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World Service,30 Nov 2013,11 mins

Football Ranking Mysteries Explained

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Ahead of the 2014 World Cup draw next Friday, we look at world football rankings. How has Switzerland attained a seed when the Netherlands, Italy and England have not? The answer lies in the playing of friendly games, which can be incredibly unfriendly to your ranking if you play the wrong team at the wrong time. (Image: UEFA Europa League Draw. Credit: Getty Images)

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