World Cup draw LIVE: England face USA, Iran and possibly Wales or Scotland at Qatar 2022
Follow all the latest updates as the Qatar 2022 World Cup group stage draw completed in Doha
Follow all the latest updates and reaction from Qatar 2022 as the World Cup group stage draw took place in Doha this afternoon.
England were drawn into Group B alongside USA, Iran and the winner of the three teams still alive in the European play-offs - namely Wales, Scotland and Ukraine. If Wales - who are through to the play-off final - or Scotland reach the World Cup, it will set up a tantalising Battle of Britain in Qatar.
Spain and Germany were drawn together in a standout tie in Group E, while hosts Qatar face Netherlands, the Africa Cup of Nations champions Senegal and Ecuador in Group A.
Gareth Southgate, who was in attendance at the draw, has been optimistic about England’s chances but insisted they will have to be “close to perfect” to lift the trophy later this year. The tournament will also likely represent the final chance for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to clinch World Cup glory before the end of their careers. Ronaldo’s Portugal are in Group H with Ghana, Uruguay and South Korea, while Messi’s Argentina face Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Poland in Group C.
Follow all the latest updates after the draw below:
World Cup 2022 draw
Uruguay are initially drawn out for Group G but can’t be put in the same group with Brazil and are moved to Group H with Portugal.
Switzerland are finally placed in Group G with Brazil.
World Cup 2022 draw
A big clash in Group E as Germany (E3) are drawn alongside Spain.
Croatia (F4) are put in Group F with Belgium.
England face USA in World Cup group stage at Qatar 2022
England will play the USA in the Fifa World Cup group stage after learning their opponents in this evening’s draw in Doha for Qatar 2022.
The Three Lions came agonisingly close to winning last summer’s Euro 2020 on home soil, falling short on penalties against Italy, who have failed to qualified for this year’s World Cup.
But redemption will start in Group B, which will include a game against the USA.
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World Cup 2022 draw
Mexico (C3) join Argentina in Group C and Denmark (D3) will play France in Group D.
World Cup 2022 draw
This is where it starts to get interesting. In Group A, the Netherlands are drawn in spot A4.
England will have to contend with the USA who are drawn into Group B. Gareth Southgate will be pleased with that. The USA are drawn into spot B3.
World Cup 2022 draw
Group F has Belgium, Group G gets Brazil and finally Portugal are drawn into Group H.
Now for pot 2 featuring Mexico, Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, Uruguay, Switzerland, USA, Croatia.
World Cup 2022 draw
Current world champions France are in Group D, followed by Spain getting drawn into Group E. All the pot 1 teams are placed in the top spot of each of the groups.
Three teams left to go in this stage.
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England are the second team out of Pot 1, they’re placed in Group B, spot 1. That means England’s first game will be on the opening day of the tournament.
Argentina are drawn into Group C, spot 1.
World Cup 2022 draw
Let’s go! As hosts Qatar have their own special red coloured balls and are drawn into Group A, spot 1.
World Cup 2022 draw
Okay, here we go. 45 minutes after the official start of the draw we’re about to get underway. Here’s a reminder of the how all for pots look.
Pot 1 (seeded teams): Qatar, Brazil, Belgium, France, Argentina, England, Spain, Portugal.
Pot 2: Mexico, Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, Uruguay, Switzerland, USA, Croatia.
Pot 3: Senegal, Iran, Japan, Morocco, Serbia, Poland, South Korea, Tunisia.
Pot 4: Cameroon, Canada, Ecuador, Saudi Arabia, Ghana, Wales/Scotland/Ukraine, Costa Rica/New Zealand, UAE/Australia/Peru.
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