Group A of the
2001 FIFA Confederations Cup
The 2001 FIFA Confederations Cup was the fifth FIFA Confederations Cup and the third to be organised by FIFA. It was also the first in which the original hosts, Saudi Arabia, did not participate (they were the nation who founded the tournament, pr ...
took place between 30 May and 3 June 2001.
France
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won the group, and advanced to the
knockout stage
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, along with group runners-up
Australia
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.
South Korea
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and
Mexico
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failed to advance.
2001 FIFA Confederations Cup
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Standings
Results
France v South Korea
Mexico v Australia
Australia v France
South Korea v Mexico
France v Mexico
South Korea v Australia
References
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A
2000–01 in French football
2000–01 in Mexican football
2001 in South Korean football
2001 in Australian soccer