Cup was produced by Adidas and was named "Krasava",[21] which is a Russian slang word for "beautiful" or "awesome".

Squads

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Main article: 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup squads

Each team had to name a preliminary squad of 30 players. From the preliminary squad, the team had to name a final squad of 23 players (three of whom must be goalkeepers) by the FIFA deadline. Players in the final squad could be replaced due to serious injury up to 24 hours prior to kickoff of the team's first match, where the replacement players did not need to be in the preliminary squad.[22] The official squads were announced by FIFA on 8 June 2017.[23][24]

Group stage

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All times are local, MSK (UTC+3).[25]

Tiebreakers

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The top two teams of each group advanced to the semi-finals. The rankings of teams in each group were determined as follows (regulations Article 19.6):[22]

  1. points obtained in all group matches;
  2. goal difference in all group matches;
  3. number of goals scored in all group matches;

If two or more teams were equal on the basis of the above three criteria, their rankings were determined as follows:

  1. points obtained in the group matches between the teams concerned;
  2. goal difference in the group matches between the teams concerned;
  3. number of goals scored in the group matches between the teams concerned;
  4. fair play points
    • first yellow card: minus 1 point;
    • indirect red card (second yellow card): minus 3 points;
    • direct red card: minus 4 points;
    • yellow card and direct red card: minus 5 points;
  5. drawing of lots by the FIFA Organising Committee.

Group A

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Main article: 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup Group A
Pos Team
 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1  Portugal 3 2 1 0 7 2 +5 7 Advance to knockout stage
2  Mexico 3 2 1 0 6 4 +2 7
3  Russia (H) 3 1 0 2 3 3 0 3
4  New Zealand 3 0 0 3 1 8 −7 0
Source: FIFA
(H) Hosts
Russia 2–0 New Zealand
 Report
Attendance: 50,251
Portugal 2–2 Mexico
 Report
Attendance: 34,372
Russia 0–1 Portugal
Report Ronaldo 8'
Attendance: 42,759
Mexico 2–1 New Zealand
 Report Wood 42'
Attendance: 25,133
Mexico 2–1 Russia
 Report Samedov 25'
Attendance: 41,585
New Zealand 0–4 Portugal
Report
Attendance: 56,290

Group B

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Main article: 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup Group B
Pos Team
 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1  Germany 3 2 1 0 7 4 +3 7 Advance to knockout stage
2  Chile 3 1 2 0 4 2 +2 5
3  Australia 3 0 2 1 4 5 −1 2
4  Cameroon 3 0 1 2 2 6 −4 1
Source: FIFA
Cameroon 0–2 Chile
Report
Attendance: 33,492
Australia 2–3 Germany
 Report
Attendance: 28,605
Cameroon 1–1 Australia
Zambo Anguissa 45+1' Report Milligan 60' (pen.)
Attendance: 35,021
Germany 1–1 Chile
Stindl 41' Report Sánchez 6'
Attendance: 38,222
Germany 3–1 Cameroon
 Report Aboubakar 78'
Attendance: 30,230
Chile 1–1 Australia
Rodríguez 67' Report Troisi 42'
Attendance: 33,639

Knockout stage

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Main article: 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup knockout stage

In the knockout stage, if a match was level at the end of normal playing time, extra time was played (two periods of 15 minutes each), where each team was allowed to make a fourth substitution. If still tied after extra time, the match was decided by a penalty shoot-out to determine the winners.[22]

Bracket

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Semi-finalsFinal
 
      
 
28 June — Kazan
 
 
 Portugal0 (0)
 
2 July — Saint Petersburg
 
 Chile (p)0 (3)
 
 Chile0
 
29 June — Sochi
 
 Germany1
 
 Germany4
 
 
 Mexico1
 
Third place play-off
 
 
2 July — Moscow
 
 
 Portugal (a.e.t.)2
 
 
 Mexico1

Semi-finals

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Portugal 0–0 (a.e.t.) Chile
Report
Penalties
 0–3
Attendance: 40,855
Germany 4–1 Mexico
 Report Fabián 89'
Attendance: 37,923

Third place play-off

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Portugal 2–1 (a.e.t.) Mexico
 Report Neto 54' (o.g.)
Attendance: 42,659

Final

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Main article: 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup final
Chile 0–1 Germany
Report Stindl 20'
Attendance: 57,268

Awards

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The following awards were given at the conclusion of the tournament.[26] The player awards were all sponsored by Adidas.

Golden Ball Silver Ball Bronze Ball
Germany Julian Draxler Chile Alexis Sánchez Germany Leon Goretzka
Golden Boot Silver Boot[27]
Germany Timo Werner Germany Leon Goretzka Germany Lars Stindl
3 goals, 2 assists 3 goals, 0 assists
Golden Glove
Chile Claudio Bravo
FIFA Fair Play Trophy
 Germany

Additionally, FIFA.com shortlisted six goals so that football fans could vote on the tournaments' best.[28] The poll closed on 10 July.

Hyundai Goal of the Tournament
Goalscorer Opponent Score Round
Mexico Marco Fabián  Germany 3–1 Semi-finals

Statistics

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Main article: 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup statistics

Goalscorers

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There were 43 goals scored in 16 matches, for an average of 2.69 goals per match.

3 goals

2 goals

1 goal

1 own goal

Source: FIFA[29]

Tournament ranking

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Per statistical convention in football, matches decided in extra time are counted as wins and losses, while matches decided by penalty shoot-outs are counted as draws.

