Ladies and gentlemen, we finish our World Cup team breakdowns with the final team in Group H, the beautiful mountainous nation of Switzerland.

OFFICIAL NAMES:
German: Schweizerischer Fußballverband, SFV
French: Association Suisse de Football, ASF
Italian: Associazione Svizzera di Football, ASF
Spanish: Asociación Suiza de Fútbol ASF.



NICKNAME: Schweizer Nati

FIFA CONFEDERATION: UEFA (Europe)

FIFA CODE: SUI

HOW THEY QUALIFIED: 1st place in Group 2 of UEFA WC Qualifying

WORLD CUP APPEARANCES (INCLUDING 2010): 9

BEST WC FINISH: Quarterfinals, Switzerland 1954

WORLD CUP RECORD (MP: Wins - Draws - Losses): 26: 8W - 5D - 13L

HEAD COACH: Ottmar Hitzfeld

MOST CAPPED PLAYER (# of caps): Heinz Hermann (117)

ALL-TIME GOAL SCORING LEADER (# of goals): Alexander Frei (40)

BRIEF FOOTBALLING HISTORY:
Switzerland's best WC finish was a quarterfinal appearance in 1954 when they hosted the tournament. They were eliminated by Austria, 7-5 in the highest scoring match in World Cup history. In 2006, the Swiss became the only team in WC history to be eliminated from the tournament despite not conceding a goal. Brazil 2014 might be Switzerland's time to shine due to the success of their 2009 World Champions Under-17 side.

PLAYER TO WATCH:
Switzerland's player to watch was once described by a World Cup coach as "The best young player in Switzerland." That player is Gelson Fernandes.
(Photo via Newscom)
After signing for Manchester City, then Man City coach and current Cote D'Ivoire coach Sven-Goran Eriksson made that edict after acquiring Fernandes (pictured on the left) in 2007. The midfielder plays a more central role and his marking will be vital in Switzerland's defensive scheme.

OUTLOOK:
Switzerland is the overlooked team in this group, defensively they are the most organized of all the Group H teams. Their biggest problem will be consistent goal scoring, if they can combine their tight defense with opportunistic goal finishing, The Swiss can surprise and advance out of the group stage for a 2nd consecutive World Cup.

FINAL 23-MAN WC ROSTER:
Goalkepers: Diego Benaglio (Wolfsburg/Germany), Marco Wolfli (Young Boys), Johnny Leoni (FC Zurich)

Defenders: Mario Eggimann (Hannover/Germany), Stephane Grichting (Auxerre/France), Stephan Lichtsteiner (Lazio/Italy), Ludovic Magnin (FC Zurich) Philippe Senderos (Arsenal/England), Steve von Bergen (Hertha Berlin/Germany), Reto Ziegler (Sampdoria/Italy)

Midfielders: Tranquillo Barnetta (Bayer Leverkusen/Germany), Valon Behrami (West Ham/England), Gelson Fernandes (Saint-Etienne/France), Benjamin Huggel (Basel), Gokhan Inler (Udinese/Italy), Marco Padalino (Sampdoria/Italy), Pirmin Schwegler (Eintracht Frankfurt/Germany), Xherdan Shaqiri (Basel)

Forwards: Albert Bunjaku (Nuremberg/Germany), Eren Derdiyok (Bayer Leverkusen/Germany), Alexander Frei (Basel), Blaise Nkufo (FC Twente/Netherlands), Hakan Yakin (Luzern)

WC GROUP SCHEDULE:
June 16 vs. Spain
June 21 vs. Chile
June 25 vs. Honduras

Ladies and gentlemen that concludes our breakdowns of the 32 teams conpeting the 2010 World Cup. This will be a special tournament so sit back, relax, and enjoy the greatest sporting event on the planet.

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Switzerland - WC Team Breakdown

This World Cup will have 34 players representing a country different from where they were born. The first case was reported in 1934, when the Argentine born Luis Monti represented Italy. During the FIFA congress in Stockholm on October 192, Italy was chosen to host the 1934 world cup. The current political leader of that time, Benito Mussolini, wanted to strengthen his campaign and he decided to use the world cup to his benefit. That squad had 5 international players: Monti, Guaita, Demaria and Orsi (Argentina) and Guarisi (Brazil). In 1930 Monti had represented Argentina, obtaining a 2nd place finish in the world cup.

In 2006, history repeated itself, when Mauro Camoranesi (Argentina) joined Italy and won the World Cup.

