Thank heavens for the Confederations Cup. It may seem strange to read that sentence, but a summer without a World Cup, Copa America, or European Championship is enough to depress fans across the globe. FIFA’s tournament is growing in importance, and, make no mistake, is one that every country involved would dearly love to win. All nations have their targets for the competition, and the chance to glimpse at just how the 2010 World Cup will take shape in South Africa is one that should not be refused.
In our coverage we have previewed every team involved, who fans should look out for – especially useful with the smaller nations – and just what their prospects are. Just click on the respective country to reach their individual preview. Enjoy the summer, enjoy the Confederations Cup!
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Group A
Team | |
South Africa | |
Iraq | |
New Zealand | |
Spain |
Group A – Fixtures:
14th June 2009 – 16:00 (local) |
South Africa |
v | Iraq | Coca-Cola Park, Johannesburg |
14th June 2009 – 20:30 (local) |
New Zealand |
v | Spain | Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg |
17th June 2009 – 16:00 (local) |
Spain | v | Iraq | Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein |
17th June 2009 – 20:30 (local) |
South Africa | v | New Zealand |
Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg |
20th June 2009 – 20:30 (local) |
Iraq | v | New Zealand | Coca-Cola Park, Johannesburg |
20th June 2009 – 20:30 (local) |
Spain | v | South Africa | Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein |
Group B
Team | |
USA | |
Italy | |
Brazil | |
Egypt |
Group B – Fixtures:
15th June 2009 – 16:00 (local) |
Brazil |
v | Egypt | Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein |
15th June 2009 – 20:30 (local) |
USA |
v | Italy | Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria |
18th June 2009 – 16:00 (local) |
USA | v | Brazil |
Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria |
18th June 2009 – 20:30 (local) |
Egypt | v | Italy | Coca-Cola Park, Johannesburg |
21st June 2009 – 20:30 (local) |
Italy | v | Brazil |
Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria |
21st June 2009 – 20:30 (local) |
Egypt | v | USA | Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg |
Read more:
- – Lessons to Learn from Confederations Cup?
- – Confederations Cup – Stadium Guide
- – 2010 World Cup: Progress Report South Africa