New Delhi: The final draw for the FIFA World Cup 2022 to be held in Qatar was announced on Friday, with England to face US and Iran in Group B and Spain to take on Germany in Group E. 


France will meet Denmark and Tunisia in Group D. In Group A, there are hosts Qatar, plus Ecuador, Senegal and Netherlands.


The event was held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) in Qatar. The tournament will kick off on November 21, with hosts Qatar playing Ecuador.



Group E appears to be the "group of death", with European heavyweights Spain and Germany drawn together. Japan is also in the group. It will also include the winners of a play-off between Costa Rica and New Zealand.


FIFA World Cup 2022 Groups: 


Group A: Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal, Netherlands


Group B: England, Iran, USA, Wales/ Scotland/ Ukraine


Group C: Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Poland


Group D: France, Peru/Australia/ UAE, 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 and South Korea


The final match will take place on December 18 at the Lusail Iconic Stadium in Lusail. Qatar 2022 ​​is the first World Cup ever to be held in the Arab world. 


On Thursday, 'Al Rihla' was revealed by Adidas as the official match ball for the FIFA World Cup