GROUP F

Holders and favorites Brazil will be challenged by Croatia, Australia and Japan.

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Brazil

The only country to have played in all 17 World Cup finals.

Best performances: Winners in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002

Worst performances: Knocked out in the first round in 1966.

FIFA Ranking: 1

Croatia

Could have some claim to Yugoslavia’s total; last two World Cups as Croatia.

Best performances: Third in 1998.

Worst performances: First round exit in 2002 with three points.

FIFA Ranking: 20

Australia

Have qualified for one previous tournament in 1974.

Best performance: No goals, one point, first round exit.

Worst perfromance: See above.

FIFA Ranking: 49

Japan

Have qualified for the last two World Cups.

Best performances: Last 16 exit in 2002 after winning Group H.

Worst performances: First round exit in 1998 with no points.

FIFA Ranking: 15

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