Pos Grp Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Final result
1 B  Germany 5 4 1 0 12 5 +7 13 Champions
2 B  Chile 5 1 3 1 4 3 +1 6 Runners-up
3 A  Portugal 5 3 2 0 9 3 +6 11 Third place
4 A  Mexico 5 2 1 2 8 10 −2 7 Fourth place
5 A  Russia (H) 3 1 0 2 3 3 0 3 Eliminated in
group stage
6 B  Australia 3 0 2 1 4 5 −1 2
7 B  Cameroon 3 0 1 2 2 6 −4 1
8 A  New Zealand 3 0 0 3 1 8 −7 0
Source: FIFA[30]
(H) Hosts

Prize money

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Based on final position, teams received prize money from FIFA.[31]

Competition stage Final position Prize money (US dollars)
Final Winners $5,000,000
Runners-up $4,500,000
Match for third place Third place $3,500,000
Fourth place $3,000,000
Group stage Fifth to eighth place $2,000,000

Ticketing

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Tickets were distributed in four stages: pre-sale for holders of Visa cards, random draw, first-come first-served, and last-minute sales.[32]

Sponsorship

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FIFA partners FIFA World Cup sponsors European supporters

Broadcasting rights

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Territory Broadcaster Ref.
 Albania RTSH [45]
 Argentina TyC, DirecTV [45]
 Armenia ARMTV [45]
 Australia SBS, Optus Sport [45][46]
 Austria ORF [45]
 Azerbaijan Idman Azerbaijan, İTV [45]
 Belarus BTRC [45]
 Belgium VRT, RTBF [45]
 Bolivia Unitel, Red Uno, DirecTV [45]
 Bosnia and Herzegovina BHRT [45]
 Brazil Globo, SporTV, Band [45]
 Brunei Astro [45]
 Bulgaria BNT [45]
 Canada RDS, TSN [45]
 Chile Canal 13, TVN, Mega, DirecTV [45]
 China Tencent Sports [47]
 Colombia Caracol TV, RCN TV, DirecTV [45]
 Costa Rica Teletica, Sky [45]
 Croatia HRT [45]
 Cyprus CyBC [45]
 Czech Republic ČT [45]
 Denmark DR, TV 2 [45]
 Ecuador RTS [45]
 El Salvador TCS, Sky [45]
 Estonia ERR [45]
 Faroe Islands DR [45]
 Finland Yle [48]
 France TF1, SFR Sport [45][49]
 Germany ARD, ZDF [45]
 Georgia GPB [45]
 Greece ERT [45]
 Greenland DR, TV 2 [45]
 Guatemala TVA, Sky [45]
 Honduras Televicentro, Sky [45]
 Hong Kong LeSports [45]
 Hungary MTVA [45]
 Iceland RÚV [45]
 India Sony Pictures Networks [45]
 Indonesia RTV (terrestrial), OrangeTV [50][51]
 Ireland RTÉ [45]
 Israel KAN [45]
 Italy Sky [52]
 Japan Fuji TV, NHK [45]
 Kosovo RTK [45]
 Latvia LTV [45]
 Liechtenstein SRG SSR [45]
 Lithuania LRT [45]
 Macau TDM [53]
 Malaysia Astro [45]
 Malta PBS [45]
 MENA[note 1] beIN Sports [45]
 Mexico Televisa, TV Azteca [45]
 Moldova TRM [45]
 Montenegro RTCG [45]
   Nepal Sony Pictures Networks [45]
 Netherlands NOS [45]
 New Zealand Prime, Sky Sport [54][45][55]
 Nicaragua Ratensa [45]
 Norway NRK, TV 2 [45]
 Pakistan Sony Pictures Networks [45]
 Panama Corporación Medcom, Televisora Nacional, Sky [45]
 Paraguay TyC [45]
 Peru Latina Televisión, DirecTV [45]
 Philippines ABS-CBN [45]
 Poland TVP [45]
 Portugal RTP [45][56]
 Puerto Rico Telemundo Puerto Rico, Punto 2 [57]
 Romania TVR [45]
 Russia Channel One, Match TV [58][59]
 Serbia RTS [45]
 Slovenia RTVSLO [45]
 South Africa SABC, SuperSport [60]
 South Korea KBS, MBC, SBS [45]
 Spain GOL [61]
 Sub-Saharan Africa[note 2] SuperSport, Star Times [45]
 Sweden SVT [45]
  Switzerland SRG SSR [45]
 Taiwan ELTA TV [62]
 Tajikistan TV Varzish [45]
 Thailand Channel 3 [63]
 Turkey TRT [45]
 United Kingdom ITV[note 3] [45]
 United States Fox, Telemundo [45]
 Uruguay Monte Carlo TV, Canal 10, Teledoce, TyC [45]
 Venezuela Meridiano Televisión, Venevisión [45]
  1. ^ excludes Israel
  2. ^ excludes South Africa
  3. ^ ITV did not broadcast the third-place match

Logistics

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Free travel via additional trains travelling between host cities during the sporting events were provided to spectators holding match tickets or documents granting access to the match, along with FAN ID.[64]

FAN IDs were issued to all spectators of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 for access to a stadium. FAN ID gave the opportunity to use free transport services on the match days in the cities hosting the sports events. The foreign citizens, who come to the Russian Federation as spectators of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 matches, could use their FAN IDs for multiple visa-free entry into and exit from the Russian Federation upon presentation of valid identity documents that are recognized as such by the Russian Federation, during the period that started ten days before the date of the first match and ended ten days after the date of the last match of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017.[65]

In 2015, the Russian Ministry of Sport and Local Organising Committee launched a website aimed at providing coverage of the preparation process ahead of the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup and 2018 FIFA World Cup.[66]

