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Watch the Confederations Cup 2013 live - Online Streaming and TV Schedules

The whole world has its eyes fixed on unfolding events in Brazil where the FIFA World Cup will take place next year. This summer, though, the stage has been set for eight nations from six different confederations to battle it out in six cities. 

Brazil participate as hosts in Group A against 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup champions Mexico, AFC powerhouse Japan and four-time FIFA World Cup winners Italy. In Group B, minnows Tahiti – 2012 OFC Nations Cup champions – are total outsiders whereas UEFA Euro 2012 kings Spain are overwhelming favourites to progress. However, no-one can rule out the threat of Luis Suarez’s CONMEBOL giants Uruguay and the daring desire of AFCON 2013 heroes Nigeria.

The 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup is as spicy as one could wish. Do not miss any of the thrilling Confederations Cup matches between June 15 and June 30. Make sure to bookmark this page and check regularly for important channel and TV schedule updates throughout the 2013 Confederations Cup tournament. 

Confederations Cup 2013 Live Streaming and TV Listings: Group stage – Second Round

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 15:00 EST – Watch Brazil vs Mexico live (TLN, ESPN, Univision, cbcsports.ca, BBC3, ESPN3, ESPN Mobile TV, Watch ESPN)

FIFA Confederations Cup Group B Analysis: Can Nigeria upset Spain or Uruguay?

A simple look at the Nigerian squad by a casual observer of the game will not be shocking; their will hardly be any recognizable names. Seasoned followers will be surprised though as the likes of Peter Odemwingie, Joseph Yobo and Obafemi Martins are not part of the squad. Victor Moses and Emmanuel Emenike are unavailable. Nonetheless, seasoned followers will also realize that this squad has plenty of playing experience in the toughest of European leagues under their belt.

The first name that sticks out is obviously that of the Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel. He has a European Cup to his name of course. A 26 year old by the name of Joseph Akpala plies his trade in one of the world’s most attacking leagues, the Bundesliga and will get a chance to make his name in this competition.

Tahiti vs Nigeria Preview

Tahiti’s first mission: winning the love of Brazil

The Tahitians should be in formidable form, physically. They were the first country to touch base in Brazil as they arrived on Friday, June 7. The football history of this country is very much unknown globally. Winning the 2012 OFC Nations Cup was a tremendous achievement but participating in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup means even more: it is a gateway to the world for Eddy Etaeta and his underdog team. 

“We are very pleased to be here in Brazil for the FIFA Confederations Cup which is a massive event for Tahitian football,” coach Etaeta stated last week before adding: 

Top ten facts to know about the Confederations Cup

1. The tournament will feature players from 22 different leagues! Italy will be giving the tournament 34 players and Spain 25. Germany, despite not featuring in the tournament, will hand 13 players to the tournament from its very own Bundesliga.

2. Only two teams have officially won each and every FIFA tournament…

2013 Confederations Cup: Three Key Goalies- Casillas, Enyeama, Muslera

Iker Casillas

The Real Madrid goalkeeper had a dramatic season. Jose Mourinho benched him in what was both a sporting and political move. This tournament could very well be Casillas’ chance to show that he is still one of the best keepers in the world. Casillas has won all there is to win in the international and club game. He has nothing to prove to anybody; however, the fact that Mourinho demoted him has left him a point to prove.

One of the criticisms labeled at Casillas is that he always pushes the ball away rather than catching it. However, he has made a number of world class saves throughout his career exactly because of this including a match saving one in the Euros in 2008 against Italy as well a pair of saves against Arjen Robben in the World Cup Final of 2010. Casillas will go down in history as one of the most decorated players of his generation. He can add yet another trophy to his cabinet by winning the confederations cup with Spain.

Where to watch Mexico vs Nigeria friendly live on May 31

Miami Beach, Florida (March 30, 2013) – Live Soccer TV (@LiveSoccerTV) proudly presents its users with a compilation of live stream and TV channels data from 37 different countries, uniquely for Friday’s illustrious international friendly match between El Tri and the Super Eagles. No need to waste time searching for where to watch Mexico vs Nigeria live when Live Soccer TV can offer you detailed listings on a single match page. Top channels set to telecast this fixture live are Al Jazeera Sports HD1, Fox Sports Premium / HD / 2 Cono Sur, and ESPNEWS. Users who will not have the possibility to watch Mexico vs Nigeria live can get live scores right on LiveSoccerTV.com’s homepage, starting at 21:00 EST on Friday, May 31, 2013.

Watch England vs Ireland, USA vs Belgium, Mexico vs Nigeria and more live

Miami Beach, Florida (May 27, 2013) – More than 10 exciting international friendly matches are scheduled to take place all around the world before the end of the month of May. Live Soccer TV has packed unmatched information for its users on the Friendly Competition page.

