Graphic shows draw for the FIFA World Cup 2018.
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FIFA World Cup draw 2018

By Chris Dinsdale

June 14, 2018 - July 15, 2018 - The draw for the FIFA World Cup 2018 sees host nation Russia open the tournament against Saudi Arabia at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium on June 14, while reigning champions Germany begin their campaign against Mexico on June 17. The final will take place at the Luzhniki Stadium on July 15.

The draw took place at the State Kremlin Palace in Moscow, when all 32 teams that qualified for the tournament discovered who they would face in the group stage.

GROUP A - Russia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Uruguay
GROUP B - Portugal, Spain, Morocco, Iran
GROUP C - France, Australia, Peru, Denmark
GROUP D - Argentina, Iceland, Croatia, Nigeria
GROUP E - Brazil, Switzerland, Costa Rica, Serbia
GROUP F - Germany, Mexico, Sweden, South Korea
GROUP G - Belgium, Panama, Tunisia, England
GROUP H - Poland, Senegal, Colombia, Japan

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PUBLISHED: 01/12/2017; STORY: Graphic News; PICTURES: Getty Images
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