ANGOLA
First time in the finals, having edged out the favourites in their qualifying group, Nigeria.
Key players: Their Captain, and driving force, Akwa; Perreira and Mantorras (pictured).
World Ranking: 57
Betting: 400-1
Official Website: http://www.fafutebol.com/

IRAN
Third appearance in the finals, bouncing back from the disappointment of not qualifying in 2002.
Key players: Daei, Mahdavikia, Zandi, Karimi (pictured).
World Ranking: 23
Betting: 500-1
Official Website: http://www.iriff.ir/

PORTUGAL
Cruised to the finals scoring 35 goals and conceding only 5, winning 9 of their 12 matches.
Key players: Deco, Figo, Ronaldo (pictured), Pauletta, Quaresma.
World Ranking: 7
Betting: 18-1
Official Website: http://www.fpf.pt/

MEXICO
Apart from the loss to neighbours USA and a defeat in their last match against Trinidad & Tobago, their qualification has been pretty smooth, with some emphatic wins along the way.
Key players: Marquez, Lozano (pictured), Salcido, Fonseca.
World Ranking: 4
Betting: 40-1
Official Website: http://www.femexfut.org.mx/portal/