Poland seeded in the top pot for the World Cup group draw

After the qualification stage for the 2018 World Cup has been concluded, FIFA announced the full seeding lists for the group draw. Poland will be drawn from the strongest first pot, along with the hosts Russia, Germany, Brazil, Portugal, Argentina, Belgium, and France. One team from each pot is drawn into a group, making eight groups of four nations. There can be no more than two teams from Europe in any one pot, and no more than one nation from any other confederation. The draw will take place on December 1 in Moscow.