GROUP A
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South Africa
When peering at the FIFA rankings, South Africa ranks only 85, very much to get into the elite ranks of the world team. However, its presence as the 2010 World Cup host team nicknamed Bafana Bafana make it have the advantage of abundant support from the suporternya fanatics. Historical facts often prove very rarely fail to penetrate host the big four.
Association: Safa
FIFA Ranking: 85 (December 2009)
Record appearance: 3rd (1998, 2002, 2010)
The best achievement: the first round (1998 and 2002)
Coach: Carlos Alberto Parreira (Brazil)
Captain: Aaron Mokoena
Mainstay players: Steve Pienaar, Tsepo Masilela, Benny McCarthy
Mexico
Mexico almost never missed a World Cup (PD), that fact made him one of the strongest teams in North America. Of the 19 editions ever held, only three times epithet of El Tri's national team failed to penetrate the final round. In South Africa, Javier Aguiere troops is certainly aiming for the best results. At least, they hope to improve their record in the last four editions, in which step they always stopped in the second round.
Association: FEMEXFUT
FIFA Ranking: 17 (December 2009)
Record appearances: 14 (1930, 1950, 1958, 1962, 1966, 1970, 1974, 1978, 1986, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010)
Best Achievement: Quarter-finals (1970, 1986)
Coach: Javier Aguirre
Captain: Raphael Marquez
Players mainstay: Giovani dos Santos, Andres Guardado, Gerardo Torrado, Carlos Salcido.
Uruguay
Uruguay has become the strongest in the World Cup in 1930. However, at home sweet memory at the first World Cup was only a part of history is difficult to repeat past Uruguay in the next World Cup. In Group A, Uruguay chance of qualifying for the next round. Because, in addition to France, two other competitors, host South Africa and Mexico, relatively commensurate ability
Association: UAF
FIFA ranking 30 (December 2009)
Record appearances: 11 (1930, 1950, 1954, 1962, 1966, 1970, 1974, 1986, 1990, 2002, 2010)
Best Achievement: Champion (1930, 1950)
Coach: Oscar Tabarez
Captain: Diego Lugano
Mainstay players: Diego Forlan, Luis Suarez, Martin Caceres
French
Stumbled in the qualifying round and escaped through a controversial goal, by handsball Henry, in the play-off does not mean Le Bleus be underestimated. France is inhabited by many great players that play in the major leagues of Europe. Not impossible if the team will repeat this Rooster into the final achievement in Germany four years ago.
FIFA Ranking: 7 (December 2009)
Association: FFF
Record appearances: 13 (1930, 1934, 1938, 1954, 1958, 1966, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010)
Best Achievement: Champion (1998)
Coach: Raymond Domenech
Captain: Thierry Henry
Mainstay players: Frank Ribery, Nicolas Anelka, Yoann Gourcuff
GROUP B
Argentina
Has the world's best player, Lionel Messi, is its own advantages for Team Tango, though they stumbled in the Pre-World Cup because of the strategy applied by the coach's strange, Maradona. But the need to consider is the fact which the Ballon d'Or winner and FIFA Player of the Year seldom shine in World Cup success.
Associations: AFA
FIFA ranking: 8 (December 2009)
Record appearances: 15 (1930, 1934, 1958, 1962, 1966, 1974, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010)
Best Achievement: Champion (1978, 1986)
Coach: Diego Maradona
Captain: Javier Mascherano
Mainstay player: Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero, Carlos Tevez
Nigeria
Nigeria had become a symbol of strength in the African Cup Dunia1994. In his debut at that time, the golden generation of Nigerian kinds Sunday Oliseh, Victor Ikpeba, and Agustine "Jay Jay" Okocha to qualify for the second half.
At the 2010 World Cup qualifiers Nigeria appear quite convincing. They successfully topped the final phase of qualifying group, with undefeated. Only indeed, compete with Argentina, South Korea, and Greece in Group B, of course not an easy job for them.
