Confederations Cup – Every Team Previewed

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