A nation of just two million people, Slovenia have already punched above their weight to secure a place at the Soccer World Cup.
What to do, where to go and what to see this week.
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After seemingly coming from nowhere to triumph at UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) EURO 2004, Greece have continued to defy the odds.
Asia’s most frequent visitors to the Soccer World Cup, Korea Republic are also the continent’s most successful team at the event.
Expectations are diminished for Nigeria, but it was not long ago that the Super Eagles were seen as the most likely African nation to do well.
Despite a tortuous qualification campaign, Argentina are travelling to SA with serious designs on winning the title for the first time in 24 years.
France crossed a new threshold in qualifying for the 2010 Soccer World Cup, having never before graced the finals on four consecutive occasions.
Few nations have the soccer history of Uruguay, with an impressive collection of world, Olympic and continental titles.