World Cup draw live: England will face USA in Group B

World Cup 2022 draw

5:55pm: England will be in the same group as the United States.

The Three Lions have played the Americans twice in the World Cup finals but never beaten them – losing 1-0 in the 1950 finals and drawing 1-1 with them in South Africa in 2010.

5:53pm: So we know which group all the top seeds are in. Now for the fun bit…

Group A Qatar. Group B England.Group C Argentina. Group D France.Group E Spain. Group F Belgium.Group G Brazil. Group H Portugal.

5.48pm: England are the second team out and will be in Group B.

5.45pm: That quick interview was followed by an introduction of a huge cast of helpers to help make the draw and a lengthy explanation of how it will all work. But finally…. Qatar – in a special red ball to ensure they’re out first – are drawn out by Cafu and will take a place in Group A.

5.30pm: We’re finally set to get under way! After a quick interview of France boss Didier Deschamps by Idris Elba, of course.

5.25pm: How about England’s chances? Here’s what Gareth Southgate had to say.

“We are pleased with the way we are progressing. We are really pleased with the group of players we have to work with and we’ve just got to keep working with them and pushing them.”

5.20pm: Roberto Martinez is among the attendees in Doha. His Belgium side finished third in 2018 and will be among the favourites again this time.

5.10pm: And the big news from the organisers today….

5.05pm: The ceremony for the draw is under way in Doha. The actual drawing of teams is still a little while away yet.

4.55pm: Who is everyone wanting? A so-called ‘group of death’ for England would probably include Germany, Senegal and Ecuador, with Scotland or Wales’ having Brazil or Argentina instead of Ecuador.

Most England fans would