All fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the first major tournament for national teams in Russia. There has never been anything like this in our country.
On June 17, the main tournament of this year for national football teams starts - the Confederations Cup. Traditionally, this tournament is held a year before the World Championship in the host country of this championship. A total of 8 teams take part: New Zealand, Russia, Portugal, Mexico - group 1 and Germany, Chile, Australia and Cameroon - group 2.
Undoubtedly, the favorite of the first group is the Portuguese team, led by the main star of world football, Cristiano Ronaldo. But Mexico and Russia will compete for the second ticket to the semifinals. By the way, our team is weakened by the absence of a number of leading players, from Alan Dzagoev to Roman Zobnin. But there is no reason to be upset - our team will definitely go further.
As for the second group, there is their favorite - the German national team. In total, the second place will be taken by a team from South America - Chile. She has an excellent selection of players from leading European clubs: Alexis Sanchez (Arsenal), Arturo Vidal (Bayern) and many others.
If the Russian team reaches the semifinals, it will face the world champions - the Germans. Of course, our players will have a difficult time, but there is a chance to win and, I think, it is the hosts who will advance to the final of the tournament. The Portuguese will come out of the other semi-finals, who will be able to beat the Chileans in a stunning match in terms of intensity.
Final: Russia - Portugal: what could be better. Remember the offensive defeat of our team by the Portuguese 1: 7 or the stunning victory in the selection for a major tournament three years ago 1: 0 over the same Southerners.
Of course, these are just reflections on the Confederations Cup, but our team simply needs a victory in the upcoming tournament to gain confidence. All fans wish Russian footballers only to win.
