Today marks the start of the Confederations Cup, a football tournament held every four years by FIFA as a rehearsal to the World Cup. Eight national teams will duke it out in cities across Brazil for a chance at the title. Tonight, the opening match between Brazil and Japan will take place in Brasilia. Tomorrow Mexico and Italy will compete in Rio De Janeiro, followed by Spain and Uruguay in Recife.
Want to follow the Confederations Cup action on Instagram? Be sure to tap the blue location page above this image for photos from the opening game in Brasilia tonight and follow these players on Instagram for a first-hand look at the tournament: Cesc Fàbregas Soler, Spain (@cescf4bregas), Neymar, Brazil (@njunior11), Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez, Mexico (@CH14_instagram) and Iker Casillas, Spain (@ikercasillasoficial). Photo by @cbf_futebol