The ten best World Cup shocks

Friday 16 October 2009 00:01 BST

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There have been some surprises already during the qualification process for the 2010 World Cup.

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England were actually very good, Argentina almost didn't make it, while Portugal and France's participation is still in the balance. Meanwhile the 2010 World Cup will see appearances from unlikely contenders Bosnia-Herzagova and Korea DPR.

When the action gets underway in South Africa there are bound to be some shocks and upsets, and as this guide proves - the World Cup is guaranteed to be full of surprises.

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The ten best World Cup shocks