Six of these upcoming fixtures feature the likes of Canada, World Number 2 Germany, Euro 2012 runners-up Italy, David Beckham’s home country England, Jurgen Klinsmann’s USA, and the Americans’ eternal foes, Mexico. There is so much to watch in May and some of the world’s biggest sports television channels are ready to feed viewers with live telecast!

ESPN announce live schedule for all 16 matches of the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup

Miami Beach, Florida (May 9, 2013) – FIFA Confederations Cup football comes to you live from Brazil in June as ESPN networks promise to live stream all matches between June 15 and June 30, 2013. As listed on the Confederations Cup page, LiveSoccerTV.com (@LiveSoccerTV) has all the information you need to keep up with the live schedule of ESPN, ESPN Mobile TV, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNEWS and WatchESPN.

The world will witness a preview of what to anticipate at the World Cup next year with the likes of Neymar, Mario Balotelli, Juan Mata, Javier Hernandez and company poised to star in the competition. This summer, eight teams from six different zones will contest for the coveted trophy. The participants are: hosts Brazil and 2011 Copa America champions Uruguay (CONMEBOL), Euro 2012 runners-up Italy and champions Spain (UEFA), 2011 Asian Cup winners Japan (AFC), 2011 Gold Cup winners Mexico (CONCACAF), 2013 AFCON champions Nigeria (CAF) and 2012 OFC Nations Cup surprise winners Tahiti (OFC).

FIFA World Rankings: Updated FIFA Rankings. Who leads the chasing pack?

The FIFA rankings can make a huge difference. Indian skipper in Sunil Chhetri was denied a work permit after he signed a contract with QPR because India are not ranked inside 70 by FIFA.

According to the latest FIFA rankings the reigning World Cup winners in Spain continue to lead the pack. Spain have a lead of 153 points over Germany, who are ranked second in the rankings.

Argentina are ranked third and are further 156 points behind Germany. England have climbed the ladder jumping 2 places, they are ranked fourth in the rankings.

Italy occupies the fifth place followed by Colombia and Portugal.
Netherlands, Croatia and Russia make up the top ten.

The recently concluded African Cup of Nations was really helpful for some countries. Nigeria won the tournament and have climbed several places because of the same.

Where to watch the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations matches live on TV and online

UK viewers can tune in to British EuroSport / HD and ITV4 to follow their favourite English Premier League stars of African origins such as Chelsea’s Victor Moses and John Obi Mikel fight to carry the ultimate trophy to Nigeria.

Thanks to ESPN3 and Watch ESPN, soccer fans in the United States of America have been able to watch all matches thus far. The last two fixtures of a total of 32 AFCON 2013 battles will take place this weekend. The huge event kicked off on Saturday, January 19, 2013 with hosts South Africa drawing goalless against Cape Verde. A lot happened since that opening match.

In the knockout stages, the Bafana Bafana lost to semi-finalists Mali on penalties. Cape Verde's dream came to an abrupt end against Ghana, Nigeria stunned Ivory Coast and so did Burkina Faso against Emmanuel Adebayor's Togo.

The semi-final stage provided plenty goals and thrills as the Black Stars suffered a heart-breaking loss to the Stallions while the Super Eagles brushed Mali aside. Watch the Third-place final between Ghana and Mali live at 13:00 EST / 18:00 GMT on Saturday, February 9, 2013. Catch the big final, Nigeria vs Burkina Faso, live on Sunday, February 10 at 13:00 EST / 18:00 GMT. Which country will end up winning the precious trophy? 

Nigeria vs Burkina Faso Preview

Analysis

In their semi-final encounter against the Black Stars, the Stallions were victims of arguably the worst officiating ever seen at this tournament in South Africa. They had a good penalty call turned down before the referee awarded a dubious one for the Ghanaians to break the deadlock in the first half. 

However, backed by confident coach Paul Put, Burkina Faso fought back impressively. They went on level terms in the 60th minute through Aristide Bance. This strike pushed the game into extra-time where Prejuce Nakoulma had a wrongly disallowed potential winner before Pitroipa got controversially sent off.

AFCON 2013 live: ESPN to air Mali vs Ghana, Nigeria vs Burkina Faso final matches

Miami Beach, Florida (February 8, 2013) – Three weeks of pure football made in Africa finally comes to a close this weekend. Live Soccer TV gives followers of ESPN’s network information on the live broadcast of the Third-place final, Mali vs Ghana, and the ultimate final, Nigeria vs Burkina Faso.

Tune in to ESPN3 this Saturday at 13:00 EST to watch beaten semi-finalists Mali and Ghana fight for bronze in Port Elizabeth. Ex-Barcelona midfielder Seydou Keita will be looking to seal an emotional AFCON 2013 adventure on a high against Kwesi Appiah’s young Black Stars team.

Mali vs Nigeria Preview

Analysis

Stories of unrest due to the current war in Mali have fully powered the country’s national football team to succeed in South Africa. The players, led by iconic captain Seydou Keita, carry the hopes of millions of fans back home who anxiously seek relief from their on-going sufferings marked by lack of freedom and a destroyed economic system. Clinching glory in football may not end the war but it will certainly put joy in the hearts of the people of Mali. 

