Paraguay A solid qualifying campaign that saw the Paraguayans win 10 matches has them in rude health ahead of the finals. Soccer • 01 Jun 10
Switzerland Survived a 2-1 loss to Luxembourg in the qualifiers to make it to South Africa. Soccer • 01 Jun 10
Japan The Samurai Blue will be out to improve on their poor showing at Germany 2006. Soccer • 01 Jun 10
USA Their run to the 2009 Confederations Cup final bodes well for a productive campaign in South Africa Soccer • 01 Jun 10
Italy Defending champions who may prove more difficult to beat the longer they stay in the competition. Soccer • 31 May 10
Australia The Aussies went on a run of seven matches without conceding en route to the finals. Soccer • 02 Jun 10
Cameroon Not the force they were at Italia 90 but still formidable opponents in Group E. Soccer • 31 May 10
Honduras Famously drew with hosts Spain 1-1 in their first ever match at the finals in 1982. Soccer • 31 May 10
Portugal Made hard work of qualifying and may it difficult to emerge from Group G. Soccer • 08 Jun 10
Slovakia Steady progress in qualifying competitions saw the Slovaks finally get over the line and book their ticket to a major final for the first time. Soccer • 01 Jun 10
Argentina Can Lionel Messi inspire Argentina to World Cup glory like one Diego Maradona did in Mexico '86? Soccer • 31 May 10
Algeria Third finals appearance for the north African's but they still have not emerged from the group stage. Soccer • 08 Jun 10