Squads with International Players:

Argentina: Gonzalo Higuain (Born in Lens, France).

Chile: Matias Fernandez (Argentina)

Paraguay: Lucas Barrios, Jonathan Santana and Nestor Ortigoza (Argentina).

Greece: Vyntra (Czech Republic), Ninis (Albania).

France: Mandada (Congo), Patrice Evra (Senegal), Malouda (French Guyana).

United States: Jose Torres (Mexico), Benny Feilhaber (Brasil).

North Korea: Ahn Young-Hak (Japan).

Portugal: Deco,Pepe and Liedson Da Silva(Brasil), Nani and Rolando (Cape Verde).

Germany: Miroslav Klose, Lucas Podolski (Poland), Cacau (Brasil).

Switzerland: Valon Behrami, Albert Bunjaku and Xherdan Shaqiri (Kosovo), Gelson Fernandes (Cape Verde),Blaise Nkufo (Zaire).

Italy: Mauro Camoranesi (Argentina).

Japan: Marcus Tulio Tanaka (Brasil).

Serbia: Vladimir Zdravko Kusmanovic (Switzerland).

Australia: Vidosic (Croacia) and Djite (United States).

Nigeria: Odemwingie (Uzbekistan).

Cote d’Ivoire: Sol Bamba and Guy Demel (France).

There are also 12 National teams with Foreign coaches:

Switzerland: Ottmar Hitzfeld (Germany).

Greece: Otto Rehhagel (Germany).

Australia: Pim Verbeek (Netherlands).

South Africa: Juan Carlos Parreira (Brasil).

Cameroon: Paul Le Guen (France).

Cote d’Ivore: Sven Goran Eriksson (Sweden).

Nigeria: Lars Lagerback (Sweden).

Ghana: Milovan Rajevac (Serbia).

Chile: Marcelo Bielsa (Argentina).

Paraguay: Gerardo Martino (Argentina).

England: Fabio Capello (Italy).

Honduras: Reinaldo Rueda (Colombia).

2010 World Cup Facts: International Players

There is lots of expectation towards Chile. Their performance in the World Cup qualifiers peaked the interest of various pundits on both sides of the ocean. For many they are the team that could make some noise and possibly give Spain the most resistance.  They could also go pretty deep into the tournament. 

Coach Marcelo Bielsa gave his list of 30 players on Tuesday and there were some mild surprises for La Roja as Universidad de Chile goalkeeper Christopher Toselli was left out of the list. The goalkeeper seemed like a shoe-in for the national team especially with his recent form of play both domestically and internationally.

The youngster instead will represent the Andeans in the Toulon tournament this summer.

Universidad de Chile midfielder Edson Puch was also left out.

Real Zaragoza striker Humberto Suazo will be part of Bielsa's plans even though he underwent shoulder surgery to repair ligaments torn after he dislocated his shoulder over a month ago.

The biggest surprise was the inclusion of Colo Colo midfielder Charles Aránguiz. The Chilean international did not take part in the World Cup qualifiers but his current form has made him a must-have player for the Argentine coach.

Goalkeepers:
Claudio Bravo (Real Sociedad, ESP), Miguel Pinto (Universidad de Chile), Luis Marín (Unión Española)

Defenders:
Roberto Cereceda (Colo Colo), Pablo Contreras (PAOK, GRE)
Ismael Fuentes (Universidad Católica), Mauricio Isla (Udinese, ITA), Gonzalo Jara (West Bromwich, ENG), Gary Medel (Boca Juniors, ARG), Waldo Ponce (Universidad Católica), Arturo Vidal (Bayern Leverkusen, Alemania)

Midfielders:
Charles Aránguiz (Colo Colo), Carlos Carmona (Reggina, ITA), Marco Estrada (Universidad de Chile), Matías Fernández (Sporting Lisbon, POR),Gonzalo Fierro (Flamengo, BRA), José Pedro Fuenzalida (Colo Colo), Manuel Iturra (Universidad de Chile), Rodrigo Millar (Colo Colo), Pedro Morales (Dínamo Zagreb, CRO), Rodrigo Tello (Besiktas, TUR),Jorge Valdivia (Al-Ain, UAE), Jaime Valdés (Atalanta, ITA)

Forwards:
Jean Beausejour (Club América, MEX), Mark González (CSKA Moscow, RUS), Héctor Mancilla (Toluca, MEX), Fabián Orellana (Xérez, ESP), Esteban Paredes (Colo Colo)
Alexis Sánchez (Udinese, ITA), Humberto Suazo (Real Zaragoza, ESP)

Bielsa gives his 30 players for Chile

The Honduran international will not be part of the Catrachos trip to South Africa after suffering a bone fracture in his foot this past Thursday in Romania with club SC Vaslui.