Association: NFA
FIFA Ranking: 22 (December 2009)
Record performances: 4 (1994, 1998, 2002, 2010)
Best Achievement: 16 large (1994, 1998)
Coach: Amodu Shaibu
Captain: Nwankwo Kanu
Mainstay players: Obafemi Martins, Mikel Jon Obi, Joseph Yobo, Yakubu Aiyegbeni
South Korea
This is the sixth time South Korea's participation in the World Cup, the best achievement "Taeguk Warriors" is through the semi-finals as joint hosts Japan, in 2002. South Korea is okay to believe in myself staring at this 2010 World Cup, the article other than Park Ji-Sung of Manchester United, South Korea still has a young midfielder Ki Sung-Jueng, which strengthens Celtic (Scotland). In addition, there is still Lee Chung-Yong and Cho Won-Hee, two young penggawa those who appear in the English Premier League, with Bolton Wanderers and Wigan Athletic.
Association: KFA
FIFA Ranking: 52 (December 2009)
Record performances: 8 (1954, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010)
The best achievement: the semi-finals (2002)
Coach: Huh Jung-Moo
Captain: Park Ji-Sung
Players mainstay: Seol Ki-Hyeon, Park Chu-Young, Lee Chung-Yong
Greece
There are still many who consider that their participation is nothing more than supplementary rations UEFA zone. No special privilege that makes decent respected Greek or beware. Although, it is sometimes a lot of underdog status helped reduce the pressure. For Greece, the World Cup in South Africa, is their participation for the second time in history. But, of course, this time they did not want to go back rnendapat bad results as in the first edition, the World Cup in 1994.
Association: HFF
FIFA Ranking: 13 (December 2009)
Record appearances: 2 (1994, 2010)
The best achievement: the first round (1994)
Coach: Otto Rehhagel (Germany)
Captain: Giorgios Karagounis
Players mainstay: Giorgios Samaras, Theofanis, Gekas, Alexandros Tziolis
GROUP C
English
After winning the World Cup 1996, England was never more successful in the arena of large cuts that they follow. Failure to penetrate the European Cup finals in 2008 even as more public disillusionment long "State of Queen Elizabeth" was. But a perfect performance in the Pre World Cup 2010 this time to bring fresh air, a mixing Italian coach Fabio Capello is very appropriate. The Three Lions expect living goddess Fortuna side with them.
Association: FA
FIFA Ranking: 9 (December 2009)
Record appearances: 13 (1950, 1954, 1958, 1962, 1966, 1970, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1998, 2002, 206, 2010)
Best Achievement: Champion (1966)
Coach: Fabio Capello (Italy)
Captain: John Terry
Mainstay players: Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, John Terry
United States
The Sam's Army is more often considered a dark horse rather than winning. Finally, their best performance only through the World Cup quarter-finals in 2002. U.S. Opportunities for at least the second round of qualifying for the open very wide, this is because in Group C only inhabited by Algeria and Slovenia, the United States automatically just need to be wary of England.
Association: USSF
FIFA Ranking: 14 (December 2009)
Record appearance: 9 (1930, 1934, 1950, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010)
The best achievement: the semi-finals (1930)
Coach: Bob Bradley
Captain: Carlos Bocanegara
Mainstay players: Landon Donovan, Tim Howard, Oguchi Onyewu, Clint, Dempsey
Algeria
The experience of competing in the World Cup in 1982 and 1986 indirectly own spirit of giving injections to Yazid Mansouri et al. The final result was indeed in the two editions of Algeria as a key place in the group phase. However, Algeria had incised a surprise. With material that many players play in Europe, like the captain, Yazid Mansouri (Lorient / France), Nadir Belhaj (Portsmouth / England), Karim Ziani (Wolfsburg / Germany), or Madjid Bougherra (Rangers / Scotland), Algeria optimistic talk a lot.
