Uruguay proved too good for Japan as they claimed a 4-2 win in the Miyagi Stadium.
Javier Hernandez scored twice as Mexico beat Japan 2-1 to finish third in Group A of the Confederations Cup.
There will be nothing but pride on the line when Mexico and Japan meet in Belo Horizonte on Saturday night.
Italy manager Cesare Prandelli admitted that his side 'struggled like crazy' during their 4-3 win over Japan.
Italy booked their semi-final place as they snatched a barely-deserved 4-3 win against Japan in the Confederations Cup.
Italy go into the game against Japan knowing that a win will all but see them qualify for the Confederations Cup semis.
Neymar lit up the opening match of the Confederations Cup with a stunning early goal in Brazil's 3-0 victory over Japan.
Brazil's stars understand the expectations of a demanding public according to striker Neymar.
Cesc Fabregas hopes Spain can complete a clean sweep of major international silverware in the Confederations Cup.
Australia thumped Jordan 4-0 in Melbourne to leave themselves on the brink of qualification for the 2014 World Cup.
Keisuke Honda scored a late penalty as Japan drew with Australia to become the first team to qualify for the World Cup.
Japan failed to cement their place at the World Cup finals on Tuesday, while Australia also slipped up against Oman.
Portugal suffered a surprise home defeat by Ecuador as Russia, Belgium and the Czech Republic all picked up wins.
Japan leave it late to beat Oman and nudge closer to World Cup qualification while Iraq narrowly beat Jordan.
Brazil ended their European tour with a superb performance, hammering Japan 4-0 in Wroclaw's Miejski stadium on Tuesday.
A smash-and-grab goal from Yasuyuki Konno earned Japan their first victory over France.
New Southampton defender Maya Yoshida wants to "grow up" in the Premier League following his recent move from Dutch side VVV Venlo.
Australia suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to Jordan in their Asian zone World Cup qualifier in Amman.
Man Utd's Shinji Kagawa has vowed to 'pull his socks up' while away with Japan for their upcoming World Cup qualifier.
Park Chu-Young inspired South Korea to a 2-0 victory over Japan and a first-ever Olympic football medal.