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There's 32 team battling it out in Germany - how many do you know? We've put together a blaggers' guide to the teams that have qualified for the biggest footballing event in the world.
Reached their first finals by qualifying from a group including Nigeria and Zimbabwe.
Two-time champions will be among the favourites despite a recent friendly defeat to England.
Reached their first World Cup since 1974 by beating Uruguay on penalties in a tense play-off.
The five-time winners will surely start as favourites after topping South American qualifying.
Qualified for their third World Cup finals by finishing third in the CONCACAF table.
Impressive in qualification, coming through unbeaten ahead of Sweden.
Lost home and away to Holland in qualification, and only reached the finals after a play-off.
Finished third in South American qualification, beating Brazil and Argentina at home.
Topped qualifying group despite losing in Northern Ireland thanks to 100 per cent home record.
Not entirely convincing in qualification, but eventually topped a closely-fought group.
The hosts will look to go one better than 2002, when they were beaten in the final by Brazil.
Another African side making their debut at the finals after losing only once in qualifying.
Europe's form side, qualified impressively after beating the Czech Republic home and away.
Qualified comfortably, finishing second to Japan in the final group stage in Asia.
Always one of the favourites, Italy finished five points clear of Norway in their qualifying group.
Impressed in qualification by winning a tough group ahead of Cameroon and Egypt.
Cruised to their third straight finals appearance, losing only once in qualification.
Hugely experienced, making their 13th finals appearance. Finished second to USA in qualifying.
Finished fourth in South America. Much will depend on the fitness of star man Roque Santa Cruz.
Qualified as one of Europe's best runners-up, despite losing home and away to England.
Unbeaten in qualification, topping their group by seven points from Slovakia.
Came through Asian qualification unbeaten to reach a fourth consecutive World Cup finals.
Topped their qualifying group without defeat, forcing Spain into a play-off with Slovakia.
Semi-finalists four years ago, lost twice to Saudi Arabia in qualifying this time around.
Often a let-down in major tournaments, Spain needed a play-off to reach the finals.
Qualified as Europe's best runner-up despite being pipped by Croatia in their group.
Finished second to France in Europe's closest group, before beating Turkey in a play-off.
Qualified from a group also featuring Senegal, losing just once. First finals appearance.
Reached the finals for the first time after a dramatic play-off victory over Bahrain.
Easily the most experienced of the African contingent, playing in their fourth finals tournament.
Reached first World Cup finals, ousting Turkey, Denmark and Greece in qualifying.
Qualified as winners of the CONCACAF qualifying group to reach their fifth straight finals.
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