Germany and 2010 world champions Spain are joined by Japan in Group E.
Former German footballer Lothar Matthaus displays the name of Germany during the draw for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center on Friday.
“We’re confident, we’re going to have a good tournament,” said Germany’s Bayern Munich goalkeeper, Manuel Neuer. Gareth Southgate’s side might also come up against neighbours Wales or Scotland, although Ukraine could also take the last spot in the European play-offs, to be decided in June. France and England would be on a collision course to clash in the quarter-finals if they top their groups.
Europe’s leading leagues will play on the weekend of November 12-13 before players head to Qatar, leaving little time for national teams to prepare.