2022 FIFA World Cup Draw Highlights: Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal to play Ghana in first match

The following is the draw for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in Qatar in November and December.

Group A

Qatar (hosts)
Ecuador
Senegal
Netherlands

Group B

England
Iran
United States
Wales/Scotland/Ukraine

Group C

Argentina
Saudi Arabia
Mexico
Poland

Group D

France
United Arab Emirates/Australia/Peru
Denmark
Tunisia

Group E

Spain
Costa Rica/New Zealand
Germany
Japan

Group F

Belgium
Canada
Morocco
Croatia

Group G

Brazil
Serbia
Switzerland
Cameroon

Group H

Portugal
Ghana
Uruguay
South Korea

Pot 3 draw

Iran in Group B, position B2

Senegal in Group A, they are at A3

Poland in Group C, they are at C4

Serbia in Group G, they are at G2

Tunisia in Group D, they are at D4

Japan in Group E, at E4

Morocco in Group F, at F3

Korea Republic in Group H, at H4

Brazil to play Serbia in first match

Uruguay to play S Korea in first match

Pot 2 Draws

Netherlands in Group A, position A4

USA in Group B, they are at B3

Mexico in Group C, they are at C3

Denmark in Group D, they are at D3

Germany in Group E, they are at E3

Croatia in Group F, at F4

Switzerland in Group G, at G3

Uruguay in Group H, at H3

Draws begin - first up Pot 1

Qatar and they go into Group A in position A1

England are in Group B and in position B1

Argentina in Group C, position C1

 France in Group D, position D1

Spain in Group E, position E1

Belgium in Group F, position F1

Brazil in Group G, position G1

Portugal in Group H, position H1

 

Hosts for the evening

Jermaine Jenas, USA World Cup winner Carli Lloyd. Sam Johnson, the Bristish TV presenter are the hosts for tonight.

The Trophy is here

Didier Deschamps, the France manager from 2018, carries the trophy itself to the stage. With him is a young boy, a France fan, who saw his team win in Russia. 

FIFA Preisdent's speech

Gianni’s message for peace: “We face some turbulences, our world is aggressive and we need some occasions to bring people together. To all the leaders, stop the conflicts and the wars.”

 

Glimpses from the draw ceremony performances here

That was some #FinalDraw performance! _ pic.twitter.com/x6H98e5Muv

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Here's the official mascot for FIFA World Cup 2022

He's come from the mascot-verse full of energy and is ready to bring the joy of football to everyone!

Introducing: La'eeb - the #FIFAWorldCup Qatar 2022 Official Mascot pic.twitter.com/RrEA6iS6t4

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The draw ceremony begins

It is time for the draw finally. 32 participating teams to be grouped today. Check all latest updates here.

WATCH: The FIFA World Cup 2022 trophy is here and it is looking beautiful!

_ _ #FinalDraw | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/CJLBN1acS4

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Legends have started arriving for the draw!

Two #FIFAWorldCup winners. Two thumbs up. Under one hour to go until the #FinalDraw _ @KAKA | @Pirlo_official pic.twitter.com/ZzaLK4MXY8

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England manager Gareth Southgate has arrived for the draw

Gareth Southgate is here, but has he brought the waistcoat? _______ #FinalDraw | @England pic.twitter.com/JE5mXVdlHV

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Hello and welcome to live coverage of FIFA World Cup 2022 draw that kickstarts at 9.30 pm IST. 

Stay tuned for all updates here.