References

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The 2017 was the tenth and final edition of the quadrennial international men's tournament organized by , featuring the reigning champions, the six continental champions, and the host nation. Held in from 17 June to 2 July 2017 across four venues—Saint Petersburg Stadium, Spartak Stadium in , Kazan Arena, and Fisht Stadium in —it served as a major test event for the infrastructure and organization ahead of the , which also hosted. The eight participating teams were divided into two groups of four for the group stage, with the top two from each advancing to the semi-finals, followed by a third-place match and final. consisted of hosts , (OFC champions), ( winners), and ( 2015 winners), while included world champions , ( 2015 winners), (CAF 2017 winners), and ( 2016 winners). topped undefeated and advanced to the final by defeating 4–1 in the semi-finals, while advanced by defeating 0–0 (3–0 on penalties) in the other semi-final. then secured third place by defeating 2–1 after extra time. In the final at Stadium on 2 July, a youthful German squad—featuring emerging talents like and —secured a 1–0 victory over through a 20th-minute goal by , claiming Germany's first and only Confederations Cup title. The tournament was widely regarded as a , with 16 matches producing 43 goals (an average of 2.69 per game) and strong fan engagement, including 628,304 attendees across the venues. It marked the end of the Confederations Cup format, as opted to discontinue the event after 2017 to prioritize an expanded 24-team starting in 2025, citing calendar congestion and a desire to enhance club competitions. Despite its abolition, the 2017 edition highlighted global football diversity and provided valuable preparation for Russia's , where several German players from the squad went on to feature prominently.

Background

Host selection

The FIFA Confederations Cup, inaugurated in 1997, has been held every four years as an international men's football tournament organized by . It traditionally features the reigning champions, the winners of the six continental confederation championships, and the host nation, providing a competitive showcase for top teams while serving as a preparatory event for the subsequent . The tournament evolved from the King Fahd Cup, held in in 1992 and 1995, which later retroactively recognized as its first two editions. This format allows the host country to test its infrastructure, logistics, security measures, and organizational capabilities in advance of the larger global event. Hosting rights for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup were awarded to on 2 2010 by the Executive Committee during a meeting in , , as part of the simultaneous decision to grant the 2018 . Unlike standalone tournaments, the Confederations Cup does not involve a separate bidding process; instead, it is automatically assigned to the nation selected to host the following , ensuring alignment in venues and preparations. Russia's selection thus stemmed directly from its successful World Cup bid, with no competing applications specifically for the Confederations Cup. Russia's bid for the 2018 emerged from a competitive process that began in 2009, where four candidates vied for the 2018 edition: , , the joint / bid, and the joint / bid. In the voting rounds conducted by the 22-member Executive Committee, secured victory with 13 votes in the second round, following a first-round tally of 9 votes, while the / joint bid received 7. This outcome positioned to leverage the Confederations Cup as a critical trial for its infrastructure, including stadium upgrades, transportation networks, and fan facilities across multiple cities, to identify and address potential operational challenges a year in advance.

Tournament format

The 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup consisted of eight national teams divided into two groups of four, with each team playing three round-robin matches within their group. The top two teams from each group advanced to the semi-final , where the winners proceeded to the final and the losers contested the third-place match. This format ensured a total of 16 matches over the tournament's duration from 17 June to 2 July. All matches followed the standard FIFA Laws of the Game, comprising two 45-minute halves plus added stoppage time, with knockout ties resolved by 30 minutes of extra time and, if necessary, a penalty shoot-out. In the group stage, teams earned three points for a win, one for a draw, and none for a loss. Tie-breaking criteria prioritized greatest number of points obtained, followed by , goals scored, head-to-head results, fair play conduct (deducting points for cautions and sendings-off), and finally a drawing of lots conducted by the FIFA Organising Committee if all else was equal; detailed fair play scoring included minus one point for a yellow card, minus three for an indirect red, minus four for a direct red, and minus five for a yellow followed by a direct red. As a preparatory event for the hosted by , the 2017 edition functioned as a rehearsal for logistics, venues, and operations, with all matches scheduled in the European portion of and aligned to (UTC+3) to facilitate European broadcasting and travel. Each participating team submitted a final of 23 players, including three goalkeepers. Injured players could be replaced up to 24 hours prior to their team's first fixture, subject to medical approval.

Qualification

Qualification process

The qualification process for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup provided automatic entry to the host nation, , as determined by regulations for the tournament. This ensured the host's participation as a key component of the event, serving as a preparatory showcase ahead of the . The process emphasized the tournament's identity as a gathering of continental champions, with eight teams in total: the host, the reigning winners from (), and one representative from each of the six confederations based on the outcome of their most recent continental championship. Each confederation allocated its spot to the winner of its flagship tournament held closest to the Confederations Cup dates. For UEFA, the qualification went to the winner of the , which concluded in July 2016. CONMEBOL's representative was the champion of the , finalized in July 2015. The (AFC) awarded its place to the victor of the , held in January 2015. The (CONCACAF) selected the winner of the , completed in July 2015. The (OFC) granted qualification to the champion of the , which took place in June 2016. Finally, the (CAF) provided its entrant via the winner of the , the last major qualifier to be decided. Most qualification spots were secured by mid-2016, allowing teams ample preparation time, though the CAF slot remained open until the Africa Cup of Nations final in February 2017. No replacements were required during the process, as all designated champions confirmed their participation without incident. This structured approach highlighted the tournament's role in assembling elite national teams to compete as "champions of champions" in a competitive prelude to the .

Qualified teams

The 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup featured eight teams representing six of FIFA's confederations, including three from due to the host nation and continental champions aligning within the same confederation.
TeamConfederationQualification
RussiaQualified as host nation, selected to host the .
Qualified as winners of , defeating France 1–0 after extra time in the final on 10 July 2016.
Qualified as winners of the , defeating 1–0 after extra time in the final on 13 July 2014.
Qualified as winners of the , defeating 4–1 on penalties after a 0–0 draw in the final on 4 July 2015.
MexicoCONCACAFQualified as winners of the , defeating Jamaica 3–1 in the final on 26 July 2015.
AFCQualified as winners of the , defeating South Korea 2–1 after extra time in the final on 31 January 2015.
OFCQualified as winners of the , defeating 1–0 in the final on 11 June 2016.
CAFQualified as winners of the , defeating 2–1 in the final on 5 February 2017.

