Coverage starts tomorrow at 8:30am on FS1. Draw begins at 9am.

Pots are based on FIFA Rankings from October. This is a new system that is being implemented for the first time this draw. It basically tries to eliminate groups of death and boring groups. It should spread the TV audience around all the groups.
Teams from the same region (CONCACAF, CONMEBOL, etc.) can not be drawn into the same group. One exception to this is that UEFA teams can have up two teams in each group.
If you want to simulate the draw to see what could happen, one is set up here.

Pot 1

• Russia (65)..............[65]
• Germany (1)............[1]
• Brazil (2)..................[2]
• Portugal (3)..............[3]
• Argentina (4)............[4]
• Belgium (5)..............[5]
• Poland (6)................[7]
• France (7)................[9]

Pot 2

• Spain (8).................[6]
• Peru (10).................[11]
• Switzerland (11)......[8]
• England (12)...........[15]
• Colombia (13).........[13]
• Mexico (16).............[16]
• Uruguay (17)...........[21]
• Croatia (18).............[17]

Pot 3

• Denmark (19)..........[12]
• Iceland (21).............[22]
• Costa Rica (22).......[26]
• Sweden (25)...........[18]
• Tunisia (28).............[27]
• Egypt (30)...............[31]
• Senegal (32)...........[23]
• Iran (34)..................[32]

Pot 4

• Serbia (38)..............[37]
• Nigeria (41).............[50]
• Australia (43)..........[39]
• Japan (44)...............[55]
• Morocco (48)..........[40]
• Panama (49)...........[56]
• South Korea (62)....[59]
• Saudi Arabia (63)....[63]

(Oct Rankings) [Current Rankings]

Odds to win the tournament

• Germany 5/1
• Brazil 5/1
• Spain 7/1
• Argentina 8/1
• Belgium 12/1
• England 20/1

I just did 6 draws and in 4 of them Spain were drawn in the same group as Germany

no groups of death my ass

I know it is going to be painful to watch but there is something about it that won't stop me from watching it!!! These are a few links to the world cup draw.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/russia-2018-world-cup-draw-simulator
http://www.univision.com/deportes/mundial-rusia-2018/simulador-grupos-sorteo-mundial-fifa-rusia-2018
http://ultra.zone/2018-FIFA-World-Cup-Group-Stage-Draws

I just got Argentina, England and Iceland. A second time it was Brazil, England, Iceland. Those would be high level entertainment. And potential soul crushing for England.

gambochaman said:

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I just did 6 draws and in 4 of them Spain were drawn in the same group as Germany

no groups of death my ass

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TSS made an argument that they can't exist and their argument was logical. No team in the 3rd and 4th pot are ever automatic final 16 teams.

I feel the same but at the same time...its the wc so i will watch and enjoy it accordingly

gambochaman said:

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I feel the same but at the same time...its the wc so i will watch and enjoy it accordingly

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Yeah i hear ya. Just had to get that out.

Watched MLS playoff and anytime Bradley touches the ball there are boos

TheMasterplan said:

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**** Jozy. **** Michael Bradley. **** Bruce Arena.

That's how I feel whenever I see world cup news.

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You left off Jurgen and the main man responsible for it all Sunil

WAWAWEEWAAAAA

I'm going to do a Grinch style I hate you with all the names responsible for this debacle

I am equally as frustrated as yall about the US not making the World Cup but can we please keep this thread about the draw instead of hating on the team. That would be lovely.

Alexi is rocking a #SaveTheCrew and an American Outlaw sticker on his mac lol

God this ****ing blows

Maradona rocking the pimp look like a boss....wonder if he found that Russian honey in the past couple of days hot damn

HELLO ALSOU

putin is a scary mofo

Why is Lex Luthor talking at the podium?

Wait. Nevermind. Its FIFA. Of course its run by Lex Luthor.

This is ridiculous!

How long until they actually draw?

Ok, here we go

Is there a need to mix up the balls when you're picking the red ball?

Uruguay to Group A. They are historically a tough nut to crack.
Spain to Group B and get Portugal in an Iberian championship match.

MB19 said:

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Uruguay to Group A. They are historically a tough nut to crack.

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Suarez has the chompers for it I'm sure.

SWEET BURN TO MARADONA LMFAO

"Diego has always been good with his hands." That has to be the line of the entire proceeding.

Damn. A Maradona is good with his hands joke.
Slight chuckle from the crowd.

Mexico to be crushed by germany

WOO

Suck it Mexico!

Putin has done some fine work behind the scenes!
They might as well put Russia in the Quarterfinals.