Chicago, IL (My Sportsbook) - The United States men's national team was drawn into Group B on Saturday along with reigning World Cup winners Italy, five-time World Cup winners Brazil and African Cup of Nations winners Egypt for the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup. The Confederations Cup is June 14-28 in South Africa. The U.S. opens the event against Italy on June 15, then faces Brazil on June 18. The Americans finish group play on June 21 against Egypt. Tournament hosts South Africa will open the event against Iraq on June 14. The two teams were drawn into Group A along with current European champions Spain and New Zealand. The U.S. is playing in its fourth FIFA Confederations Cup tournament, having appeared most recently in the 2003 event in a group with Brazil, Turkey and Cameroon. The Americans reached the semifinals of the 1999 tournament, edging Germany and New Zealand in group play before losing to hosts Mexico in the semifinals. |
