FIFA, Russia prepare for 2018 World Cup Final Draw
By Reuters
01 December 2017 |
6:07 am
With 32 teams qualified for the 2018 World Cup, FIFA officials in Russia are preparing to assign each nation its position for the tournament's group stage with the Final Draw on Friday.
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