Preparations

Venues

The 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup took place across four modern stadiums in , chosen for their geographic distribution spanning from the European northwest to the southern region, as well as to test ahead of the . These venues included newly constructed or recently renovated facilities, all fitted with natural grass pitches to meet standards, and equipped with advanced features such as LED floodlighting for optimal visibility during broadcasts and matches. Preparations also encompassed readiness for the (VAR) system, marking its international debut in a tournament, with dedicated control rooms and cabling installed at each site. The flagship venue was the Saint Petersburg Stadium, located on Krestovsky Island in , which opened in June 2017 specifically for the tournament and hosted the opening match and final. With a capacity of 57,268 spectators, it featured state-of-the-art architecture and was designed as the home for . In Sochi, the , situated in the Olympic Park in the Adler district, underwent renovations after serving as the main venue for the , converting its track-and-field configuration to a football-specific layout with a capacity of 41,220 for the event. It hosted several group stage matches and one semi-final. The , on the banks of the Kazanka River in , had been operational since its opening in 2013 and accommodated 45,000 fans during the Confederations Cup, where it staged group stage games and the other semi-final. Built as a key facility for the city, it integrated seamlessly with the surrounding urban landscape. Completing the quartet, the (also known as Otkrytiye Arena) in Moscow's Tushino district opened in 2014 and offered a capacity of 42,759, serving as the home ground for while hosting opening group matches. Its construction emphasized fan accessibility and modern amenities.
StadiumLocationCapacityOpening/Notes
Saint Petersburg Stadium57,268Opened June 2017; hosted opening match and final
41,220Renovated post-2014 Olympics; semi-final venue
Kazan Arena45,000Opened 2013; semi-final venue
Spartak Stadium42,759Opened 2014; group stage matches

Match schedule

The 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup was contested from 17 June to 2 July 2017 in four Russian host cities: , , , and . The tournament opened on 17 June with host nation facing at the Saint Petersburg Stadium, kicking off at 18:00 MSK (UTC+3). The group stage spanned 17 to 25 June and featured 12 matches, scheduled in pairs daily at 18:00 and 21:00 to align with prime viewing hours across time zones. This arrangement incorporated rest days—typically two to three between a team's fixtures—while considering travel logistics across the 2,000-plus kilometers between , enabling recovery for the eight participating teams. After the group stage concluded on 25 June, a two-day rest period preceded the knockout phase. The semifinals occurred on 28 June at the Kazan Arena (21:00 MSK) and 29 June at the in (21:00 MSK). The third-place match followed on 2 July at the Spartak Stadium in (15:00 MSK), with the final that same evening at the Saint Petersburg Stadium (21:00 MSK).

Draw

The official draw for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup took place on 26 November 2016 at the Kazan Tennis Academy in , . The ceremony was conducted by President , assisted by Russian athletes including pole vaulter and footballer , who drew the teams from the pots. The eight qualified teams were divided into two pots for the draw to ensure geographical and competitive balance. Pot 1 included the host nation —automatically assigned to position A1—and the three highest-ranked eligible teams from the FIFA World Rankings of November 2016: (ranked 3rd), (4th), and (8th). Pot 2 consisted of the remaining four teams: (CONCACAF), (AFC), (OFC), and (CAF, as the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations winner was to be confirmed post-draw). Seeding was determined by confederation representation and rankings to promote fair group compositions, with fixed in Group A to facilitate hosting logistics. The draw procedure followed restrictions to avoid placing two teams from the same in the same group, except for teams (Russia, , and ), which could be due to the tournament's inclusion of multiple European representatives. Teams from Pot 1 were drawn first and assigned to Groups A and B alternately, followed by Pot 2 teams being allocated to the remaining positions in each group. This process resulted in the following group assignments: with Russia, , , and ; and with , , , and .

Organization

Match officials

FIFA appointed 36 match officials for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup, comprising 9 referees, 18 assistant referees, and 9 fourth officials drawn from all six continental confederations. The FIFA Referees Committee selected these individuals from the pool of candidates eligible for the , prioritizing referees with extensive international experience to evaluate their performance under high-stakes conditions as preparation for the subsequent global tournament. The tournament marked the debut of the (VAR) system in a major competition, with 8 VAR officials and 2 assistant VAR officials appointed to support on-field decisions in all matches, focusing on clear errors or serious missed incidents related to goals, penalties, red cards, and . This implementation allowed referees to review incidents via video footage, with the VAR team operating from a centralized in .

Referees

The following 9 referees were appointed, each leading an officiating trio:
ConfederationRefereeNationality
AFC
AFCFahad Al-Mirdasi
CAFBakary Gassama
Wilmar Roldán
Milorad Mažić
Damir Skomina
Notable assignments included Wilmar Roldán officiating the opening match between and on 17 June, and Milorad Mažić refereeing the final between and on 2 July.

Assistant Referees

Each referee was supported by two assistant referees from the same confederation, along with a fourth official. The 18 assistant referees were selected to handle offside decisions, throw-ins, and goal-line support, with fourth officials managing substitutions and timekeeping.

VAR Officials

The VAR team consisted of 8 video assistant referees and 2 assistant VARs, primarily from but including representatives from other confederations to test the system's integration. Some officials served in dual roles as assistant referees when not assigned to VAR duties. The team included: This group reviewed footage for accuracy, communicating directly with the on-field referee via headset, and represented the initial real-world application of VAR ahead of its broader adoption.

