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World Cup draw 2018 live stream and TV channel: How to watch HUGE draw online and on TV now

Germany won it last time out - who will pick up the trophy next year?

THE wait for the big one is nearly over!

But, before the World Cup in Russia next summer, we will have to know who is in the groups, and be able to map out those all important routes to the final.

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When is the draw?

The draw will be held TODAY - December 1, 2017.

It will take place from 3pm UK time, live and direct from the Kremlin.

The draw will decide the group stages for the tournament which runs from June 14 to July 15, 2018.

FOLLOW all of the action with SunSport's live blog right here.

What TV channel is it on, and how can I live stream it?

The draw will be broadcast live on BBC 2 and Sky Sports News, with coverage starting from 3pm.

It will also be streamed live BBC's website for UK viewers on Fifa's website.

You can also hear the draw live on talkSPORT () from Russia.

Coverage will begin at 1pm and will continue until 10pm.

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Who is in the pots?

Gareth Southgate's England will be in pot two alongside a host of other top nations.It means the Three Lions will avoid Spain, Switzerland, Peru, Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay and Croatia.

Pot 1: Russia (as hosts), Germany, Brazil, Portugal, Argentina, Belgium, Poland, France

Pot 2: Spain, Peru , Switzerland, England, Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay, Croatia


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Pot 3: Denmark, Iceland, Costa Rica, Sweden, Tunisia, Egypt, Senegal, Iran

Pot 4: Serbia, Nigeria, Australia, Japan, Morocco, Panama, South Korea, Saudi Arabia.

What is the worst-case scenario for England?

Bearing in mind no more than two European sides can be draw into the same group, Brazil would be the team Southgate will want to avoid from pot one.

From the third seeds, England will be hoping not to draw Iceland.

Not just because of the infamous Euro 2016 defeat, but because the Scandinavians were extremely impressive in qualifying.

From the bottom seeds, African heavyweights Nigeria would represent the toughest opponent available — they recently came from 2-0 down to beat Argentina 4-2.

What is the best-case scenario for England?

Russia are only top seeds because they are hosts, so surely they would be the team to hope for.

Although, they will have a passionate crowd behind them.

Iran have not been particularly impressive and England would fancy their chances.

Surprise package Panama would be the side most will hope to draw from the eight bottom seeds.

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