Association: FAF
FIFA Ranking: 26 (December 2009)
Record appearance: 3rd (1982, 1986, 2010)
The best achievement: the first round (1982, 1986)
Coach: Rabah Saadane
Captain: Yazid Mansouri
Players mainstay: Yazid Mansouri, Karim Ziani, Nadir Belhadj, Hassan Yebda
Slovenia
Material Slovenian players can not be underestimated. Having a sharp striker duo that play in the German Bundesliga. Milivoje Novakovic who defend FC Koeln and Zlatko Dedic, VfL Bochum striker became the capital of Slovenia to compete in Group B.
Association: NZS
FIFA Ranking: 31 (December 2009)
Record appearances: 2 (2002, 2010)
The best achievement: the first round (2002)
Coach: Matjaz Kek
Captain: Robert Koren
Players mainstay: Milivoje Novakavic, Bostjan Cesar, Zlatko Dedic, Samir Handanovic
GROUP D
German
Throughout history, Der Panzer always able to escape the group stage. Although not reaching the championship, at least finish in third place in World Cup 2006 and Euro 2008 runners-up became statistically noteworthy opponents. With bright unyielding attitude and mentality is strong, the champion in South Africa is not impossible to achieve, Germany.
Association: DBF
FIFA Ranking: 6 (December 2009)
Record appearances: 17 (1934, 1938, 1954, 1958, 1962, 1966, 1970, 1974, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010)
Best Achievement: Champion (1954, 1974, 1990)
Coach: Joachim Loew
Captain: Michael Ballack
Players mainstay: Philipp Lahm, Lukas Podolski, Bastian Schweinsteiger
Australia
Australia's only two appearances in the World Cup: 1974 and 2006. And second appearance happened four years ago, when the Socceroos shocked many people with malaju up to the round of 16 large. In fact, Australia with a group with Brazil, Croatia and Japan. World Cup 2010, Australia was still carrying the majority of the squad four years ago. Ability Lucas Neill et al also considered to be still competitive at world level. But now is not the coach Hiddink, Australia bring in another coach from the Netherlands a similar train-like Hiddink, Pim Verbeek.
Associations: FFA
FIFA Ranking: 21 (December 2009)
Record appearance: 3rd (1974, 2006, 2010)
The best achievement: a large round of 16 (2006)
Coaches: Pim Verbeek (Netherlands)
Captain Lucas Neill
Mainstay players: Tim Cahill, Harry Kewell, Mark Bresciano
Serbia
Serbia began his football career as an independent country team on August 16, 2006. Previously, they were still "riding" with the carriage of Yugoslavia. And lastly, at the World Cup in 2006, this Balkan country of Montenegro was still joined together and carried the name of Serbia Montenegro. Serbs have a material that can not be underestimated player. The power they have at the back and middle. On defense, coach Radomir antic quite comfortable with the presence of two flagship central defender, Nemanja Vidic and Branislav lvanovic.
Association: FAS
FIFA Ranking: 19 (December 2009)
Record appearances: 11 (1930, 1950, 1954, 1958, 1962, 1974, 1982, 1990, 1998, 2006, 2010)
The best achievement: the semi-finals (1930, 1962)
Coach: Radomir antic
Captain: Dejan Stankovic
Players mainstay: Nemanja Vidic, Branislav Ivanovic, Danko Lazovic, Aleksandar Kolarov
Ghana
Shown as a debutant, Ghana became the only African team that had escaped the last 16 ka large. In fact, they are one group with two strong teams, Brazil and the Czech Republic. Ghana is one African public support for a surprise in 2010. repeat the results of at least four years ago.
Association: GFA
FIFA Ranking: 34 (December 2009)
Record appearance: 3rd (1950, 2006, 2010)
Best Achievement: quarterfinals (1950)
Coach: Milovan Rajavec (Serbia)
Captain: Stephen Appiah
Mainstay players: Michael Essien, Sulley Muntari, Asamoah Gyan
GROUP E
Netherlands
The Dutch never shortage of talented players, but unfortunately the drag performance. Apparently, the Dutch do need luck in order to force that can form the They have become real. 100 per cent winning record during qualifying shows the quality of the team, as well as a proven record of being broken in the Dutch defense is not as bad as expected. Now, just waiting for the only gait Dutch in South Africa. Will they again must fail before the finals, or even won the first title in this tournament when the first on the African continent.