Match ball

The official match ball for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup was the Krasava, unveiled by on November 11, 2016. Featuring a white base with vibrant geometric patterns in blue, red, and silver, the design drew inspiration from traditional Russian architecture and symbolized a Russian , while the name "Krasava"—a Russian slang term for something beautiful or well-executed—reflected the host nation's cultural flair. The ball employed thermally bonded, seamless for enhanced , predictable flight, and superior grip, meeting FIFA Quality Pro certification standards and serving as the exclusive ball for all tournament matches. Adidas, as FIFA's official partner, supplied the Krasava to align with the event's preparations ahead of the .

Squads

Each national team was required to submit a provisional squad of up to 35 players, from which a final of 23 players (including at least three goalkeepers) was selected. The final squads had to be submitted no later than 10 days before the team's , with replacements for injured players permitted up to 24 hours prior to the opening game.

Group stage

Tiebreakers

If two or more teams in a group were level on points at the end of the group stage, the following tie-breaking criteria were applied in the order given to determine their rankings. The primary criterion was goal difference in all group matches. If teams remained tied, the secondary criterion was the number of goals scored in all group matches. Should a tie persist, further criteria focused on head-to-head results among the tied teams: first, points obtained in matches between those teams; second, in those head-to-head matches; and third, goals scored in those head-to-head matches. The next criterion was fair play points, calculated based on disciplinary records in all group matches, with deductions as follows: one point for each yellow card, three points for an indirect red card, four points for a direct red card, and five points for a yellow card followed by a direct red card. The team with the fewer deductions (higher fair play points) ranked higher. If still tied after fair play, the final step was a drawing of lots conducted by the FIFA Organising Committee. In the 2017 tournament, these rules were applied in , where and both finished with seven points; advanced as group winners due to a superior of +5 compared to 's +2.

Group A

Group A consisted of the host nation , 2016 OFC Nations Cup winners , winners , and 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup winners . The group was played from 17 to 24 June 2017, with the top two teams advancing to the semi-finals. and both finished with seven points, advancing on , while earned three points and finished last with none.
PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1321072+57Advance to
2321064+27Advance to
3 (H)31023303
4300318−70
The tiebreaker between and was goal difference, as per tournament regulations. The opening match saw defeat 2–0 on 17 June at the in . defender scored an in the 31st minute after a from Aleksandr Samedov, and Fedor Smolov added a second in the 69th minute with a low shot following a quick counter-attack. The win gave the hosts a strong start to the tournament. On 18 June at the Kazan Arena in , Portugal and played out a 2–2 draw. opened the scoring for in the 18th minute with a strike from the edge of the box after a pass from . equalized for in the 30th minute via a header from Andrés Guardado's corner. Cedric Soares restored 's lead in the 86th minute with a deflected shot, but headed in a 90+3rd-minute equalizer from a corner to secure a point for . Russia's next match on 21 June at the Otkrytie Arena in ended in a 0–1 loss to . scored the only goal in the 8th minute with a header from a Nani cross, securing 's first win and putting them level with on points. Russian goalkeeper made several saves to keep the scoreline close. Later that day at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Mexico came from behind to beat New Zealand 2–1. Chris Wood gave New Zealand the lead in the 14th minute with a header from a free-kick. Raúl Jiménez equalized in the 53rd minute after a cross from Javier Aquino, and Oribe Peralta scored the winner in the 72nd minute from another Aquino assist, amid a match marked by several bookings and post-game tensions. The final group matches on 24 June determined the qualifiers. At the Stadium, lost 0–4 to . converted a penalty in the 33rd minute after was fouled, added a second in the 37th minute with a curled shot, André Silva made it 3–0 in the 80th minute from a header, and Nani sealed the win in stoppage time with a long-range effort. The result confirmed 's advancement as group winners. In at the Kazan Arena, defeated 2–1 to secure second place. scored from a penalty in the 28th minute after a foul on . equalized in the 52nd minute with a header from Héctor Herrera's lofted pass, and scored the winner in the 87th minute, capitalizing on a mistake by Akinfeev to head in a cross from Jesús Corona. The victory eliminated the hosts and highlighted 's resilience.

Group B

Group B of the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup featured the champions of Africa (), (), South America (), and Europe (). The group was highly competitive, with all teams vying for progression to the knockout stage, where the top two would advance based on points earned from a round-robin format. entered as the reigning holders, while aimed to build on their recent successes, and both and sought to make an impact as underdogs. The matches unfolded over several days in June 2017, showcasing tactical battles and moments of individual brilliance. demonstrated clinical finishing and defensive solidity, remaining unbeaten throughout. relied on set-piece threats and counter-attacks to secure their place, while and struggled with consistency, managing only draws against each other. The group's outcome highlighted the depth of international football, with narrow margins deciding progression.
PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1321074+37Advance to knockout stage
2312042+25Advance to knockout stage
3302135−22
4301227−51
The opening match on 18 June at Otkrytie Arena in saw defeat 2–0, with opening the scoring in the 10th minute via a header from a corner and sealing the win with a long-range strike in stoppage time. This result gave an early advantage and exposed 's defensive vulnerabilities. Two days later, on 20 June at Fisht Stadium in , overcame 3–1 in a dominant display. Aziz Behich's —deflected from Julian Draxler's shot—put ahead early in the second half, followed by Leon Goretzka's powerful finish and Lars Stindl's late strike; James pulled one back for . The win underscored 's transitional play under coach . On 22 June, two key fixtures occurred. At the Kazan Arena in , Germany and played out an entertaining 1–1 draw, with scoring for the Germans in the 41st minute before equalized from the penalty spot in the 43rd, marking his record-extending 38th international goal. Simultaneously, at the Arena in , and drew 1–1, with André-Frank Zambo Anguissa heading Cameroon ahead just before halftime and leveling for the Socceroos in the 54th minute, a result that kept both teams in contention but highlighted their struggles against stronger opponents. On 25 June at Fisht Stadium in , Germany secured their semifinal spot with a 3–1 victory over . Stindl opened the scoring in the sixth minute, Goretzka added a second before with a volley, and finished clinically late on; Vincent Aboubakar's stoppage-time penalty offered scant consolation for the Indomitable Lions. This performance confirmed 's group leadership. The group concluded on 25 June at Otkrytie Arena in , where edged into the knockouts with a 1–1 draw against . Australia took the lead through in the 42nd minute, but Martín Rodríguez equalized in the 67th minute; the point was enough for La Roja due to their superior . The match exemplified the group's tension, as a Chile win was not required for advancement but would have provided momentum. Germany topped the group with seven points from two wins and a draw, advancing unbeaten, while 's five points from one win and two draws secured second place ahead of Australia's two points from two draws. finished last with one point from a single draw, unable to overcome early defeats. The tiebreaker rules, favoring , proved decisive in separating the teams. Key contributions included Stindl's three goals for and Sánchez's influence for Chile, setting the stage for intriguing semifinal matchups.

