South Africa will get a test run in the form of the 2009 Confederations Cup.  With kickoff set for June 14th at Port Elizabeth and a stadium that has yet to be completed, Sepp Blatter will definitely find out if South Africa is capable of holding such a huge event.

Host South Africa, World Cup holder Italy and the six regional champions in the form of Iraq, Egypt, United States and Brazil will be fighting for a kitty of $3.75 million to the winner.  $3.25 million will go to the runner-up and the rest receiving $1.4 million for their troubles.

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