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Group A of the 1997 FIFA Confederations Cup took place between 12 and 16 December 1997. Brazil won the group, and advanced to the knockout stage, along with group runners-up Australia. Mexico and Saudi Arabia failed to advance. [1]
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 Brazil | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 7 |
 Australia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 4 |
 Mexico | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6 | +2 | 3 |
 Saudi Arabia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | −7 | 3 |
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| Report | César Sampaio  65'Romário 73', 80' |
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