The Confederations Cup is regarded as a test-run for the World Cup, and is due to take place in 2009. The Confederations Cup is an eight-team competition which will feature 2006 World Cup champions Italy, 2010 hosts South Africa and the winners of the next European, South American, Concacaf, African, Oceania and Asianchampionships.
South Africa's local organising committee has earmarked Gauteng's Soccer City, Ellis Park and Loftus stadiums, North West's Royal Bafokeng Stadium and the Free State Stadium as the stadiums for the competition.
25 July 2006 |