FIFA Confederations Cup South Africa 2009 Tournament details Host country South Africa Dates 14 June – 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) L. Fabiano (5 goals) Best player Kaká ← 2005 2013 → 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 was played at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg. The tour