2017 Confederations Cup: Schedule, stream links, stadiums

So, the 2017 Confederations Cup kicks off in Russia this weekend and runs from June 17 until July 2.

[ PREVIEWS: Group A | B ]

We all know by now that the soccer season never ends. Ever.

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By clicking on the link above you can stream every single game from Russia live, as eight nations go head-to-head for the tournament which celebrates the champions of all six of FIFA’s confederations, plus the reigning World Cup champs and the host nation. The secondary aim is to also get a test of what to expect in Russia next summer for the World Cup as host cities and stadiums get ready to welcome the world.

For the 2017 Confed Cup, hosts Russia are joined by World Cup champs Germany, European champs Portugal, South American champions Chile, CONCACAF champs Mexico, plus African champions Cameroon, the top team from the Asian confederation, Australia, and Oceania champs New Zealand.

Below is everything you need to know ahead of the tournament with venue guides, full streaming schedule and more.

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Game schedule

Group A
June 17: Russia vs. New Zealand - 11 a.m. ET - Saint Petersburg
June 18: Portugal vs Mexico - 11 a.m. ET - Kazan
June 21: Russia vs. Portugal - 11 a.m ET - Moscow
June 21: Mexico vs. New Zealand - 2 p.m. ET - Sochi
June 24: New Zealand vs. Portugal - 11 a.m. ET - Saint Petersburg
June 24: Mexico vs. Russia - 11 a.m. ET - Kazan

Group B
June 18: Cameroon vs. Chile - 2 p.m. ET - Moscow
June 19: Australia vs. Germany - 11 a.m. ET - Sochi
June 22: Cameroon vs. Australia - 11 a.m. ET - Saint Petersburg
June 22: Germany vs. Chile - 2 p.m. ET - Kazan
June 25: Chile vs. Australia - 11 a.m. ET - Moscow
June 25: Germany vs. Cameroon - 11 a.m. ET - Sochi

Semifinals
June 28: Winner Group A vs. Runner-up Group B - 1 p.m. ET - Kazan
June 28: Winner Group B vs. Runner-up Group A - 1 p.m. ET - Sochi

Third place match
July 2: Loser semifinal A vs. Loser semifinal B - 7 a.m. ET - Moscow

Final
July 2 - Winner semifinal A vs. Winner semifinal B - 1 p.m. ET - Saint Petersburg

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Host stadiums

Moscow - Otkrytiye Arena
Capacity: 45,360
Home to: Spartak Moscow, Russian national team

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - OCTOBER 15: A general view of Otkrytie Arena Stadium on October 15, 2016 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Epsilon/Getty Images)

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Saint Petersburg - Krestovsky Stadium
Capacity: 68,134
Home to: Zenit

SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - APRIL 22: Miguel Danny (C) of FC Zenit St. Petersburg in action at new stadium St. Petersburg during the Russian Football League match between FC Zenit St. Petersburg and FC Ural Ekaterinburg at St. Petersburg stadium on April 22, 2017 in Staint Peterburg, Russia. (Photo by Epsilon/Getty Images)

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Kazan - Kazan Arena
Capacity: 45,379
Home to: Rubin Kazan

KAZAN, RUSSIA - NOVEMBER 05: The Liverpool FC and FC Rubin Kazan squad line up ahead of the UEFA Europa League group B match between FC Rubin Kazan and Liverpool FC at the Kazan Arena Stadium on November 05, 2015 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Epsilon/Getty Images)

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Sochi - Fisht Olympic Stadium
Capacity: 47,659
Home to: FC Sochi

SOCHI, RUSSIA - JULY 13: A general view of the construction work during a media tour of Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup venues at Fisht Stadium on July 13, 2015 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

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Prize money distribution

Winner: $5 million
Runner-up: $4.5 million
Third-place: $3.5 million
Fourth-place: $3 million
Group stage: $2 million

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