Summary

  • European qualifying draw for Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 complete

  • England will face Poland, Hungary, Albania, Andorra & San Marino

  • Wales drawn against Belgium, Czech Republic, Belarus & Estonia

  • Scotland up against Denmark, Austria, Israel, Faroe Islands, Moldova

  • Northern Ireland will meet Italy, Switzerland, Bulgaria and Lithuania

  • Republic of Ireland up against Portugal, Serbia, Luxembourg & Azerbaijan

  • Qualifying begins in March 2021, World Cup starts on 21 November 2022

Live Reporting

Tom Rostance

  1. Speaking of Scotland...

  2. It's possible Kris, I'll tell you that much.

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    If Scotland get Israel again, I give up.

    Kris S

  4. Nations League matters

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    The four teams who are in the 2021 Nations League finals - that's Belgium, France, Italy and Spain - have to go in a group containing five teams.

    That means they will be in a group between A and E. So England, for example, have only a small chance of getting a group of five.

    It also means that the teams might jump around a bit as they are drawn out but we'll get the hang of it.

  5. I've always liked the idea of a totally open draw. England, Samoa, Spain, Nigeria and Colombia.

    Not great logistically. But it wouldn't be dull.

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    Adam Stewart: All pot 1 teams will be group winners so most of these games will be a complete and utter waste of time. Would love a draw like the FA Cup. We might have a chance of seeing some new faces at the WC and some big beasts get knocked out. Much more exciting

  7. These things have tended to be about as easy to follow as Interstellar in the past but Fifa reckon the entire show is expected to last approximately 54 minutes, while the draw itself will have an approximate duration of 35 minutes.

    Snappy.

  8. The draw is taking place in Switzerland and the stage is all set up and ready to go.

    The actual draw itself will start at 17:20 GMT.

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    Who are you keen to avoid? Who would you want to play?

    Who do you make favourites at this very early stage?

    Drop us a line by all means.

  10. Who are the top seeds?

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    For the first time, Europe's traditional powerhouse countries have all been seeded together in pot one, with France returning to the highest seeds after a 12-year absence.

    England are alongside them, with Wales in pot two and Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and Scotland all in pot three.

  11. Who goes where then?

    One country from each pot will be drawn into a group, meaning there will be five groups of six nations and the same number comprised of five.

    The four countries through to the 2021 Nations League finals in October - Belgium, France, Italy and Spain - are certain to be in the smaller five-team groups.

    Europe will send 13 countries to Qatar, 10 of which will be the group winners.

  12. When are the finals again?

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    Because of Qatar's intense summer heat, this World Cup will be held from 21 November to 18 December 2022, making it the first not to be held in May, June, or July.

    It is set to be played in a reduced timeframe of 28 days.

    Thirty-two teams will compete in eight venues in five host cities to succeed reigning champions France.

  13. One step closer...

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    The disruption to the global sporting calendar this year has been, let's face it, pretty rubbish.

    But as we approach the end of 2020 let's try and focus on the positives.

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    The Euros are on NEXT YEAR. And the World Cup is THE YEAR AFTER THAT.

    The two major men's tournaments in the space of 17 or so months. Tremendous stuff.

    Shall we find out who needs to play who to qualify from Europe?