Knockout stage

Bracket

The knockout stage of the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup featured a standard single-elimination format with the top two teams from each group advancing. The winners and runners-up from Groups A and B were drawn to face each other in the semi-finals: the Group A winner against the Group B runner-up, and the Group B winner against the Group A runner-up. The semi-final losers competed in a third-place play-off, while the winners advanced to the final. All matches were held in Russian host cities, with the semi-finals on 28 and 29 June, and the third-place match and final both on 2 July. The bracket was structured as follows:
Semi-final 1 (28 June 2017, Kazan Arena, Kazan)Winner
Portugal (Group A winner) vs. Chile (Group B runner-up)Chile
Semi-final 2 (29 June 2017, Fisht Olympic Stadium, Sochi)Winner
Germany (Group B winner) vs. Mexico (Group A runner-up)Germany
Third-place play-off (2 July 2017, Otkrytiye Arena, Moscow)
Portugal vs. Mexico
Final (2 July 2017, Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg)
Chile vs. Germany

Semi-finals

The semi-finals of the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup took place on 28 and 29 June 2017, pitting the Group A winner against the Group B runner-up, and the Group B winner against the Group A runner-up.

Portugal vs Chile

In the first semi-final, held at Kazan Arena in , , Portugal and played out a tense 0–0 draw after 120 minutes, with the match advancing to a penalty shoot-out. goalkeeper emerged as the hero, saving all three Portuguese penalties from , , and Luís Nani, while converted all their attempts through , , and to secure a 3–0 victory on penalties and advance to the final. The game featured several near-misses, including striking the post in extra time, but neither side could break the deadlock in regulation or additional play amid a competitive midfield battle. A crowd of 40,855 attended the match under clear evening conditions.

Germany vs Mexico

The second semi-final unfolded at in , , where Germany dominated with a 4–1 victory, showcasing their attacking prowess to reach the final. opened the scoring in the 6th minute with a powerful header from a corner, followed by his second goal just two minutes later after capitalizing on a defensive error by 's . extended the lead to 3–0 in the 58th minute, finishing a swift counter-attack initiated by a pass, before pulled one back in the 89th minute through Marco Fabián's stunning 35-yard free-kick. sealed the win in stoppage time (90+1') with a clinical finish after a through-ball from Draxler, ensuring Germany's progression despite a late surge from the Mexicans. The warm conditions in , with temperatures around 23°C (73°F), contributed to a physically demanding encounter that tested both teams' endurance. was 37,923.

Third place play-off

The third place play-off of the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup was contested between and , the respective losers of the semi-finals against and . The match took place on 2 July 2017 at the Otkrytiye Arena in , , with an attendance of 42,659 spectators. Refereed by Sandro Ricci of , the game was the first to feature two Video Assistant Referee (VAR) interventions in the tournament's knockout stage. Portugal, the European champions, started strongly but struggled to break down Mexico's defense in the first half. In the 31st minute, Portugal were awarded a penalty after VAR reviewed a foul by Mexican defender on André Silva inside the box; however, Mexico's goalkeeper saved the spot-kick from André Silva. Mexico took the lead in the 54th minute through an own goal by Portuguese defender Luís Neto, who deflected a low cross from past his own goalkeeper . The goal came against the run of play, as Portugal had dominated possession with 62% at that point. The game remained tense, with both teams trading chances. In stoppage time at the end of regular play (90+4'), Portugal equalized when defender Pepe volleyed in a corner from João Moutinho, forcing extra time. In the 104th minute of extra time, Portugal were awarded another penalty after VAR confirmed a handball by Mexican substitute Jesús Molina on a shot by Cristiano Ronaldo; Adrien Silva converted it to secure a 2–1 victory. The win marked Portugal's first podium finish in the competition's history, placing them third overall, while Mexico finished fourth despite their strong group stage performance.

Final

The final of the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup was held on 2 July 2017 at the in , , between , the champions, and , the reigning winners, who had advanced by defeating the respective semi-final opponents in the tournament bracket. secured a 1–0 victory with a goal from in the 20th minute, capitalizing on a misplaced pass by Chilean midfielder during a counter-attack; the goal came after Stindl latched onto the loose ball and slotted it past goalkeeper . Chile dominated possession with 66% and registered 22 shots compared to Germany's eight, applying early pressure through players like and , but were repeatedly denied by goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen's eight saves, including a notable stop on a header from in the second half. The match turned ill-tempered, featuring a (VAR) review in the 42nd minute for an elbow by Gonzalo Jara on , resulting in only a yellow card, alongside further bookings for , , and Bravo. Ter Stegen was named man of the match for his pivotal performance in preserving the clean sheet, while the attendance was 57,268. This triumph marked Germany's first title, achieved with a predominantly young squad including eight players eligible for the under-21 team.

