A RUSSIAN CUP

The 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup is the 10th held and this year as previously it is played in the host nation for the following World Cup.

So, Russia has the honour, to test it facilities and advertise what they have to offer. 8 teams are invited including the hosts Russia, Germany, the present holders of the World Cup, Chile- Copa America, Portugal-UEFA in Group 1
In Group 2 are nations from the various global associations;
Australia from the Asian FC,  Mexico- CONCACAF, New Zealand- OFC,  and Cameroon CAF.

Brazil has not qualified for the first time since 1995.

Stadia at the following venues are presently being completed:
Krestovsky home to FC Zenit St Petersburg apparently built by North Korean "slaves".
Kazan home to Rubin Kazan which has the largest outside screen in Europe.
Otkrytiye home to Spartak Moscow who were inspirational in founding the club.

The Fisht Stadium at Sochi named after the nearby mountain, built for the last Winter Olympics as an indoor stadium, now open.

Winners receive $5,000, Runners Up $4,500, 3rd $3,500, 4th $3,000 5th-8th $2,000...a gesture??