The Confederations Cup was a FIFA tournament held every four years, contested by the six continental champions, the World Cup holder, and the host nation, for a total of eight competing teams. In 2019, it was announced that the competition would be abolished to make way for the expanded Club World Cup. Panini published official sticker albums for the tournament's last two editions, in 2013 and 2017. Here, we present the 2013 edition, a compact album featuring 240 stickers. It includes the eight teams that participated: Brazil, Italy, Mexico, and Japan in Group A; Spain, Uruguay, Nigeria, and Tahiti in Group B.
The album begins with an introductory page that showcases the roll of honour, accompanied by three stickers: the official logo (composed of two metallic stickers) and the official symbol. Following this, the six tournament venues are presented, each with a two-sticker photo for a total of 12 stickers spread across two pages. The venues are Belo Horizonte, Brasília, Fortaleza, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, and Salvador. Before the team sections, there is a dedicated history section, which features 14 stickers focusing on the finals of past editions from 1997 to 2009.
Each team is represented by 26 stickers spread across four pages: the Federation logo (metallic), the celebration sticker (metallic), the team photo (four stickers), and 20 action shots of players. The album concludes with a final page containing the match schedule and three additional stickers: the official trophy (two metallic stickers) and the official ball.
Brazil won the 2013 Confederations Cup, defeating Spain 3-0 in the final. Italy claimed third place, while Uruguay finished in fourth. Fernando Torres (Spain) and Fred (Brazil) were the top scorers of the tournament, each with five goals.
Back cover of the album
Neymar scored one goal in the final, whereas Ronaldinho did not play for Brazil
Italian legends Buffon and Pirlo. Italy lost the semifinal against Spain at penalties
The World Cup Winners (2010) Fabregas and Iniesta
Cavani and Suarez scored both three goals in the tournament
Album details:
Full name: FIFA Confederations Cup - Brasil 2013
Publisher: Panini
Tournament: FIFA Confederations Cup
Year: 2013
Number of teams: 8
Stickers per team: 26
Other sections:
- Introduction - Roll of Honour (3 stickers)
- Venues (12 stickers)
- History (14 stickers)
- Match Schedule (3 stickers)
Extra: Brazil update (9 stickers)
Checklist: click here
Total number of stickers (album): 240
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