Record performances: 8 (1938, 1974, 1978, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2006, 2010)
Best Achievement: ranked second (1974, 1978)
FIFA Ranking: 3 (December 2009)
Association: KNVB
Coach: Bert van Marwijk
Captain: Giovanni van Bronckhorst
Mainstay players: Robin van Persie, Wesley Sneijder, Arjen Robben
Danish
Danish weakness is the main striker position. Not many choices that are owned, Nicklas Bendtner usually occupy the top choice, but susceptible to injury. John Dahl Tomasson is another option, but his performance is stuck on number 51 goals, one short of the record of 52 goals in the Danish national team. Since February 2008, Tomasson was no longer present in the national team goals.
Association: Dansk Boldspil-Union (DBU)
FIFA Ranking: 28 (December 2009)
Record performances: 4 (1986, 1998, 2002, 2010)
The best achievement: the quarter-finals (1998)
Coach: Morten Olsen
Captain: Jon Dahl Tomasson
Mainstay player: Martin Jorgensen, Daniel Agger, Thomas Sorensen
Japan
High target already. proclaimed coach Takeshi Okada: speeding up the semifinal. So far, the best performance only Asian team carved out of South Korea in the World Cup in 2002. They occupy the fourth position. At that time, Japan can only survive in the round of 16 large. In every edition of the World Cup, Japan has always had such a good-quality midfielders Hidetoshi Nakata Shinji Ono or. This year, Shunsuke Nakamura in control. He'll get a big endorsement from the Asian Player of 2009, Yasuhito Endo.
Association: JFA
FIFA Ranking: 43 (December 2009)
Record performances: 4 (1998, 2002, 2006, 2010)
The best achievement: a large round of 16 (2002)
Coach: Takeshi Okada
Captain: Yuji Nakazawa
Mainstay player: Shunsuke Nakamura, Yasuhito Endo, Keiji Tamada
Cameroon
Cameroon have good players at the 2010 World Cup. Goalkeeper Carlos Kameni become the number one choice at his club, Espanyol. So also with a defender who can operate as a midfielder survive, Alexandre Song, at Arsenal. Plus Jean Makoun (Lyon) and of course the grazing striker Samuel Eto'o for Inter Milan, Cameroon transformed into a force to be reckoned with.
Association: Fecafa
FIFA Ranking: 11
Record appearances: 6 (1982, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2010)
Best Achievement: Quarter-finals (1990)
Coach: Paul Le Guen (France)
Captain: Samuel Eto'o
Players mainstay: Alexandre Song, Jean II Makoun, Carlos Kameni
GROUP F
Italy
Sanga defending champion will fight for the World Cup with the memories of four years ago. With almost the same composition, ranging from coach to several members of the squad. In the history of the World Cup, Italy is one of the few teams that have a champion mentality. Lippi is optimistic with the strength of his army in this 2010 World Cup. Join in Group E along with Paraguay's New Zealand, and Slovakia, Italy, believed to be more easily swayed into the next round.
Record appearances: 17 (1934, 1938, 1950, 1954, 1962, 1966, 1970, 1974, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010)
Best Achievement: Champion (1934, 1938, 1982, 2006)
FIFA Ranking: 4 (December 2009)
Association: FIGC
Coach Marcello Lippi
Captain: Fabio Cannavaro
Players mainstay: Alberto Gilardino, Andrea Pirlo, Gianluigi Buffon
Paraguay
Paraguay appears quite stunning in the 2010 World Cup qualifying zone Conmebol or South America. They were in second place, just below Brazil, with only one point difference. Attendance coach Gerardo Martino gives fresh air for the team berjulukan "La Albirroja" it. Paraguay's strength is in their defense. They only conceded 16 goals in 18 matches during the World Cup qualifiers in 2010.
