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2018 World Cup draw pairs Germany with Mexico and Portugal with Spain

Germany will face Mexico in the group stage of the 2018 World Cup, while Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal will open against neighbours Spain, after FIFA conducted the draw in Moscow on Friday.

Winners of the 2014 event, Germany will face Mexico before taking on Sweden and South Korea in Group F.

Portugal and Spain, who haven't played since Spain prevailed on penalties in the semifinals of Euro 2012, will meet in Group B alongside Iran and Morocco.

Despite being placed in the second pot of teams, England largely escaped a difficult draw and will face Belgium, Tunisia and Panama.