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World Cup in Qatar 2022
Which opponents does the DFB-Elf play against? Follow the World Cup draw in Doha live
The start of the World Cup year: In Doha, the eight preliminary round groups for the World Cup are drawn from 32 participants. The German national team face serious group opponents. Follow the ceremony star-Live blog.
From 6:00 p.m. CEST the time has come: The draw for the preliminary round groups for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will then begin in the convention center in Doha. The evening could hold an unpleasant surprise for national coach Hansi Flick and the German national team. Because the DFB selection is only sorted into pot two, a difficult group is conceivable. A possible constellation would be a season with record world champions Brazil, Poland with Bayern star Lewandowski and Cameroon, another variant is an easier group with hosts Qatar, Tunisia and the winner of the qualifier New Zealand against Costa Rica. In the draw, record national player Lothar Matthäus draws the balls with the nations.
Find out more about the draw method and the participants in the World Cup here.
World Cup draw live
Welcome to the draw for the World Cup preliminary round groups in Doha, dear readers!