The AFC Asian Cup 2011 took place in January 2011 in Qatar. Japan beat Australia 1-0 in the final and became the first team to qualify through a continental competition for the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013.
The winner of the CAF African Nations Cup, which is to be played in South Africa in 2013, will represent Africa at the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013.
UEFA
The European champions will be crowned at UEFA EURO 2012 in Poland and Ukraine in June/July 2012. In the event that Spain wins the competition, the qualifying spot for the FIFA Confederations Cup will be given to the runners-up.
CONCACAF
Mexico defeated USA 4-2 in the final of the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup, thereby booking their place at the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013.
The winner of the OFC Nations Cup in 2012 will represent Oceania at the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013.
CONMEBOL
Uruguaywon the Copa America 2011, which took place in Argentina. They qualify as the second representatives from South America, alongside hosts Brazil.
Spain (ESP)