Qualification
The following nations were qualified:
| Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Angola | Argentina | China |
| Brazil | Austria | Japan | Côte d'Ivoire |
| Croatia | Czech Republic | Norway | Denmark |
| Spain | South Korea | Romania | Germany |
| France | Russia | Tunisia | Hungary |
| Serbia and Montenegro | Uruguay | Ukraine | Slovenia |
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