Joe Morrell will be hoping to join that group next week, and become of the few players to have featured at a World Cup while a Pompey player.
But who are the men to have gone to finals while earning their trade at Fratton Park?
We've compiled the definitive list of those who were named in the squad for their countries, with 13 of the group gaining playing time while three remained on the bench.
5. Fitzroy Simpson
Fitzroy Simpson (front row, extreme right) went to France with Jamaica in 1998 along with Paul Hall and former Blues players Deon Burton and Darryl Powell. Photo: TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA
6. Robert Prosinecki
The legendary Pompey midfielder went to the 2002 World Cup in Japan and South Korea after his memorable season at Fratton Park. Photo: CLIVE, BRUNSKILL
7. Mladen Rudonja
The man nicknamed 'Turbo Rudi' played all three group matches for Slovenia at the 2002 World Cup. Photo: JAMIE, MCDONALD
8. Yoshi Kawaguchi
Yoshi Kawaguchi was on bench as Japan reached the last 16 of the 2002 World Cup. Photo: Robert Cianflone