Group A of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup took place from 14 to 20 June 2009 in Bloemfontein's Free State Stadium, Johannesburg's Ellis Park Stadium, and Rustenburg's Royal Bafokeng Stadium. The group consisted of Iraq, New Zealand, host nation South Africa, and Spain.

Standings

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Matches

South Africa vs Iraq

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New Zealand vs Spain

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Spain vs Iraq

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South Africa vs New Zealand

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Iraq vs New Zealand

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Spain vs South Africa

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