Slovenia were back. Missing from the previous edition, they had last graced the World Cup in 2002. Under Matjaž Kek, they were ready to write the next chapter.
| Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
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3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| 2 |
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3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 3 |
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3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 |
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3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
Slovenia found moments of promise but ultimately fell short of the consistency needed to progress beyond the group stage.
Slovenia experienced an inconsistent group stage, and the mixed results were not enough to go through. Their campaign featured a hard-fought 1-0 win against Algeria, a 2-2 draw with United States, and a narrow 0-1 loss to England. Despite moments of quality, it was not enough to advance, and Slovenia's campaign ended at the first round.
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Eliminated in the group stage.
Zlatan Ljubijankić led Slovenia's attack with 1 goal at the 2010 World Cup. Shared the top-scorer honours with Koren and Birsa, all with 1.
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Jokić booked twice 4 cards in a single match vs United States.
The tactical mind behind Slovenia's 2010 campaign. Leading Slovenia at his first World Cup 1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss under Kek.
Slovenia's midfield trio of Birsa, Koren and Subasic controlled possession but struggled to break down English defense.
