2018 FIFA World Cup draw: Footballers, coaches attend Kremlin event

The 2018 FIFA World Cup draw took place in Moscow, Russia on Friday. (REUTERS)

Updated on: Dec 02, 2017 8:38 AM IST

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The 2018 FIFA World Cup draw took place in Moscow, Russia on Friday. (REUTERS)

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands. (AP)

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The FIFA World Cup will return to Europe for the first time since 2006. (REUTERS)

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Brazilian legend Pele attended the 2018 FIFA World Cup draw in Moscow. (REUTERS)

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The name of Russia is displayed on the big screen during the 2018 FIFA World Cup draw. (REUTERS)

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(L to R) Vladimir Putin, Diego Maradona and Fabio Cannavaro are seen ahead the draw. (REUTERS)

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Fabio Cannavaro prepares to pull a team out during the draw as Cafu and Diego Maradona look on. (REUTERS)

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Germany and Spain were handed tough groups at the draw. (REUTERS)

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Miroslav Klose with the FIFA World Cup trophy during the draw. (REUTERS)

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Russia will face Saudi Arabia in the tournament opener. (REUTERS)