Participating Teams
| Team | Confederation | Qualification method | Date qualification secured | Participation No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | CAF | 2010 FIFA World Cup host | 15 May 2004 | 2nd |
| Italy | UEFA | 2006 FIFA World Cup winner | 9 July 2006 | 1st |
| United States | CONCACAF | 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup winner | 24 June 2007 | 4th |
| Brazil | CONMEBOL | 2007 Copa América winner | 15 July 2007 | 6th |
| Iraq | AFC | 2007 AFC Asian Cup winner | 29 July 2007 | 1st |
| Egypt | CAF | 2008 Africa Cup of Nations winner | 10 February 2008 | 2nd |
| Spain | UEFA | UEFA Euro 2008 winner | 29 June 2008 | 1st |
| New Zealand | OFC | 2008 OFC Nations Cup winner | 19 November 2008 | 3rd |
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