FIFA Confederations Cup 2017

A lot of big names are in Russia this summer for the Confederations Cup. The competition is like a warm up for the World Cup. After Brazil won the trophy on home four years ago, it is the Russians' chance to give themselves a boost before next year's world cup.  Here is everything you need to know about the Confederations Cup...

Where is it?

Russia will play at home to the 2017 Confederations Cup. Games will be played at Krestovsky Stadium in St Petersburg, Otktytiye Arena in Moscow, Kazan Arena in Kazan and Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi.

When is it?  

The big kick off is on June 17, when Russia face New Zealand, and goes on for 15 days before the final takes place on July 2.

Who is in which group?  

GROUP A - Russia, New Zealand, Portugal, Mexico  

GROUP B - Cameroon, Chile, Australia, Germany

sources:http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/confederations-cup-you-need-know-10538264