Argentina

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Argentina

FIFA World Ranking: 7
Bookmakers' Odds for Winning World Cup: 13-2
Star Player: Lionel Messi

Diego Maradona, one of the greatest players in the game's history, appeared out of his depth as coach during qualifying. The team waited until its last game to scrape into the tournament, leading Maradona to promise he will charge naked through the streets of Buenos Aires if Argentina wins the Cup. For that to happen, the team's star striker—and world's highest-paid player—Lionel Messi will have to match his outstanding performance with Spanish club Barcelona FC.