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what's the Confederations Cup?
A: The FIFA Confederations Cup is a national team football tournament, held every four years by FIFA. It is contested by the winners of each of the six FIFA confederation championships (Africa, Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Oceania) plus the previous World Cup winner and the host country, bringing the total to eight.
According to the South African Times, 'The eight team championship is now regarded as second only in prestige to the World Cup finals and is hosted 12 months before the World Cup finals in order for Fifa and the Local Organising Committee to test the readiness of their stadiums and infrastructures ahead of the world showpiece. Most coaches and countries regard the 2009 Confederations Cup as a dress rehearsal for the 2010 showpiece.'
Q: When is the Cup?
A: It starts in 26 days, June 14th. It lasts until June 28th. Two weeks.
Q: Who is in the Cup?
A: The eight teams this year are ...
Q: Where will the matches be held?
A: Four cities will host matches.
Q: What are the matches, group stages, etc.?
A: The eight teams are divided into two groups, A and B. A random draw was held and teams from the same confederation were not drawn into the same group
Here's how it breaks down ...
A: The FIFA Confederations Cup is a national team football tournament, held every four years by FIFA. It is contested by the winners of each of the six FIFA confederation championships (Africa, Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Oceania) plus the previous World Cup winner and the host country, bringing the total to eight.
According to the South African Times, 'The eight team championship is now regarded as second only in prestige to the World Cup finals and is hosted 12 months before the World Cup finals in order for Fifa and the Local Organising Committee to test the readiness of their stadiums and infrastructures ahead of the world showpiece. Most coaches and countries regard the 2009 Confederations Cup as a dress rehearsal for the 2010 showpiece.'
Q: When is the Cup?
A: It starts in 26 days, June 14th. It lasts until June 28th. Two weeks.
Q: Who is in the Cup?
A: The eight teams this year are ...
- South Africa - Host nation
- Italy - 2006 World Cup champions
- USA - North American champions
- Brazil - South American champions
- Iraq - Asian champions
- Egypt - African champions
- Spain - European champions
- New Zealand - Oceania champions
Q: Where will the matches be held?
A: Four cities will host matches.
- Johannesburg (Coca Cola Park)
- Pretoria (Loftus Versfeld Stadium)
- Bloemfontein (Free State Stadium)
- Rustenburg (Royal Bafokeng Stadium)
Q: What are the matches, group stages, etc.?
A: The eight teams are divided into two groups, A and B. A random draw was held and teams from the same confederation were not drawn into the same group
Here's how it breaks down ...