Confederations Cup 1999: Brazil Crowned Champions After Epic Final Against Mexico

Mexico vs. Brazil: A Match That Will Go Down in History

The final match of the 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup was an unforgettable encounter between the hosts, Mexico, and the mighty Brazil. Played at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, the match lived up to its billing as a clash of titans, with both teams showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive resilience.

Match Details

Date: August 4, 1999
Venue: Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico
Attendance: 110,000

Scorers

• Mexico: Cuauhtémoc Blanco (29'), Manuel Abundis (55')
• Brazil: Zé Roberto (43', 93'), Ronaldinho (47'), Alex (62'), Roni (73')

Line-ups

Mexico:
Oswaldo Sánchez (GK), Salvador Carmona, Rafael Márquez, Claudio Suárez, Paulo Da Silva, Gerardo Torrado, Luis Hernández, Cuauhtémoc Blanco, Manuel Abundis, Salvador Cabañas, José Saturnino Cardozo

Brazil:
Dida (GK), Emerson, Roque Júnior, Antônio Carlos, Zé Roberto, César Sampaio, Flávio Conceição, Ronaldinho, Alex, Juninho Paulista, Roni

Substitutions

Mexico:
Antonio Naelson (for Paulo Da Silva, 74')

Brazil:
Vampeta (for Zé Roberto, 65')
Denílson (for Juninho Paulista, 65')
Edmilson (for Roni, 78')