The FIFA Confederations Cup

Also known as the “mini-world-cup” , the FCC(Fifa confederations Cup) will be held in South Africa, just some month before the actual Football World Cup Finals. However, do you know what the confederation cup it? Why are teams like England and Argentina not participating?

What is the Confederation Cup

It is very right to refer to the FCC as the mini-world-cup, you shall see why. There are only 8 countries participating. And each country is representing a continent! Each of those eight countries have had to match against the best neighbor countries in their respective continent to get qualified. You must me wondering.. there are only 6 continents, why eight countries? Well, the two other countries are : The Host Country(S. Africa) & The World Cup Champions(Italy)

The Qualified Countries

Egypt – 2008 CAF Africa Cup of Nations winner

Iraq – AFC Asian Cup 2007 Winner

Spain – UEFA EURO 2008 Winner

USA – 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup winner

New Zealand – OFC Nations Cup 2007/08 winner

Brazil – Copa America 2007 winner

South Africa – Host Country

Italy – FIFA  World Cup Champions

Well.., you could also call this the Global Champions League

Side Notes

Egypt is representing Africa, hence Mauritius! To be noted that, it is possible in the future to have official Mauritius vs. Italy/Spain/Brazil matches through the FCC. The MRU guys just need to become champions of Africa! I admit that theory is nowhere near reality.. but HOPE. Yes we can!

United States of America and Iraq are not in the same group. BIG LOL. I doubt both could qualify to the next stage of the competition, but it would have been a great match, and it probably would have had more media coverage than the Brazil v Italy match.

All the news on the FCC on the Official Website

Taey!! Mo envie get football…

Our national television channel recently announced that they will broadcast all the matches of the FCC live. Which is a great new! The matches will air(from what i’ve heard) at a frequency of two match per day, at 6.00pm and 10.00pm. Its really perfect from my point of view.

The Matches

Starting Sunday 14th June 2009

“Non-FCC” Outcome

All countries participating in the FIFA World Cup have their eye on this event. Reasons?

• How potential Security Issues will be dealt with in South Africa?
• The lodging of Players/Supporters?
• The Quality of the Football pitches (Although FIFA World Cup will not be played in only the selected Stadiums for the FCC)
• Especially, analysis of Opponents tactics(Spain, Italy and Brazil will be the main target)
• simply, A preview of the World Cup

How do you see this Mini World Cup? Who’s going to win?

I am getting a red shirt and backing Spain! Waiting eagerly for the Spain vs. Brazil match!