At the 2013 AFCON, the Malians seem to have lost the attacking instinct that saw them book a place in the tournament through a 7-1 aggregate victory over Botswana. In each of their matches, they have scored nothing more than a goal but this has proven to be enough to put them in the semi-finals. Once again, they will need to call on a high level of concentration and maintain a tight defence to avoid defeat against Nigeria. 

Côte d'Ivoire vs Nigeria Preview

How Ivory Coast qualified from Group D

Ivory Coast, despite not playing at full strength yet, clearly imposed themselves as the best team in their section. Togo came close to creating an upset in both sides’ opening game but Yaya Toure’s combination with Gervinho proved too hot to handle. 

Surprisingly, Tunisia gave the Elephants absolutely no contest. The latter banged three goals – Gervinho and Yaya Toure on target again. This saw the Ivoirians become the first AFCON 2013 quarter-finalists.

The last match against Algeria did not matter much but when Feghouli and Soudani scored second half goals, Didier Drogba and Wilfried Bony roared back with very late goals to redeem authority.

Ethiopia vs Nigeria Preview

Analysis

Ethiopia made a dream start to the competition by holding African champions Zambia to a 1-1 draw despite the sending off of their first-choice goalkeeper Jemal Tassew. The Afrocentric side, coached by ex-CECAFA Cup winner Sewnet Bishaw, went into their second AFCON 2013 fixture with huge backing from the seduced public. 

However, a slick attacking Burkina Faso side gunned down the Black Lions with no mercy. Four goals without reply now see Ethiopia’s fate hanging in the balance. The former African titans need a miracle but so do Stephen Keshi’s Nigerians. 

Zambia vs Nigeria Preview

Analysis

The first round of matches in Group C ended as it started with no team ahead of the other. Zambia and Nigeria both failed to protect 1-0 leads against less important sides – Ethiopia and Burkina Faso respectively.

Friday’s fixture will be like a final for the Super Eagles and the Chipolopolo. The smallest difference could play a huge role in defining the fate of these two giants. Africa Cup of Nations winning coach Herve Renard has a huge problem to solve as his men have not won a single match since November 2012. 

Nigeria vs Burkina Faso Preview

Analysis

Nigerian fans will not accept a slow start from their team even if it has been almost three years since the Super Eagles last appeared on a big stage. Stephen Keshi’s side are under intense pressure to deliver in South Africa but they possess great momentum. 

The controversial exclusion of playmaker Peter Odemwingie for this tournament will be re-evaluated and judged based on Nigeria’s display. The Super Eagles, who drew blank in their 2013 Africa Cup of Nations warm-up match against debutants Cape Verde, could find it hard to break Burkina Faso’s goal line.

2013 AFCON - Group C: Why Zambia and Nigeria are prone to suffer upsets

Zambia

For many, the Chipolopolo’s triumph at the 2012 AFCON was purely a matter of luck. However, coach Herve Renard will be out to prove that his side deserved the cup. Defending the title will not be easy but putting on a good show is a must for the reigning African champions.

The Zambians enter the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa on the wrong foot having failed to score a single goal in January. Three warm-up matches ended in one defeat and two consecutive draws against Angola, Morocco and Norway respectively. 

LIVE Africa Cup of Nations on Eurosport

British Eurosport will broadcast LIVE high definition coverage of all 32 games from the 19th January – 10th February. 

Ivory Coast will boast a star-studded line-up and will again be among the favourites for the title. Among them include their all-time top scorer Didier Drogba now of Shanghai Shenhua. Joining him up-front will be Arsenal’s Gervinho, as well as Wigan’s Arouna Kone. In the heart of the midfield will be Manchester City’s Yaya Toure and Newcastle United’s Cheick Tiote. 

Ghana are likely to be one of the other stand-out performers, as they also possess players such as Al Ain forward Asamoah Gyan and Juventus midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah. Bristol City’s Albert Adomah will also be making his first appearance at the tournament. 

2012 Africa Cup of Nations team profiles: Focus on Tunisia’s AFCON history

Will Sami Trabelsi enjoy success after seeing his team struggle to reach Gabon-Equatorial Guinea as runners-up behind surprise-package Botswana? Tunisia are among the few giants present at the 2012 AFCON. We take a look at the history in the Nations Cup.

Tunisia’s history in brief

At a number of occasions, Tunisia went very close to achieving their dream of conquering Africa. They finished third in 1962 and clinched silver medals twice; in 1965 and in 1996. But CAN 2004 produced Tunisia’s best memory in the history of the Nations Cup.

It was a host and win situation for the Eagles of Carthage. After successfully avoiding defeat against Guinea, Rwanda and Congo DR in the group stages, the Tunisians faced Senegal in the quarterfinals.