Association: APF
FIFA Ranking: 29 (December 2009)
Record performances: 8 (1930, 1950, 1958, 1986, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010)
Best Achievement: round 16 large (1986, 1998, 2002)
Coach: Gerardo Martino (Argentina)
Captain: Justo Villar
Mainstay players: Roque Santa Crus, Nelson Haedo Valdez, Denis Caniza
New Zealand
New Zealand Salatan escaped to Africa after the home team get rid of Asia, Bahrain, the game play-0ff. It's a learning experience both teams barjulukan "All Whites" in the World Cup after 1982 then. In his debut, New Zealand really is a barn goals. Ricki Herbert care teams rely on physical strength and hard work. New Zealand is also known as a team that often make the set piece. The lack of experience of the players competing in the international arena could also be things that trouble them.
Association: NZF
FIFA Ranking: 82 (December 2009)
Record appearances: 2 (1982, 2010)
The best achievement: the first round (1982)
Coach: Ricki Herbert
Captain: Ryan Nelsen
Mainstay players: Chris Killen, Tim Brown, Simon Elliott
Slovakia
Shown as a debutant is not made of Slovakia became an underrated team. The reason is materially players, Slovakia actually has great players. In front of striker Robert Vittek who is now grazing in Lille will be the cornerstone to score a goal, while defender Martin Skrtel who became the backbone of the Liverpool back line will be a strong fortress. In the middle, they have an energetic midfielder who played in Naples, and Marek Hamsik coach kids that play at Bolton Wanderers after Manchester City on loan, Vladimir Weiss.
Association: SFA
FIFA Ranking: 33 (December 2009)
Record appearance: 1 (2010)
Coach: Vladimir Weiss
Captain: Marek Hamsik
Players mainstay: Stanislav Sestak, Robert Vittek, Martin Skrtel
GROUP G
Brazil
Do not expect to see a beautiful game like the first Brazilian World Cup in 2010. Brazil under the tutelage of Carlos Dunga tends to play pragmatic. But with the presence of star-caliber star Ricardo Kaka, Alexandre Pato, Robinho, Luis Fabiano, Ronaldinho, and others, making Brazil worthy underdog. Travel Brazil into the final round of qualifying was spelled impressive, with only lost two times and steady to win the group.
Association: CBF
FIFA ranking: 2 (December 2009)
Record appearances: 19 (1930, 1934, 1938, 1950, 1954, 1958, 1962, 1966, 1970, 1974, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010)
Best Achievement: Champion (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002)
Coach: Carlos Dunga
Captain: Lucio
Mainstay players: Ricardo Kaka, Luis Fabiano, Robinho
North Korea
With the majority of players are struggling at home and always crammed the best doctrine for the country to offer a typical communist state, North Korea could be a surprise will appear in South Africa later. Saudi Arabia and Iran are to be subscribed World Cup participants have felt how the spirit of playing a relentless team Chollima this epithet.
Association: KFA
FIFA Ranking: 86 (December 2009)
Record appearances: 2 (1966, 2010)
The best achievement: the quarter-finals (1966)
Coach: Kim Jong Hun
Captain: Nam Sung-chol
Players mainstay: Jong Tae Se-Young Ahn Hak, Ri Kwang Chon
Côte d'Ivoire
There is only one Ivorian players who played in the local competition, ie a backup goalkeeper Vincent Angban. The rest are the names that graced the European football scene. Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou (Chelsea), Yaya Toure (Barcelona), Didier Zokoro (Sevilla), Emmanuel Eboue (Arsenal), Kolo Touer (Manchester City), and Arthur Boka (Stuttgart) is a row of high talented players belong to the Ivory Coast.
Association: FIF
FIFA Ranking: 16 (December 2009)
Record appearances: 2 (2006, 2010)
The best achievement: the first round (2006)
Coach: Vahid Halilhodzic (Bosnia-Herzegovina)
Captain: Didier Drogba
Mainstay player: Kolo Toure, Didier Zokora, Salomon Kalou, Yaya Toure
Portugal
Portugal is still favored, but also that predict little thrown and Portugal would not compete with the Ivory Coast. The presence of Cristiano Ronaldo, Europe and the world's best players in 2008. and other players such as Pepe, Deco, Simao Sabrosa, Ricardo Carvalho and others quite as collateral for Portugal to compete in the World Cup in 2010.
