5 reasons to look forward to the Confederations Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JUNE 30:  Fred of Brazil lifts the trophy alongside team mates during the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 Final match between Brazil and Spain at Maracana on June 30, 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Brazil is the reigning champions of the Confederations Cup

#4 Eight teams mean a chance to watch World Class talent

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - JUNE 26:  Alexis Sanchez #7 of Chile kisses the trophy after the win over Argentina during the Copa America Centenario Championship match at MetLife Stadium on June 26, 2016 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.Chile defeated Argentina 0-0 with the 4-2 win in the shootout.  (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Sanchez and co. have won the last two Copa America’s beating Argentina both times

While World Cups, Euros and even Copa America take nearly a month from start to finish, the Confederations Cup has a much shorter duration with it getting over within three weeks, despite the fact that there are no conflicting matches. Fans will be able to watch every single match if they wish to, including the final which takes place on the 2nd of July in Saint Petersburg at the Krestovsky Stadium, also known as the Zenit Stadium.

With normal football season ending less than a month before the competition, international managers will have to make sure that their teams are fit and ready for their upcoming challenge. Given the kind of talent on show during the Confederations Cup, fans would love to watch players from all over the world make an impact on the world stage, especially with players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Alexis Sanchez, Mesut Ozil and more star players.

Only eight teams in contention means that fans have the option to watch their favourite players and a few wildcards instead of picking and choosing which game or team to focus on.

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