Italy national team will be facing another tough test in their bid to grab the final ticket for Confederations Cup as Cesare Prandelli's men are set to battle against World Champions, Spain.

Italy will be facing a difficult encounter against Brazil this weekend to secure the top spot in Group A of their Confederations Cup campaign as both teams have already grabbed qualification tickets into the next stage.

Italy 4-3 Japan highlights: Italy completed the scenario in Group A as they join Brazil in becoming the two teams that advanced into Confederations Cup semifinals after Gli Azzurri defeated Japan this midweek.

Italian crafty midfielder, Andrea Pirlo was very keen in celebrating his 100th international caps at Maracana stadium, as an important venue which many footballers are keen on playing at, including him.

Mexico 1-2 Italy highlights: Another Confederations Cup favorites, Italy get their campaign in a positive way when they defeated Mexico this weekend with a 2-1 score line. Eying to keep up with host nation, Brazil which already earned three points from their opening game, Italy set off in an attacking way and got themselves ahead on 27 minutes from Andrea Pirlo's wonderful free kick.

Italy 2-2 Haiti highlights: Italian national team's preparation ahead of their Confederations Cup campaign isn't looking that bright after they pick up a draw in their latest friendly fixture against Haiti on Tuesday.

Italy national team head coach, Cesare Prandelli is content in making the current Confederation Cup as a learning process for his players stating that it's an important test ahead of 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

The Confederation Cup is only withing less that a week left and many participants finally set their foot in Brazilian soil in preparation for their upcoming fixtures. Italy's national team were among the early arrivals for that tournament as they already reached Brazil and prepare themselves for their opening fixture against Mexico.

Czech Republic 0-0 Italy highlights: The battle to snatch that elusive World Cup 2014 ticket remains interesting in group B after current league leader, Italy were held into a 0-0 draw against Czech Republic on Friday.

Italy 4-0 San Marino highlights: Italy national team picked up a positive result from their latest international friendly match ahead of upcoming World Cup Qualier and Confederations Cup commitment as they defeated San Marino 4-0 on Friday.

Malta 0-2 Italy highlights: Italy were keen on maintaining their top position in the World Cup 2014 qualifier group B as they travel to face lowly Malta last Tuesday. The visitor started brightly and only needed eight minutes to open the scoring when Mario Balotelli perfectly converted a spot kick which was earned by Stephan El Shaaray.

World Cup 2014 results last Tuesday might not be something that Ireland will be keen on remembering after they wasted their chance in taking a clear shot at runners up position after only drawing 2-2 against Austria due to a last minute goal from David Alaba.