Confederations Cup

The Confederations Cup is held every four years, the summer before the World Cup, in the host country, as a test run for the local facilities. It involves the top teams from the 6 football federations around the world plus the hosts and the World Champions.

  1. Breaking Down the CONCACAF Gold Cup Favorites: A look at the United States and Mexico

    CONCACAF’s regional championship is just two and half weeks away and two teams are the clear favorites to take the Gold Cup and a coveted spot in the 2013 Confederations Cup in Brazil. Those two teams: the United States and Mexico.

    These two teams are the deepest and most talented squads in the North and Central American region, but which is the favorite? Heading into the tournament – which starts in Dallas, TX June 5th – a poll would likely come out split. With that being the case, let’s take a look at each team.


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  2. USA 2-0 Spain – Goals (Videos)

    The USA defeated European champions Spain 2-0 to proceed to the 2009 Confederations Cup final. Goals from Altidore and Dempsey gave the Americans the ‘shock’ win, while at the back a solid performance by DeMerit and Onyewu ensured that Spain …


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  3. 2009 Confederations Cup Fixtures

    Watch the 2009 Confederations Cup Live here. The South Africa 2009 Confederations Cup will take place across 4 venues from 14 June to 28 June, and will act as a dress-rehearsal for next year’s World Cup in South Africa. Here …


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