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FIFA Confederations Cup Overview
The FIFA Confederations Cup is football tournament for national teams that is held held every 3 years by FIFA. It is contested by the winners of each of the six FIFA confederation championships (CAF, CONMEBOL, UEFA, AFC, OFC, CONCACAF), along with the FIFA World Cup winner and the host country, to bring the number of teams up to eight.
History of the FIFA Confederations Cup
The Confederations Cup started life as the King Fahd Cup invitational tournament which pitted hosts and organisers Saudi Arabia against three chosen opponents in 1992 and 1995. It was in 1997 that it became an official FIFA tournament and was renamed the FIFA Confederations Cup. From 2005, the scheduling of this previously biannual competition was changed to see it played once every four years and staged the year before the FIFA World Cup in the Host Country.
Germany have only played in two Confederations Cups, despite being eligible for four. For the 2005 tournament, with Brazil the holders of both the Copa America and the FIFA World Cup, Argentina filled the extra slot, as they had finished runners-up in the Copa America. Curiously, despite its 'Champions of Champions' nickname, the winner of the FIFA Confederations Cup has never gone on to win the FIFA World Cup™ the following year.
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Past Winners
| Year | Winner | Runner Up | Score | Third Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Argentina | Saudi Arabia | 3-1 | U.S.A |
Most Successful Teams
| Team | Num. of Wins |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 2 |
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