They did superbly in qualifying to finish top of a group that also included Spain, with former Chelsea striker Mateja Kezman top scoring with five goals.
At the other end, they conceded just one goal in ten games - by far the best defensive record in Europe.
In fact, Serbia will go into the World Cup Finals having not lost a competitive match under coach Ilija Petkovic who took over from Dejan Savicevic in July 2000.
Coach: Ilija Petkovic
One to watch: Nemanja Vidic
World ranking: 44
Previous tournaments: 0
Best finish: N/A