Qualification
The following nations were qualified:
| Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | Norway | Denmark | France |
| Russia | Hungary | Poland | Ukraine |
| Netherlands | Slovenia | Austria | Romania |
| China | Angola | Brazil | Macedonia |
| Croatia | South Korea | Côte d'Ivoire | Argentina |
| Uruguay | Australia | Germany | Cameroon |
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