Cameroon
/ 14 March 2010

Cameroon

Though their light may have faded somewhat since they brightened up the world stage at Italia 1990, Cameroon are not to be underestimated.

Japan
/ 14 March 2010

Japan

With one of the strongest squads in Asian soccer, Japan, winners of three of the last five editions of the AFC Asian Cup, have high hopes for SA.

Denmark
/ 14 March 2010

Denmark

After a six-year absence, Denmark is once again set to explode on the elite world soccer scene.

The Netherlands
/ 14 March 2010

The Netherlands

The final or bust. The <i>Oranje</i> have set lofty aims for their campaign in South Africa, 32 years after their 3-1 extra-time defeat by Argentina.

Ghana
/ 14 March 2010

Ghana

The only African side to make it out of the group stage in 2006 and the first to qualify for South Africa 2010, Ghana are anxious to prove themselves.

Serbia
/ 14 March 2010

Serbia

Serbia played their maiden international, independently, in 2006, winning 3-1 in an away game to Czech Republic.

Australia
/ 14 March 2010

Australia

After a 32-year absence from the world stage, Australia made a strong statement at the 2006 Soccer World Cup.

Germany
/ 14 March 2010

Germany

Three-time Soccer World Cup winners Germany are perennial favourites at the tournament, and will come to South Africa with high expectations.

The USA
/ 12 March 2010

The USA

The United States reached the 2010 Soccer World Cup by finishing top in the final six-team CONCACAF Zone.

England
/ 12 March 2010

England

After falling flat at the 2006 World Cup, this might be the chance of international silverware for some of the most well-known faces in the game.

Slovenia
/ 12 March 2010

Slovenia

A nation of just two million people, Slovenia have already punched above their weight to secure a place at the Soccer World Cup.

Greece
/ 11 March 2010

Greece

After seemingly coming from nowhere to triumph at UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) EURO 2004, Greece have continued to defy the odds.

Korea
/ 11 March 2010

Korea

Asia’s most frequent visitors to the Soccer World Cup, Korea Republic are also the continent’s most successful team at the event.

Nigeria
/ 11 March 2010

Nigeria

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.

Argentina
/ 11 March 2010

Argentina

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
/ 11 March 2010

France

France crossed a new threshold in qualifying for the 2010 Soccer World Cup, having never before graced the finals on four consecutive occasions.

Mexico
/ 11 March 2010

Mexico

After a turbulent period that saw three coaches come and go and more than sixty players, Mexico have returned to calmer waters under Javier Aguirre.