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[♪] >> 32 nations discover their fate. the 2018 fifa world cup next. >> moscow the center of the soccer world today. not only did it host world cup draw, it will be the site for next year's opening game and world cup final it was all about determining the tournament's brackets. all 32 nations have been divide into 8 groups of four. top two in each section move on to the knockout stage. the last three finals have all gone to extra time.

>> let's take a look at how the draw shook out. the host russia, doesn't have much to complain about. saudi arabia, egypt, uruguay. >> group b. kind of front load with portugal and spain followed by morocco and iran. >> france, huge expectations for them to do well up against australia, peru and denmark. >> >> if the first to qualify for the 2018 world cup, brazil, costa rica and serbia and switzerland. >> three teams in f led by

number one overall team greatest fifa ranking germany. >> england looking set with that draw, belgium, panama, tunisia and england, i'm sure you all agree. >> interesting nugget about columbia. 13th overall. 376 miles they will travel at the world cup. that's the lowest of the 32 nations. some early fascinating story lines developing. the first one we talk about group of death all the time. but there is a group of life. it's group a. the hosts find themselves in the group of life. >> no idea how it happened. i do the shortened of the straws. i said earlier in our pregame. the wait rankings are it lends

for these teams to have the group of life. you expect russia to win that match. egypt is a dark horse. uraguay a little bit unknown. but that's a group where every team coming in, even saudi arabia could say we know egypt. uraguay. russia, they are the lowest ranked team in this world cup. this is a group where everybody feels -- >> the lowest ranged team is saudi arabia. >> we know how important it is to get off to a good fast start. >> the south american team, they know how to play these games. it might not be pretty, but they know how to play these games.

>> group e, brazil the headliner in that group. >> costa rica and serbia. i don't like costa rica this year. i think that team is getting old. i don't see younger players. i don't think they will -- you need lounge players. you need younger players, the next generation, i think costa rica doesn't have that. for brazil, they have superstars. >> i'm willing to go to a group that katie will love. >> i love the group, i'm not sure i will love your pick. >> tell me there is no way england can possibly screw this

up given the competition. start off the tournament against tunisia. it's never that easy in a world cup. and especially not for england. you see panama, for all it u.s. fans that could have been where the united states ended up. belgium, united states, in the world cup. panama got the job done. i'll talk more about belgium. >> they are experienced. they are a team that will not sear any of these teams. >> we are talking about expectations that are definitely high for belgium next summer. could it happen for them? martinez is standing by in moscow. >> let me see what you think about it. belgium, panama, tunisia.

you close it up with a powerhouse like england. >> you said it all. a diverse group, it brings substance in world talk, world. they can support belgium. it's enthusit's -- it's enthusi. >> i would say and i would think that playing a team coming to the world cup for the first time will be completely different. what can you say about that first game? >> what you expect is the feeling o of enthusiasm, the

feeling of celebration. sometimes when you have got a lot of pressure, when you don't feel you can enjoy your football, you become in a difficult position to perform well. i don't think we'll see that with panama. panama will be free and enjoy the occasion. they will always become difficult teams to play. >> thank you very much, fernando. mexico may have a tough time surviving their section. we'll have our group of death after the break. ♪ at lincoln financial, we get there are some responsibilities of love you gotta do on your own. and some you shouldn't have to shoulder alone. like ensuring your family is protected, today and tomorrow, no matter what the future brings.

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>> you will hear this note about mexico a lot. they have reached a knockout stage in each of the past six world cups. but they have been unable to advance beyond and into the quarterfinals. they are in the i am section as the defending champs rounding out sweden and south korea, we call them a group of death. >> every world cup is obligate

to have a group of death. >> i think mexico and korea, they are even, they are close regarding their level. germany is way ahead. i think group f is the group of death. this is not a new situation for mexico. they have done a good job. i think they can do it. the first game will be really important against germany. and i think they can plan the strategy in a better way. >> germany, west germany back then. >> germany are the clear favorite. but i don't think mexico or sweden are in fear of germany. while they are a team in europe they play against from time to time.

korea, they are a wildcard. we don't know a lot of what to expect. they will have some special players. so this will be a very interesting group. >> germany, the safe money is on germany to win the world cup because of what they have done, the depth they have. they brought a b/c squad in and killed everybody. this is a team that is fast. this is a team that's confident. this is a team that's experienced and has youth. a wonderful balance and determination. it has to be a perfect game for mexico. i don't think they are going to fear it but they will look down and say as far as getting points you have to get, you have to get them off to sweden.

