The 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup final was an association football match that took place on 28 June 2009 to determine the winners of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup. It was played at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, and was contested by the United States and Brazil. The United States, playing in their first major men's tournament final, took a 2–0 lead in the first half, but Brazil scored three unanswered goals after half-time to win 3–2. United States vs. Brazil Confederations Cup Johannesburg, South Africa Final: United States 2–3 Brazil Wiki link