The full results of the 2018 World Cup draw

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The full results of the 2018 World Cup draw
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Host Russia will open the 2018 World Cup against Saudi Arabia in Moscow, while Germany will begin defending the title against Mexico after the draw of the group stage, which has seen some dramatic encounters.

Brazil, the world champion five times, will play Switzerland at the start of Group E matches, which also include Costa Rica and Serbia.

Portugal will meet Spain's neighbors in the first Group B match, while Argentina will compete in Group D with the newcomers Iceland, Croatia and Nigeria.

England begin their campaign against Panama, which will participate in the event for the first time, in Group G, which comes Belgium on her head.

Unlike the previous drawing ceremony, Friday's ceremony was quick and concise at the Kremlin Palace.

Final Draw

After a speech by Russian President Vladimir Putin and International Federation President Gianni Infantino, eight of the legends of the game, drawn by Diego Maradona and Laurent Blanc, took part with Argentina and France in the 1986 and 1998 World Cups.

Before the draw began, Putin said, 'the most attractive trophy will be won by the most determined team. I wish success to all the teams and invite all the fans to come to Russia and enjoy the finals next year. '

The one-month tournament, which is hosted by 11 cities, will take place on June 14.

The tournament includes 64 matches and the final will be held at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on July 15.

World Cup sets

Group A: Russia - Saudi Arabia - Egypt - Uruguay

Group B: Portugal - Spain - Morocco - Iran

Group ? France - Australia - Peru - Denmark

Group ? Argentina, Iceland, Croatia, Nigeria

Group E: Brazil - Switzerland - Costa Rica - Serbia

Group F: Germany, Mexico, Sweden, Korea

Group G: Belgium - Panama - Tunisia - England

Group H: Poland - Senegal - Colombia