Paraguay

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Population: 6.2m

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Capital: Asuncion

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Fact: Up to 95% of Paraguyans are mestizos - people of mixed Spanish and native American blood

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Manager: Anibal 'Mano' Ruiz

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How did they qualify: Got the fourth slot for South America with a round to spare

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World Cup winners?: Not yet

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Paraguay: Flag and strip Manager: 'Mano' Ruiz Star man: Roque Santa Cruz

Star man: Bayern Munich's Roque Santa Cruz has been plagued by a knee injury this season, but shows great skill and pace when fit

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World ranking: 33