FIFA World Cup: Five unlikely teams that could make it to Brazil 2014

Ethiopia poses before their 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier vs. South Africa on June 16, 2013 in Addis Ababa. (Getty Images)

Ethiopia

Whilst the Ethiopians are probably more famous on the athletics track than on the football pitch, they still have a very good chance of making it to Brazil, if they get a favourable draw in the final playoff round.

The Walia Antelopes, as they are fondly called, have rich history dating back to 1957, when they were one of three teams – Egypt and Sudan being the others – to be a part of the inaugural African Cup of Nations. After having won the tournament five years later, success has eluded the Ethiopians, ever since.

Although they were sanctioned for fielding a suspended player against Botswana, which almost dashed their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup, they have since managed to go on a run of wins, which has seen them leapfrog South Africa into first place and go into the final playoff round as group winners. Only time will tell if they will be able to make it to Brazil.