According to team doctors, the injury will take up to six weeks to heal, preventing him from playing in the World Cup.

Costly was Honduras leading scorer during World Cup qualifiers as the Central Americans made it back to the big show after a 28-year absence.  He was also one of the most consistent performers in tournaments such as the Gold Cup as well.

Costly was looking to make history as his father, Allen Costly, was part of the Spain '82 side that last played in the biggest sporting event on the planet.  Head coach Reinaldo Rueda will give out the list of players later on Monday.

Honduras will play Spain, Chile, and Switzerland in World Cup group H.

Costly out of Honduras World Cup squad

Barcelona and Real Madrid are the dominant teams in Spain and they proved it by being the two teams that monopolized nearly half of the spots of La Furia's 30-man roster. Barcelona ended up on top as seven of their players earned call ups. There were some surprises in Vicente Del Bosque's list, but for the most part the players that were expected to be on, were.

The majority of the team that won the European championship two years ago and played in the Confederations Cup last summer will be back.

Barcelona's Victor Valdés will have at least a fighting chance to enter Del Bosque's 23-man roster as he was considered part of his 30-man list. Valdés will most likely win yet another Zamora trophy and was among the five goalkeepers called up by the Spanish coach. His level during the past two seasons have been worthy of recognition and should be on the fast track to be in South Africa.

None of Real Madrid's players were named Guti or Raúl as Albiol, Arbeloa, Ramos, Xabi Alonso will follow national team captain Iker Casillas to South Africa.

One of the big surprises was Atlético Madrid's young goalkeeper David De Gea who has become one of the revelations of the tournament. Another surprise call up was that of Osasuna defender César Azpilicueta. He has become a stalwart for the Rojillos. Sevilla's Jesús Navas also got some recognition from Del Bosque.

One player that was left off the squad was Getafe's Roberto Soldado. He was being considered to be a viable replacement for Fernando Torres. His 14 goals for the season have him in La Liga's top ten in scoring.

Some players that were left off the list were Sevilla goalkeeper Andrés Palop as well as Athletic counterpart Gorka Iraizoz. Barcelona forward Bojan Krkic, who decided to not go to Euro2008, was snubbed in favor of teammate Pedro Rodríguez who became one of the revelations of the tournament. Pedro was the first player in football history to score in all six competitions this season. He is also the team's third leading scorer behind Zlatan Ibrahimovic and soon-to-be Pichichi winner Lionel Messi.

Spain will be participating in Group H alongside Chile, Honduras, and Switzerland.


Goalkeepers:Iker Casillas(Real Madrid CF), David De Gea(Atlético Madrid),Diego López (Villarreal), Pepe Reina (Liverpool-ENG), Víctor Valdés (FC Barcelona)

Defenders
: Raúl Albiol (Real Madrid)
, Alvaro Arbeloa(Real Madrid),
 César Azpilicueta (Osasuna)
 Joan Capdevila (Villarreal)
, Carlos Marchena (Valencia),
 Gerard Piqué (FC Barcelona)
 Carles Puyol (FC Barcelona),
 Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid)

Midfielders:
 Xabi Alonso (Real Madrid)
 Sergio Busquets (FC Barcelona)
 Francesc Fabregas (Arsenal FC-ENG)
 Andrés Iniesta (FC Barcelona)
 Javi Martínez (Athletic)
 Marcos Senna (Villarreal)
 David Silva (Valencia)
 Xavier Hernández (FC Barcelona)

Forwards
: Santi Cazorla (Villarreal),
 Jesús Navas (Sevilla),
 Juan Mata (Valencia CF),
 Pedro (FC Barcelona)
, Dani Güiza (Fenerbache SK-TUR)
, Fernando Llorente (Athletic Club),
 Alvaro Negredo (Sevilla FC)
, Fernando Torres (Liverpool FC-ENG)
, David Villa (Valencia CF)


Callup by team
Barcelona- 7
Real Madrid- 5
Valencia- 4
Villarreal- 4
Athletic - 2
Liverpool- 2
Osasuna- 1
Atlético- 1
Arsenal- 1
Sevilla- 2
Fenerbahce-1

Del Bosque announces Spain's 30 players