14 nations interested in Sochi base during 2018 World Cup - sources

Mark Ogden discusses the uncertainties surrounding stadiums such as Fisht Stadium in Sochi ahead of the 2018 World Cup.

Gab Marcotti reports from Moscow on the atmosphere at the Confederations Cup and Russia's preparations for the 2018 World Cup.

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Russia's deputy prime minister Vitaly Mutko defends the attendance at the Confederations Cup.

Fourteen potential World Cup qualifiers have expressed to FIFA their desire to be based in Sochi during Russia 2018 -- despite only two bases being available in the Black Sea resort city, sources have told ESPN FC.

Sochi, which staged the 2014 Winter Olympics, has hosted four games during the Confederations Cup, including Thursday's semifinal between Mexico and Germany at the Fisht Stadium.

World champions Germany have played three games in the city during the tournament, with coach Joachim Low...