2017 FIFA Confederations Cup

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/2017-fifa-confederations-cup

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the tournament dates?June 17 – July 2, 2017
2. What is the host nation?Russia
3. Why was the tournament held in Russia?It was a dress rehearsal for the 2018 World Cup. Russia used the event to test its stadiums, logistics, and security.
4. Which teams played in the 2017 Confederations Cup?The teams were Russia, Germany, Australia, Chile, Mexico, Portugal, Cameroon, and New Zealand.

FIFA Confederations Cup: An international football tournament contested by the reigning continental champions, the reigning FIFA World Cup champion, and the host nation.
Video Assistant Referee (VAR): A system employing video footage and communication to assist referees in making critical decisions during matches.
Single-elimination tournament: A tournament format where a participant is eliminated after a single loss, with winners advancing to subsequent rounds.