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FIFA Confederations Cup Records And Statistics
This is a list of records and statistics of the FIFA Confederations Cup. Debut of national teams Each successive Confederations Cup had at least one team appearing for the first time. Overall team records In this ranking 3 points are awarded for a win, 1 for a draw and 0 for a loss. As per statistical convention in football, matches decided in extra time are counted as wins and losses, while matches decided by penalty shoot-outs are counted as draws. Teams are ranked by total points, then by goal difference, then by goals scored. Medal table Comprehensive team results by tournament ;Legend * – Champions * – Runners-up * – Third place * – Fourth place *GS – Group stage * — Qualified / Invited, but declined to take part * — Did not qualify * — Did not enter / Withdrew from continental championship / Confederation did not take part * — Hosts For each tournament, the number of teams in each finals tournament (in brackets) is shown. ;Not ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FIFA Confederations Cup
The FIFA Confederations Cup was an international association football tournament for men's national teams, held every four years by FIFA. It was contested by the holders of each of the six continental championships ( AFC, CAF, CONCACAF, CONMEBOL, OFC, and UEFA), along with the current FIFA World Cup holder and the host nation, to bring the number of teams up to eight. Between 2001 and 2017 (with an exception in 2003), the tournament was held in the country that would host the World Cup the following year, acting as a test event for the larger tournament. The last champions were Germany, who won the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup by defeating Chile 1–0 in the final to win their first title. In March 2019, FIFA confirmed that the tournament would no longer be staged, with its slot replaced by an expansion of the FIFA Club World Cup, as well as the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup, as a prelude to the 2022 FIFA World Cup. History King Fahd Cup The tournament was originally organized ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CONCACAF
The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football, abbreviated as CONCACAF ( ; typeset for branding purposes since 2018 as Concacaf), is one of FIFA's six continental governing bodies for association football. Its 41 member associations represent countries and territories mainly in North America, including the Caribbean and Central America, and, for geopolitics, geopolitical reasons, 3 nations from the Guianas Subregion#South America, subregion of South America-Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana (an overseas department and region, overseas region of French Fifth Republic, France). The CONCACAF's primary functions are to organize competitions for national teams and clubs, and to conduct the FIFA World Cup, World Cup and FIFA Women's World Cup, Women's World Cup qualifying tournaments. The CONCACAF was founded in its current form on 18 September 1961 in Mexico City, Mexico, with the merger of the North American Football Confederation, NAFC and the Con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Denílson De Oliveira Araújo
Denílson is a Portuguese given name. Among people with this name are: Football * Denílson (footballer, born 1943) (1943–2024), Denílson Custódio Machado, attacking midfielder * Denilson (footballer, born 1972), Denilson Antonio Paludo, midfielder * Denílson (footballer, born 1976), Denílson Martins Nascimento, striker *Denílson (footballer, born 1977), Denílson de Oliveira Araújo, forward, former Real Betis player and Brazil international * Denilson (footballer, born 1987), Denilson Hernandes Santos Sineiro, Brazilian football full-back * Denílson (footballer, born 1988), Denílson Pereira Neves, midfielder, former São Paulo and Arsenal player * Denílson (footballer, born 1995), Denílson Pereira Júnior, striker * Denilson (footballer, born 1998), Denílson da Silva dos Santos, forward * Denilson (footballer, born 2001), Denilson Alves Borges, Brazilian footballer *Denilson Costa Denilson Costa (born 10 June 1968) is a Brazilian and naturalized Honduran football c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romário
Romário de Souza Faria (born 29 January 1966), known simply as Romário (), is a Brazilian politician and former professional association football, footballer who is currently a Senator for Rio de Janeiro (state), Rio de Janeiro and the president of football club America Football Club (Rio de Janeiro), America-RJ. A prolific striker (association football), striker renowned for his clinical finishing, he scored over List of footballers with 500 or more goals, 700 goals for his clubs and country, and he is considered one of the greatest players of all time."The Joy of Six: Great finishers" ''The Guardian''. 31 July 2009. Retrieved 19 November 2013 Romário starred for Brazil national football team, Brazil in their 1994 FIFA World Cup triumph, receiving the FIFA World Cup Golden Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mário Zagallo
Mário Jorge Lobo Zagallo (; 9 August 1931 – 5 January 2024) was a Brazilian professional football player, coordinator and manager, who played as a forward. Zagallo holds the record for FIFA World Cup titles in general with four titles in total. He also holds the record for World Cup finals with six participations. He was the first person to win the World Cup as both a manager and as a player, winning the competition in 1958 and 1962 as a player and in 1970 as manager. In addition, he won the 1994 FIFA World Cup as assistant manager. Zagallo also coached Brazil in 1974 (finishing fourth) and in 1998 (finishing as runners-up) and was a technical assistant in 2006. He was the first of three men, along with Germany's Franz Beckenbauer (who coincidentally died two days after Zagallo) and France's Didier Deschamps to have won the World Cup as a player and as a manager, and the only one who had done each more than once. In 1992, Zagallo received the FIFA Order of Merit, the hig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Laudrup
Brian Laudrup (, born 22 February 1969) is a Danish former professional footballer who played as a winger, forward or as a midfielder, and was regarded as one of the most talented players of his generation. He currently works for the various TV sports channels of Scandinavian media network, Viaplay. Laudrup also manages a football academy for marginalised youth. Brian Laudrup is the son of Danish former footballer Finn Laudrup and the younger brother of footballer Michael Laudrup. During his playing career which eventually stalled due to injury, Laudrup represented a number of European clubs. He started with Danish club Brøndby, winning two Danish championships in the late 1980s. He then played for German and Italian clubs, winning the 1993–94 Serie A as well as the 1994 UEFA Champions League title with Milan. He was a vital part of the Rangers team which dominated the Scottish Premier Division in the 1990s, winning three championships, among others. He won the 1998 U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luis García (footballer, Born 1969)
