The draw to decide the European groups for World Cup qualification was on Saturday, and it had people talking all over the globe.
England ended up with a a group containing Slovenia, Malta, Slovakia, Lithuania, and old rivals Scotland. The draw appears to make qualification for the tournament a formality, with the Three Lions expected to beat those teams at a canter.
However, other sides had it far tougher. The Netherlands, France, and Sweden were all put in to the same group, meaning at least one of the three will miss out on the competition. First place in each group qualifies, while second has to take part in a play-off, which will be a nervy affair for the teams involved.
Wales and Ireland were also drawn together, but with Austria, Serbia, Moldova, and Georgia the other sides in their group both sides have a real chance of making it to the World Cup.
Many fans took to Twitter to speak about how their teams fared…
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Tuning into the draw for the next World Cup qualifying groups. Excited to see what mediocre teams we’ll be hoofing the ball against.
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) July 25, 2015
Look at them, there. Aren’t they great? Putin and Blatter. A great bunch of lads. pic.twitter.com/cNl972YQQ2
— Daily Record Sport (@Record_Sport) July 25, 2015
The World Cup 2018 draw ceremony has taken something of a surreal turn. Watch http://t.co/E1CZV2JnXk #bbcfootball pic.twitter.com/gDHriQ2ZP3
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) July 25, 2015
I see the World Cup draw is littered with countries that just don’t have a hope. No disrespect but Andorra?
— David G.Croft (@DavidGCroft) July 26, 2015
Legends in Russia ahead of #WorldCup draw [Pic: @setoo9, Instagram] pic.twitter.com/3XpKh1I9TF
— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) July 24, 2015
Prediction: The World Cup draw will take a long time and everyone will mention this fact.
— Nooruddean (@BeardedGenius) July 25, 2015
A bit of England v Scotland in the World Cup qualifiers. Should liven up an otherwise drab and easy group.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) July 25, 2015
Okay Germany already qualified for Worldchampionship 2018…
— Oliver K (@OliCool13) July 25, 2015
Germany, England and Italy just qualified ffor the next world cup. Group too easy
— Salami Azeez Abiodun (@Graffiti06) July 25, 2015
The World Cup draw is due to take place now, which means we expect the World Cup draw to take place in two hours time.
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) July 25, 2015