Association: FPF
FIFA Ranking: 5 (December 2009)
Record Appearances: 5 (1966, 1986, 2002, 2006, 2010)
The best achievement: the semi-finals (1966, 2006)
Coach: Carlos Queiroz
Captain: Cristiano Ronaldo
Players mainstay: Liedson, Simao Sabrosa, Ricardo Carvalho
GROUP H
Spain
Spain under the tutelage of Vicente Del Besqaue is an ideal team. All players are in peak periods. With the majority comes from the heart of Barcelona, the game quickly from foot to foot is typical of Spain as well as weapons from the game. Of line per line, no doubt the center area became the center of Spanish power. Chronology of attacks flowing from the feet of such a creative midfielder, Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta. In addition to the creative, the Spanish midfield was spelled out in the affairs of productive goals. Conceded only five goals during qualifying also be evidence of the power of the Spanish defense fortress guarded by a row of strong, such as Ramos, Puyol and Casillas.
Association: RFEF
FIFA Ranking: 1 (December 2009)
Record appearances: 13 (1934, 1950, 1962, 1966, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010)
Best Achievement: ranked fourth (1950)
Palatih: Vincente de Bosque
Captain: Iker Casillas
Mainstay players: Fernando Torres, DavidVila, Xavi Hernandez, Cesc Fabregas
Switzerland
Under the tutelage of the cold hands of Ottmar Hitzfeld, the Swiss squad relies on a combination of old players who are full of experience with young penggawa. Results for qualifying to prove if the concoction Hitzfeld extraordinary. Swiss national team has a row of young players who shone in the middle of each club. Eren Derdiyok Among other things, Tranquillo Barnetta (Bayer Leverkusen played in both) and goalkeeper Diego Benaglio (VfL. Wolfsburg).
Association: SFA
FIFA Ranking: 18 (December 2009)
Record appearance: 9 (1934, 1938, 1950, 1954, 1962, 1966, 1994, 2006, 2010)
Best Achievement: Quarter-finals (1934, 1938, 1954)
Coach: Ottmar Hitzfeld (Germany)
Captain: Alexander Frei
Players mainstay: Tranquillo Barnetta, Gokhan Inler, Diego Benaglio, Philippe Sanderos
Honduras
Honduras did not talk much at leval dunia.Tapi in the CONCACAF zone, Honduras achievement enough shiny. World Cup 2010 is the second experience of Honduras. Finally, they qualify for the 1982 World Cup finals in Spain. At that time, though failed to advance to the next round, Honduras fears have time to make one superior team by holding the hosts Spain 1-1.
Association: FNAFH
FIFA Ranking: 37 (December 2009)
Record appearances: 2 (1982, 2010)
The best achievement: the first round (19 820
Coach: Reinaldo Rueda (Colombia)
Captain: Amando Guevara
Mainstay players: Carlos Pavón, David Suazo, Wilson Palacios
Chile
Finally, they performed at the World Cup in 1998 with two big stars, Marcelo Salas and Ivan Zamorano. Now, they come with such stars, Matias Fernandez, Alexis Sanchez, Humberto Suazo and. Under the tutelage of Marcelo Bielsa, Chile look neat, with 10 victories and 32 goals are printed can prove their productivity. Chile is a team type of attack.
Association: FFC
FIFA Ranking: 15 (December 2009)
Record performances: 8 (1930, 1950, 1962, 1966, 1974, 1982, 1998, 2010)
The best achievement: the semi-finals (1962)
Coach: Marcelo Bielsa (Argentina)
Captain: Claudia Bravo
Players mainstay: Humberto Suazo, Alexis Sanchez, Matias Fernanfez. (Wiki / FIFA)
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