Awards and statistics

Awards

The 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup featured several individual awards presented by to recognize outstanding performances, determined by a panel of experts based on players' contributions throughout the tournament. The Golden Ball was awarded to the best player overall, the Golden Boot to the top goalscorer (with tiebreakers applied if necessary), and the to the best . Additionally, the was given to the team demonstrating the highest standards of sportsmanship and discipline. Julian Draxler of received the Golden Ball for his pivotal role in his team's campaign, including key assists and creative playmaking that helped secure the title. of earned the Silver Ball as the second-best player, highlighted by his two goals in the group stage. of was awarded the Bronze Ball for his tenacious midfield performances and leadership in reaching the final. Timo Werner of won the Golden Boot with three goals, edging out teammates and who also scored three each, based on FIFA's tiebreaker criteria such as minutes played and goal timing. of claimed the Golden Glove, recognized for his commanding presence in goal during Chile's knockout run despite an early injury absence. Germany received the Fair Play Award for maintaining the tournament's best disciplinary record, with the fewest yellow cards and no red cards across their matches.
AwardRecipientTeamCriteria
Golden BallBest overall player
Silver BallSecond-best overall player
Bronze BallThird-best overall player
Golden BootTop goalscorer (3 goals)
Golden GloveBest goalkeeper
Fair Play Award-Best team discipline

Goalscorers

The 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup saw a total of 43 goals scored across 16 matches, averaging 2.69 goals per match. No player recorded a , with the maximum in a single match being two goals, achieved by against in the semi-final and against in the group stage. The top scorers were three German players, each with three goals: , , and . received the Golden Boot via tiebreakers. Seven players scored two goals each, including for , for , Edson Puch for , for , for , for , and for . The remaining goals were scored by 20 players with one goal apiece, including examples such as for , Chris Wood for , and for .
RankPlayerTeamGoalsMatches
135
135
135
423
425
424
4Edson Puch24
425
425
425
contributed the most goals with 12, followed by with 9 and with 7. and each scored 6, 2, 3, and 1. In the group stage, 33 goals were scored over 12 matches (average 2.75 per match), with leading the way. The produced 10 goals in 4 matches (average 2.5 per match), highlighted by 's 4–1 semi-final win over .

Tournament ranking

The final rankings of the eight participating teams in the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup were determined primarily by their finishing position in the , with the champion, runner-up, third-place finisher, and fourth-place team occupying positions 1 through 4, respectively. For the four teams eliminated after the group stage, rankings were based on points earned (three for a win, one for a draw), followed by , then goals scored if necessary. Germany topped the tournament ranking after securing the title with an undefeated record across five , including a 1–0 victory over in the final. Their strong group stage performance, where they earned seven points from two wins and one draw, set the foundation for their dominant run. The following table summarizes the overall performance statistics for each team, including total matches played (Pld), wins (W), draws (D), losses (L), goals for (GF), goals against (GA), (GD), and points (Pts, calculated as 3W + D).
RankTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts
1Germany5410125+713
2Chile522164+28
3Portugal531194+510
4Mexico521278-17
5Russia31023303
6Australia301235-21
7Cameroon301226-41
8New Zealand300318-70
These statistics reflect the holistic team performances, with leading in goals scored and defensive solidity, while lower-ranked teams struggled to accumulate points or maintain positive goal differences during the group stage.

Commercial aspects

The total prize pool for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup amounted to USD 20 million, distributed among the eight participating teams based on their final positions to support national federations in football development. The winner, , received USD 4.1 million, while the runner-up, , was awarded USD 3.6 million. Third place, earned by after defeating 2–1 in the play-off, brought USD 3 million, and fourth place for yielded USD 2.5 million. The four teams eliminated in the group stage—Russia, , , and —each received USD 1.7 million as a participation-based payment. These amounts incorporated base participation fees supplemented by performance bonuses, funded primarily through 's revenues from sponsorship agreements.
Final PositionTeamPrize Money (USD)
Winner4,100,000
Runner-up3,600,000
Third place3,000,000
Fourth place2,500,000
Group stage (5th–8th)Russia, , , 1,700,000 each

Sponsorship

The 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup featured sponsorship from FIFA's global partners, tournament-specific sponsors, and regional supporters, providing essential financial and logistical support for the event held in Russia. FIFA's long-term partners included , which supplied the official match ball, named Krasava, featuring a thermally bonded construction for enhanced performance, along with team kits and equipment. served as the official non-alcoholic beverage provider, promoting hydration and fan engagement initiatives. , a Chinese conglomerate, supported various FIFA initiatives. acted as the energy partner, contributing to event preparations and infrastructure, including the for the Stadium as Arena, which hosted several matches. Hyundai/ provided official automotive services, supplying a fleet of vehicles for teams, officials, and transport operations. functioned as the official airline partner, facilitating travel for participants and supporting promotional activities. Visa enabled cashless payment experiences at venues, introducing contactless technologies and partnerships with local banks for fan convenience. Tournament sponsors encompassed , a Chinese electronics firm that engaged in global marketing campaigns tied to the event as part of its broader agreement; , the official beer; McDonald’s, providing food services; and Vivo, a consumer electronics company focusing on mobile technologies. Regional national supporters included Russian firms such as , the first-ever regional supporter for the tournament, which activated banking services and fan programs in collaboration with Visa. These sponsorships collectively underpinned the event's operations, with commercial revenues helping offset organizational costs amid modest ticket sales.

