The World Cup automotive underdogs

One of the great things about the World Cup is that it's guaranteed to throw up a few surprises. The competition may have its giants, but the fringe teams are better prepared than ever, and all seem determined to write their names into the history books.

In honour then of the underdogs, we've compiled a top ten list of the World Cup outsiders, and picked an unlikely automotive hero to represent each nation.

We've arranged them in reverse order of the likelihood they stand of actually emerging victorious in South Africa. Enjoy.

Click below to see the Top Ten.