Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo laments his side's failure to close out victory over Mexico after conceding an injury-time equaliser in Sunday's 2-2 draw at the Confederations Cup.

Russia face a stress test of its readiness to host the 2018 World Cup as the Confederations Cup kicks off amid concerns over hooliganism and security.

Cristiano Ronaldo to lead Portugal at the Confederations Cup in Russia but Eder is omitted from the squad.

Only a fraction of the tickets for the Confederations Cup in Russia have been snapped up, Moscow said on Tuesday, admitting the lack of interest in the World Cup dress rehearsal was a worry.