2009 FIFA Confederations cup

FIFA Confederations Cup South Africa 2009

Tournament details Host country	 South Africa Dates	14 June – 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)	 L. Fabiano (5 goals) Best player	 Kaká ← 2005 2013 → 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 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.