Brazil arrived on Saturday without striker Ronaldo but with a strong squad that includes Ronaldinho, Robinho, Adriano and Kaka.

There is little at stake for the eight teams taking part in a tournament that lacks prestige but the Brazil coach expects to see the competition through to the end on June 29.

"Whenever a Brazilian team enters a tournament, we want to reach the final," said Parreira.

"The opportunity to play in the Confederations Cup exactly a year before the World Cup was one that we did not want to miss.

"Everything looks ready here except the weather, which is a little cold."

The tournament begins on Wednesday, with Brazil playing their first match on Thursday against Greece in Leipzig.

Brazil will also play Mexico and Japan in Group B, while Argentina, Australia and Tunisia line up with hosts Germany in Group A.

Brazil suffered a 3-1 defeat to Argentina in Buenos Aires before coming to Germany -- a result that left them still waiting to seal qualification for next year's World Cup -- and Parreira would love a chance for a rematch.

"It would be fantastic to play Argentina or Germany in the semi-finals," the coach said.

Seven of the eight teams were in Germany by Sunday morning, with Tunisia due to arrive on an evening flight.

"I'm delighted to see the new stadia which will be used for the World Cup as well as the new German team during this competition," said Parreira. "I want to use our strongest team here but it's also a good opportunity for the five new caps."