When is Confederations Cup 2017? Teams, TV channel, hosts, dates and past winners of the World Cup warm-up tournament
All the information needed ahead of the tournament held in Russia
AS RUSSIA gear up to hold the 2018 World Cup, they will play host to seven other different countries in the Confederations Cup next year.
Spanning over four different different cities, the tournament is a welcome test ahead of preparations for the World Cup.
Here's everything you need to know about the Confederations Cup.
What is the Confederations Cup?
The Confederations Cup is a prelude to the World Cup and is therefore held every four years.
Eight countries participate including the reigning World Cup Champions, the host nation of the World Cup and the six holders of the FIFA confederation championships.
The eight teams are split into two groups of four before the top two head straight into a semi-final fixture.
What TV Channel is the Confederations Cup on?
Live coverage of the Confederations Cup will be shown on ITV throughout the tournament, including the final.