Media Releases

No positive doping tests at FIFA Confederations Cup
Tuesday 7 July 2009The analysis of all doping controls carried out at the FIFA Confederations Cup South Africa 2009 proved negative. A total of 131 urine and blood tests were conducted as part of the testing programme.

Eighth FIFA Anti-Discrimination Days on 24 and 25 June 2009
Monday 22 June 2009The FIFA Confederations Cup will provide the platform to deliver a clear statement to the world about football's united stance against racism.

FIFA’s Technical Study Group – out and about for the game
Saturday 13 June 2009For the FIFA Confederations Cup South Africa 2009, FIFA's Technical Study Group will be made up of six internationally renowned football experts.

President Zuma receives FIFA Confederations Cup trophy in Parliament
Tuesday 9 June 2009For the first time in the history of the FIFA Confederations Cup, the trophy was received in the Parliament of a hosting country today.

Two referees replaced due to injury
Friday 5 June 2009Two of the ten referees selected to officiate at the FIFA Confederations Cup South Africa 2009 have been requested to return home from the event before it has kicked off.

Brazil 2014 host cities confirmed
Sunday 31 May 2009Meeting in Nassau (Bahamas), the FIFA Executive Committee, chaired by Joseph S. Blatter, confirmed the 12 Host Cities for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil.
FIFA appoints match officials
Tuesday 5 May 2009Second ticketing phase starts 4 May
Thursday 30 April 2009Confederations Cup ticket sale opens on 23 November
Friday 21 November 2008Match schedule, regulations and prize money approved
Thursday 13 March 2008Official emblem of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2009 unveiled in Durban
Thursday 22 November 2007MTN signs global deal as first African FIFA World Cup Sponsor until 2010
Thursday 13 July 2006McDonald’s renews as FIFA World Cup Sponsor until 2014
Saturday 8 July 2006Anheuser-Busch first to sign up as FIFA World Cup Sponsor from 2007-2014
Thursday 27 April 2006
