The World Group was the highest level of competition in the 2000 Fed Cup. For 2000, the Group was changed to become one 13-team group, rather than two 8-team groups. 12 teams were put into 3 pools of 4 teams each, with the winner of each pool joining defending champions the United States in a 4-team play-off.
Pool A
Venue: Bari T.C., Bari, Italy (clay)<br />Date: 27-30 April