U.S. To Play World Champions Italy, Brazil and Egypt in Group B of 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup in South Africa

The United States has been drawn into a powerful Group B along with reigning world champions Italy, five-time World Cup winners Brazil, and reigning African Cup of Nations winners Egypt for the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup that will be played from June 14-28, 2009, in South Africa. The U.S. kicks off action against Italy on June 15, then faces Brazil on June 18 and finishes group play on June 21 against Egypt.