Whilst the cream of world football meet in Japan, the lowest-ranked teams, Bhutan and Montserrat, ranked 202nd and 203rd respectively, face each other in a FIFA-authorised friendly match in the Bhutan capital of Thimphu.

In contrast to the Brazil-Germany contest, the alternative final is not a question of high stakes, win or lose, but more one of two countries celebrating the game of football. Bhutan, secluded high in the Himalayas, was isolated from the world for centuries and was only recently voted into the FIFA family.

The island of Montserrat, meanwhile, known as the Emerald Isle of the Caribbean, has suffered in recent years with the eruption of a volcano which rendered half of the island uninhabitable. The match has captured the imagination of the football fraternity and England, along with Holland, are just two of several footballing nations helping the match get underway.

"We were delighted to respond to this unique invitation and to lend a hand to the organization of this match by providing the referee", said Head of International Relations, Jane Bateman. "Steve Bennett is an experienced FIFA referee and on The F.A. Premier League Referees List. He has officiated a number of international matches at varying age-groups, including Nigeria v Paraguay in England earlier this year and last year's Intertoto Cup Semi-Final and U21 European Championship".

The match will form the focus of a documentary which will highlight football as a uniting force, bringing two vastly different countries and cultures together in a spirit of friendship.

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