FIFA Confederations Cup 2013: Power Ranking Likely Champions in Epic Tournament

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Published: June 15, 2013

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The 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup is scheduled to begin on Saturday, when host nation Brazil will tangle with Spain for both bragging rights and the chance for an early lead atop the group standings. 

Formerly known as the King Fahd Cup, it's been just over two decades since this tournament began back in 1992, and Brazil has been the most successful nation by far. It has won three Confederations Cups and recorded top-four finishes at two others. 



Group A is expected to be the proving ground for the tournament, while Group B features a tough Spain squad that will be sending a good majority of its players to Brazil for the 2014 World Cup tournament. 

Looking at the field, which team right now has the best chance to win the Cup?

Let's take a look at that question below, and answer a few other questions (scheduling, group listings and more) as well. 

 

2013 Confederations Cup Schedule

When: Saturday, June 15 to Sunday, June 30

Where: Brazil (various venues)

Watch: ESPN family of networks

*For a complete look at the 2013 Confederations Cup schedule, click here (via FIFA.com). 

 

2013 Confederations Cup Group Listings

Group A Group B Brazil Spain Japan Uruguay  Mexico Tahiti Italy Nigeria  

Power Ranking Championship Teams

8. Tahiti



Surprise winners of the 2012 OFC Nations Cup, Tahiti qualified for this event for the first time in its history after shocking the world with its victory. 

Mike McCall's joke about the nation in his preview of the tournament might end up being the highlight once things get under way in Brazil. 



There's always hope for an upset—especially in an event like this—but Tahiti just doesn't have the experience or talent on the roster to cont...
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