Angola

Team founded: 1979 (affiliated in 1980)

World Cup Participations: None

World Cup Honors: None

Titles: COSAFA Cup (1999, 2001)

Coach: Luis De Oliveira Goncalves (nationality: Angolan)

The Squad:

Group D

The Odds: Angola (D) – If the Palancas could beat their former colonial overlords, Portugal, in the opening round, they could go home proud from their first Cup appearance. Even if they lose their first two games, to Portugal and Mexico, they’ll go to their final group game with a good shot at Iran, which by then might well be out of contention. One win would be a Cup triumph for Angola.