2009 FIFA Confederations Cup
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.
| 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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