The 2018 World Cup field is set. Next up? The draw to set up group play for the tournament, which runs next summer, from June 14 to July 15 in Russia.
The 32 teams that have qualified for the tournament are divided among four pots, based on the October 2017 FIFA World Rankings. They will be drawn into groups on Friday, Dec. 1.
Pot 1 has the seven highest-ranked teams and Russia, which qualified as the host team. Pot 2 has the next eight highest-ranked teams, followed by Pot 3 and Pot 4, respectively.
The draw will divide the teams into eight four-team groups (Group A through Group H).
Each group will play three matches at the tournament. The top two countries from each group advance to the second round.
Want to watch the draw? Check the details here:
What: The 2018 World Cup draw in Russia.
When: Friday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m. Pacific time.
Where: The State Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.
TV: Fox Sports 1