Luis García Postigo (born 1 June 1969) is a Mexican former professional footballer who played as a forward. Today he is a football commentator for TV Azteca (nicknamed "Doctor Garcia") and narrates alongside Argentine Mexican commentator Christian Martinoli. Club career García came out of the Pumas' youth groups as a great prospect. He debuted when he was 17 years old in 1987 with the Pumas team. He also played with Atlético Madrid, and Real Sociedad of Spain's Liga de Fútbol Profesional. Returning from Europe he continued his career in Club América, Atlante, Guadalajara, Morelia, and Puebla. He scored a total of 156 goals in the Mexican Primera División, and led it in scoring three times. He retired from association football in 2001. He last played with Puebla. He became top-scorer in the 1990–91, 1991–92, and the 1997 winter tournaments. Atlético Madrid Luis Garcia arrived at Atletico Madrid in 1992, scoring 17 goals in his debut season with the Spanish Club. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Møller Nielsen
Richard Møller Nielsen (19 August 1937 – 13 February 2014) was a Danish football player and manager. He coached the Denmark national football team that won the UEFA Euro 1992 tournament. In 1995, he was awarded a gold version of the Medal of Merit. He was the father of Tommy Møller Nielsen. Career Nielsen was mostly known for his career as a football coach, but he played for Odense BK, and was capped twice for Denmark as a defender. An injury ended his career. Nielsen coached, among others, Esbjerg fB, Odense BK and the Danish national youth team under head coach Sepp Piontek. In 1990 Piontek left his position as national coach, and replacement was required. Nielsen was mentioned early in the race for the job, but the Danish Football Association decided to look abroad for a new coach. They selected German Horst Wohlers as the new Danish coach, but he was unable to cancel his contract with German club Bayer Uerdingen, so Nielsen was appointed. European Champions The fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fernando Redondo
Fernando Carlos Redondo Neri (; born 6 June 1969) is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. He most notably played for Real Madrid and AC Milan. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest defensive midfielders of all time. A defensive midfielder with the ability to contribute offensively and creatively, he turned professional playing for Argentinos Juniors and played one full decade in La Liga, for CD Tenerife and Real Madrid, then finished his career (curtailed by several injury problems) in Italy, with AC Milan. With Real Madrid, he won two La Liga championships and as many Champions League trophies, adding the 2003 Champions League with Milan. Redondo was a member of the Argentina national team in the 1990s, representing the nation in the 1994 World Cup, and also winning the 1992 FIFA Confederations Cup and the 1993 Copa América. Club career Early years / Tenerife Born in Adrogué, Buenos Aires Province, Redondo played hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bruce Murray (soccer)
Bruce Edward Murray (born January 25, 1966) is an American former professional soccer player who at the time of his retirement was the all-time leading scorer for the United States men's national soccer team. His standout college career led to his selection by Soccer America Magazine to its College Team of the Century. He then played professionally in both Europe at Luzern and Millwall scoring game winning goals vs Stoke, Watford and Nottingham Forest and the United States, including the American Soccer League and American Professional Soccer League. Concussion syndrome forced him to retire in 1995, Murray had earned 86 caps, scoring 21 goals, including one at the 1990 FIFA World Cup. He was also a member of the U.S. national futsal team which placed third at the 1989 FIFA Futsal World Championship. Murray is the Direct of Coaching at Accelerator School DC Metro. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame. Youth and college Murray grew up in Maryland and attended Win ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gabriel Batistuta
Gabriel Omar Batistuta (; born 1 February 1969) is an Argentine former professional Association football, footballer. During his playing career, Batistuta was nicknamed Batigol () as well as El Ángel Gabriel (; Spanish for ''Archangel Gabriel, Angel Gabriel''). Regarded as one of the best forward (association football)#Striker, strikers of all time, he was named by Pelé in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players in 2004. After beginning his career in Argentina in 1988 with Newell's Old Boys, followed by Club Atlético River Plate, River Plate and Boca Juniors where he won titles, Batistuta played most of his club football with Serie A club ACF Fiorentina, Fiorentina in Italy; he is List of ACF Fiorentina records and statistics, their all-time top scorer in Serie A with 151 goals. When Fiorentina was relegated to Serie B in 1992–93 Serie A, 1993, Batistuta stayed with the club and helped them return to the top-flight league a year later. He became an icon in Fl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfio Basile
Alfio "Coco" Basile (born 1 November 1943) is an Argentine football manager and former player. He played for Racing Club de Avellaneda and Huracán before becoming a manager. He coached many teams during his career, being most notable Racing Club de Avellaneda (where he won the Supercopa Libertadores, the first international title for the club since 1967), the Argentina national team (with 4 titles won) and Boca Juniors, where he won five titles in two years. Basile holds the distinction of being the only manager to coach both Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi internationally, having called both up to the national team during his two separate tenures as Argentina's manager. The last team managed by Basile was Racing Club de Avellaneda, which he left in 2012. Playing career Born in Bahía Blanca, Basile started his playing career at Club Bella Vista in his home city. From 1964 to 1970 he played for Racing Club, where he played as midfielder until the arrival of coach Juan Jos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
