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Can £261.1 Million Buy the 2014 FIFA World Cup? [INFOGRAPHIC]

We all know that money is a huge factor in the success of a club football team. Sides like Barcelona, Manchester City, Chelsea and Real Madrid are able to buy the very best players, helping them compete at the highest level. But the same is true about international sides too, in a different way.

We can calculate the value of an international team and then use those numbers to determine which national teams are most likely to succeed in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Take a look at the following infographic to find out what it means for your favorite country, including the United States and England.

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