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World Cup 2018 draw: Spain and Portugal set to face off and Argentina clash with Nigeria again

Gareth Southgate and his squad of Premier League hopefuls are not expected to do well after the painful 2016 Euros

Wally Downes Jr

Published: 16:01, 1 Dec 2017
Updated: 15:22, 9 Mar 2018

ENGLAND will face Tunisia in Volgograd on June 18, Panama on June 24 in Novgorod and Belgium in Kaliningrad on June 28 in Group G of the 2018 World Cup.

Gareth Southgate's men travel to Russia with no expectation around them after a nightmare Euro 2016 and they have got a welcoming draw against some minnow nations.

Gareth Southgate now knows the fate of his side for Russia — Gareth Southgate now knows the fate of his side for RussiaCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Hosts Russia have a lovely group to start with

GROUP A

Russia

Saudi Arabia

Egypt

Uruguay

Gareth Southgate will finish the group with Belgium — Gareth Southgate will finish the group with BelgiumCredit: Getty Images - Getty

GROUP B

Portugal

Spain

Morocco

Iran

Old enemies Portugal and Spain meet in Russia

Argentina legend Diego Maradona watched his side come out the hat — Argentina legend Diego Maradona watched his side come out the hatCredit: Getty - Contributor

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GROUP C

France

Australia

Peru

Denmark

France legend Marcel Desailly will be pleased — France legend Marcel Desailly will be pleasedCredit: AFP

Paul Pogba and the France team have a nice looking challenge

Gareth Southgate has another tough summer ahead after the 2018 World Cup draw — Gareth Southgate has another tough summer ahead after the 2018 World Cup drawCredit: AFP or licensors

GROUP D

Argentina

Iceland

Croatia

Nigeria

Argentina and Nigeria always play each other

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GROUP E

Brazil

Switzerland

Croatia

Serbia

Brazil are favourites and face Serbia and Switzerland

Barcelona legend Ronaldinho was in Russia for the draw — Barcelona legend Ronaldinho was in Russia for the drawCredit: AP:Associated Press

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GROUP F

Germany

Mexico

Sweden

Korea

Germany will be confident of getting through Group F

Joachim Loew will fancy his Germany side strong — Joachim Loew will fancy his Germany side strongCredit: AFP or Licensors

GROUP G

England

Panama

Tunisia

England

England have a nice looking group for the 2018 World Cup

GROUP H

Poland

Senegal

Colombia

Japan

Take a look behind the scenes at the 2018 World Cup draw

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