2009 FIFA Confederations Cup

2009 FIFA Confederations Cup

FIFA Sokker-Konfederasiebeker in 2009
Tournament details
Host country	South Africa
Dates	14–28 June
Teams	8 (from 6 confederations)
Venue(s)	4 (in 4 host cities)
Final positions
Champions	Brazil (3rd title)
Runners-up	United States
Third place	Spain
Fourth place	South Africa
Tournament statistics
Matches played	16
Goals scored	44 (2.75 per match)
Attendance	584,894 (36,556 per match)
Top scorer(s)	Luís Fabiano (5 goals)
Best player(s)	Kaká
Best goalkeeper	Tim Howard
Fair play award	Brazil
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The 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup was the eighth Confederations Cup, and was held in South Africa from 14 June to 28 June 2009, as a prelude to the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The draw was held on 22 November 2008 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. The opening match and the final was played at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg. The tournament was won by Brazil, who retained the trophy they won in 2005 by defeating the United States 3–2 in the final.