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Russia open against Saudi Arabia
Hosts Russia will kick off next year\'s World Cup finals versus Saudi Arabia in Moscow and defending champions Germany will start against Mexico after Friday\'s draw threw up some mouthwatering clashes.
Moscow: Hosts Russia will kick off next year's World Cup finals versus Saudi Arabia in Moscow and defending champions Germany will start against Mexico after Friday's draw threw up some mouthwatering clashes.
Five-times winners Brazil will face Switzerland in their first Group E match with Costa Rica and Serbia making up one of the tougher-looking of the eight groups.
European champions Portugal will play Iberian neighbours Spain in their first match in Group B, while Argentina were placed in Group D with newcomers Iceland, Croatia and Nigeria.
England will face the other debut nation Panama in Group G in which Belgium are the top seeds. Unlike previous laborious draw ceremonies, Friday's event at the State Kremlin Palace was a quickfire operation. "The most coveted trophy will be won by the most resilient team," Putin said.
Groupings: Group A-Russia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Uruguayl 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.