sweden, i think are an interesting team to watch. going into the first match you would absolutely expect them to beat korea. will there or won't there be. we'll see what happens. they are a team that could absolutely beat mexico. they are a team that can play with germany and we'll keep an eye on them. >> you more than anybody can understand this. if you are the coach you have set yourself up for criticism when you leave home a legend and somebody after the tournament say he's already tried to down play. they said let's talk about the quality of players we have on this team. we have seen plenty of people retire from all times of things in life. but if he wants to go, he's a

player who can make a special play that makes a difference between third place or first. >> there is still loads more teams to debate here. france is another one loaded with talent. but they will be challenges in the opening round. we'll turn our attention to [lance] monica, it is absolute chaos out here! gale force winds, accumulations up to 8 inches... ...don't know if you can hear me, but [monica] what's he doing? [lance] can we get a shot of this cold front, right here. winter has arrived. whooo! hahaha [vo] progress is an unstoppable force. brace yourself for the season of audi sales event. audi will cover your first month's lease payment on select models during the season of audi sales event.

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world cup draw. england, were one of the first countries eliminated at world cup. panama, their first ever world cup. tunisia and the headliner belgium, england, number 12 overall. fernando f tirks ore is standing by with their head coach. >> i'm with the coach of england. it was a fantastic year at the youth level. to be the same success in russia next year? >> we are excited now that you have the draw and you know who you are playing when and where. everything comes to life. to have been here the last couple days mixing with all of

the coaches and reminding yourself how big everything is. >> give me just your view of the group. >> for us a few unthose. panama and tunisia we don't know much about the teams. belgium we know a lot about. they are probably the best team they have had. we know how tough that will be. but for us it's an exciting team. one we feel will improve and we can look forward to preparing for the games. >> for the english people rooting for england, go, england. back to you, guys. thank you for that. group c should definitely

provide plenty of intrigue. france among the favorite. they begin their campaign take on peru. closing things out against denmark. this is a france team that could starting. >> they are special. the biggest question with france is always can they get all these egos and personalities into one. we were trying to write out a lineup for them. they have a list of probably 8 or 10 players who can only play in three spots who are some of the best in the world. there are players left off this squad that will probably start for every other name this world cup. can they come together as a collective and make it happen? >> the question is, as a coach,

you have to have a connection with the players to make the group solely on the field and in the locker room. i think france is comfortable, they should finish first. that's a must, i think. >> the dysfunction that france has and is historic for shouldn't rear its ugly head until after. if you are france look at it, you have an australia team that doesn't even have a coach right now. they will figure that out. an interesting team that i think can certainly look at this group and say we can get out in terms of the second place. but this is all france. because the incredible talent and depth they have. that historic dysfunction that makes it must-see tv in terms of what they do on the field to

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>> brazil, germany, they were your betting favorites. spain and france not far behind. >> obviously mexico will make it on the stage. i think that will be the same story i got brazil winning the whole thing. brazil-spain. i'll stay with the south american. >> i have got a little bit more

i will logical some would probably say. who do i have advancing pretty far. france, belgium, argentina and england. messi does not get that unfortunately. >> spain and germany going through. i have croatia going through, belgium beating brazil. then i have a germany-belgium final. we just saw the head coach roberto martinez of belgium. the future world cup winning coach. >> i think you could add another four to the list of legit contenders. it feels like one of the keeper

world cups that we have seen in a long time. >> we talked about groups of death. i don't think there is one relative to other groups of death we have seen in the past. but a lot of people will say there won't be and lot of surprises. but we have all been there and seen it. the soccer guys work in strange strange ways. and there will be surprises that have a good effect on people. >> this will be an interesting world cup. you will have a couple top heavy groups and get an interesting around the 16 groups. you could have some dynamic matches. >> landon had england beating germany. it's worth a mention. >> knowing the players before

through the young national teams, i think is a good thing from england. >> for england it's about dealing with the press and the pressure that comes with it. >> anybody with an underdog besides iceland? >> serbia. too croatia. >> egypt. >> interesting. >> play the game, my friend. >> some important dates for you football fans. the next international date are in march when you can expect a slew of warmup friendlies. a rest period for all the players named to world cup squads. >> 195 days until fernando and company are in moscow to kick off the world cup. can they defend their world cup

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