Broadcasting rights

The broadcasting rights for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup were sold by FIFA to partners in more than 180 territories worldwide, ensuring extensive global television coverage across free-to-air, pay-TV, and digital platforms. In the host nation of Russia, FIFA reached a last-minute agreement with the 2SPORT2 consortium, granting free-to-air rights to Channel One and Match TV for all 16 matches, along with radio and digital transmission rights. In the United States, Fox Sports held English-language rights, airing every match live across its networks including FS1, while Telemundo provided comprehensive Spanish-language coverage, including studio shows and streaming via Telemundo Deportes En Vivo. In Brazil, Globo served as the primary broadcaster, with additional coverage on SporTV and Band, leveraging its status as a key FIFA partner in South America. Across Europe, rights were distributed through the (EBU) agreement, with public broadcasters such as ARD and in , in , and ITV in the handling coverage; also broadcast matches in select European and MENA markets. In other regions, such as , rights went to a consortium including SuperSport, , and for multi-platform distribution. Digital coverage included live streaming and highlights on FIFA.com and during the , amassing over 400 million views across platforms. In the 2020s, full match replays became available on FIFA+, enabling archival access to all games in high quality.

Logistics and ticketing

Ticketing

Ticket sales for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup launched with a pre-sale phase for Visa card holders on 8 November 2016, followed by the first public sales phase on 1 December 2016. The process was divided into four stages: the Visa pre-sale, a random draw for oversubscribed matches, first-come first-served sales, and last-minute sales closer to the dates. A total of 695,000 tickets were made available across the 16 matches held in four host cities. By the conclusion of the first-come first-served phase on 5 April 2017, 211,745 tickets had been sold through FIFA.com/tickets. The ultimately attracted 628,304 spectators, representing approximately 90% utilization of the available tickets. Ticket prices were structured in four categories to ensure , starting at 1,000 RUB (approximately $15 USD at the time) for category 4 seats reserved for Russian residents during group stage matches, and ranging up to 6,000 RUB (about $90 USD) for higher categories. Prices for the final match reached higher levels in premium categories, while hospitality packages, including premium seating, dining, and additional amenities, were priced up to 200,000 RUB (around $3,000 USD). These pricing tiers aimed to balance affordability for local fans with revenue generation for the event. Allocation of tickets followed FIFA's standard distribution model, with approximately 50% made available to the general public via the sales phases on .com/tickets, 20% reserved for FIFA partners, official hospitality, and resale through the FIFA platform, and the remaining portion distributed to participating teams for supporters, the local organizing committee, and other stakeholders. Fans could purchase up to six tickets per match and 60 per household during the initial phases, with allocations determined by demand in the random draw stage. All tickets were issued digitally through FIFA's official platform to enhance security and facilitate entry, requiring buyers to present a Fan ID—a biometric identification system mandatory for all spectators—which also provided visa-free travel and free public transport access within host cities. To combat , sales were restricted exclusively to FIFA.com/tickets and the official resale marketplace, where any secondary transactions were monitored and limited to prevent unauthorized profiteering. Post-tournament reports indicated minimal activity on the , attributed to the competitive pricing that satisfied demand without significant shortages.

Logistics

The 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup, held across four Russian cities—Kazan, Moscow, Saint Petersburg, and Sochi—featured enhanced measures building on the infrastructure from the in , with a focus on preventing and ensuring safe access for fans and teams. Authorities implemented a "fan " system, requiring international attendees to obtain a special identification document for visa-free entry and stadium access, which helped monitor and control crowd movements. In , over 8,000 personnel, including 5,000 police officers and up to 1,300 troops, were deployed, supplemented by private and volunteers; similar scaled operations occurred in other host cities. No major incidents were reported during the tournament, underscoring the effectiveness of these preparations. Transportation logistics emphasized efficient inter-city connectivity to accommodate teams and spectators traveling between venues up to 2,500 kilometers apart. Additional high-speed trains were introduced on key routes, such as the service between and (reducing travel time to about four hours) and extended services to and , with free public transport provided for ticket holders on match days, including metro, buses, and airport shuttles. Fan zones, known as Fan Fests, were established in each host city—such as on 's and 's Olympic Park—offering live screenings, entertainment, and secure gathering spaces to distribute crowds and enhance the festive atmosphere without straining stadium capacities. These arrangements facilitated smooth movement for over 500,000 attendees. Teams were accommodated in secure, high-end hotels near training facilities and venues to minimize travel disruptions and ensure privacy. For instance, the German national team was based in at a luxury adjacent to their ground, allowing focused preparation amid the [Black Sea](/page/Black Sea) coastal setting. Other squads, such as and , utilized similar isolated properties in host cities, equipped with dedicated security perimeters and logistical support from and local organizers. These setups prioritized safety and recovery, with no reported accommodation-related issues. Environmental efforts aligned with FIFA's longstanding "Green Goal" initiative, launched in 2006 to promote in major tournaments, emphasizing waste reduction and resource efficiency. Organizers implemented comprehensive programs at venues and fan zones, including segregated stations and compostable materials for , which collected 87.9 tonnes of recyclables and diverted significant amounts of waste from landfills—lessons drawn from prior events and applied here as a pilot for larger scales. These measures, coordinated with local authorities, supported broader goals like minimizing carbon emissions from transport and energy use at stadiums. In retrospect, the tournament's logistics served as a critical dress rehearsal for the in , validating systems like the fan ID for streamlined entry and inter-city rail networks that handled increased volumes without major disruptions, contributing to the World Cup's successful operations across 11 cities. Technologies tested, such as enhanced digital ticketing integrated with security protocols, informed scalable solutions for the larger event, though full biometric systems were more prominently rolled out in 2018.

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