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FIFA Confederations Cup 2013: Hosts Brazil to face Italy in Group A

FIFA Confederations Cup 2013

FIFA Confederations Cup 2013

The official draw ceremony for the FIFA Confederations Cup 2013 took place in São Paulo moments ago.

Hosts Brazil will face AFC Asian Cup 2011 champions Japan in the opening match on June 15, 2013.

World and European champions Spain have been drawn into Group B along with Uruguay, newcomers Tahiti and the yet to be crowned CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2013 champion.

THE GROUPS

Group A
Brazil, Italy, Japan, Mexico

Group B
Spain, Tahiti, Uruguay, CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2013 champion