What Confederations Cup matches are being played today, and what TV channel is the tournament on?

THE Confederations Cup is underway in Russia as seven champions look to win the World Cup warm-up competition.

Germany, Portugal, Chile and many more are all in action, although champions Brazil are absent from the tournament.

Cristiano Ronaldo is among the global superstars in action at the Confederations Cup

Here is all you need to know about today’s offering from the competition.

What Confederations Cup matches are being played today?

Russia, Portugal, Mexico and New Zealand are in action today (June 21).

The hosts take on Cristiano Ronaldo’s European champions at 4pm, before Mexico face New Zealand at 7pm.

Both matches will be shown live on ITV4 with coverage starting at 3.30pm

What TV channel is the Confederations Cup on?

Live coverage of the Confederations Cup will be shown on ITV throughout the tournament.

The most notable games will be shown on ITV1 while others will be shown on ITV4.

Previous winners

Brazil have been the most dominant force, winning the tournament four times, whilst France have won it twice and Mexico once.

Interestingly, no Confederations Cup winner has ever gone on to win the World Cup the following year.

1997 – Brazil

1999 – Mexico

2001 – France

2003 – France

2005 – Brazil

2009 – Brazil

2013 – Brazil
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