Your guide to the 2017 Confederations Cup held in Russia between June 17 and July 2.
World Cup
World Cup Russia 2018 Volunteer Program Sees Record Applications
The Volunteer Programme for the 2018 FIFA World Cup has become the largest of its kind in history, with 175,000 hopefuls applying to land a role at next summer’s tournament in Russia.
Confederations Cup 2017 Ticket Sales A Concern Says, Organizers
Only a fraction of the tickets for the Confederations Cup in Russia have been snapped up, Moscow said on Tuesday, admitting the lack of interest in the World Cup dress rehearsal was a worry.
Hisense Becomes Official Sponsor of 2018 FIFA World Cup
In Beijing, Hisense announced its status as an official sponsor of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Bale Backs Coleman to Lead Wales to Russia 2018
Gareth Bale insists Wales boss Chris Coleman is the right man to guide the principality to their first World Cup finals since 1958.
BBC Presenters May Skip 2018 World Cup Over Safety Concerns
Speculation is growing suggesting that some of the BBC’s most respected correspondents and presenters could pass on the 2018 World Cup over threats from Russian hooligans.
Road to Russia Begins for Referees
The Centro Tecnico Federale di Coverciano in Florence, Italy hosted some of the world’s top referees as part of a week-long seminar for prospective match officials at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, FIFA.com reports.
Russia Initiates Hooligan Crackdown Ahead of 2018 World Cup and 2017 Confederations Cup
The Russian State Duma has introduced legislation that will see tougher punishments handed out to spectators for disorder at the 2018 World Cup and 2017 Confederations Cup.
Russia 2018 Targets Green Stadiums
With the aim to continue to foster green building standards at FIFA World Cup stadiums, the 2018 Local Organising Committee (LOC) hosted a workshop to discuss current practices of green building standards application, best practices for innovative design solutions and aspects of stadium management and operation after certification. The event was attended by environmental protection experts, representatives of design organizations, developers as well as regional environmental authorities, FIFA.com reports.
Iceland Baby Boom After Euro 2016 England Triumph
The small island nation obviously celebrated their historic knockout victory in style.
Iceland has experienced an unusual birth rate spike just nine months after its national football team’s victory over England at Euro 2016, which sent them into the tournament’s quarter-final stage for the first time in their history.
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