Groups revealed in draw for 2018 Fifa WC

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Friday’s draw for Fifa World Cup 2018 in Russia saw defending champions Germany selected in Group F alongside Mexico, Sweden and South Korea.

Host Russia were automatically placed in Group A and will take on the likes of Uruguay, Saudi Arabia and African giants Egypt.

Spain, the 2010 winners, will meet Iberian rivals Portugal as well as Morocco and Iran in Group B following the ceremony that was staged at the Kremlin in Moscow.

Brazil were drawn alongside teams which include Switzerland, Costa Rica and Serbia in Group E.

Meanwhile, African side Senegal has been drawn against Colombia, Poland and Japan in Group H.

According to the November Fifa/Coca-Cola World Ranking, the toughest group is Group D which consists of France, Australia, Peru and Denmark.

Here is the full draw of the Group Stages:

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