confederations cup 2013
Impact by Confederation Cup Felt By Both The Brazilian Government and FIFA
The Confederations Cup final will be decided by a number of matchups, but one of the more essential performances will likely come from the goaltenders. Which team has the decided advantage in goal? Here is a breakdown of the netminders.
Spain took home its second Confederations Cup victory after defeating Tahiti 10-0 on Thursday.
Nigeria and Uruguay will battle in the pivotal match of Group B at the Confederations Cup on Thursday.
Brazil qualified for the semifinals of the Confederations with a 2-0 victory over Mexico.
Brazil started its Confederations Cup campaign with a convincing 3-0 victory over Japan.
Italy enters the Confederations Cup as one of the favorites to win the tournament. Manager Cesare Prandelli's lineup reflects the successful Euro 2012 side. Here is an analysis of Italy's lineup and predictions how Gli Azzurri will perform in this tournament.
Uruguay has endured repeated embarrassments in the 2014 World Cup Qualifiers. The team will seek out some degree of redemption when during the Confederations Cup this summer. Here is an analysis of the team's roster and Uruguay's chances to make a deep run in the tournament.
Spain manager Vicente Del Bosque announced his roster for the Confederations Cup on Monday. The team enters the tournament as a major contender to win the prize. Spain also held a similar status back in 2009 but was stunned by the United States in the semifinals and had to settle for a third place finish. Here is how Spain's roster shakes up and the expectations for the team in this tournament.
The Confederations Cup is just weeks away. While some may consider the tournament a minor one, there is no denying that it creates a great deal of anticipation for the upcoming World Cup. Eight nations will compete for the trophy with each containing their own weaknesses and strengths.
