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World Cup Seedings 2018: Group of Death and Full Fixtures Determined

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Holders Germany will have a tough time retaining the World Cup trophy after being handed a tricky draw for 2018's tournament in Russia on Friday. Die Mannschaft were placed in Group F along with Sweden, Mexico and Korea Republic.

It's the closest group to meriting the moniker "Group of Death" after the draw was made. FIFA.com/WorldCup relayed the full draw for every group:

Other notably tough groups include B, where 2010 winners Spain will face UEFA Euro 2016 holders Portugal. Group D also looks tricky, thanks to Argentina having to face Croatia, Nigeria and Iceland, conquerors of England at Euro 2016.