The FIFA Confederations Cup, also known as the “Festival of Champions”, will be the first major test on the way to 2010 and will be staged at venues in four cities: Johannesburg, Tshwane/Pretoria, Rustenburg and Mangaung/Bloemfontein.
To be held between 14 - 28 June 2009, the FIFA Confederations Cup boasts a lineup that includes the seleção of Brazil as Copa America and reigning FIFA Confederations Cup winners, 2006 FIFA World Cup winners Italy, hosts South Africa, European champions Spain, African champions Egypt, first-time Asian champions Iraq, CONCACAF Gold Cup winners the USA and Oceania champions New Zealand.
Successful applicants will be notified and provided with further information in due course. All applications are subject to confirmation. International applicants are responsible for their own visas.
Media representatives who have not already registered for the FIFA Media Channel are requested to do so at http://media.fifa.com as early as possible. The FIFA Media Channel is a registration-only area on www.FIFA.com providing media professionals with tailored content. Only registered individuals may apply for accreditation to FIFA events.
For more information on the FIFA Confederations Cup, go to www.fifa.com/southafrica2009.
