Switzerland are happy to play the underdog role ahead of their tough encounter with reigning European champions Spain.
One of Europe's most successful club coaches, Switzerland's Ottmar Hitzfeld is entering uncharted waters with his first?FIFA World Cup game against Spain.
FIFA.com profiles Switzerland's qualification for South Africa and highlights the star players, the coach and the country's football history.
The majority of sides expected to qualify for South Africa 2010 from Europe did so, although?notable European absentees include Russia and Croatia.