A dream for France but a nightmare for England - who were the winners and losers of the World Cup group-stage draw?
The draw for the finals in Brazil next year has left a number of parties celebrating their good luck, but for others there was little more than dismay at what is to come
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By Kris Voakes | International Football Correspondent
Following the World Cup finals draw in Costa da Sauipe we now know exactly what lies ahead next summer when the 32 participants converge for football's greatest spectacle. But while the balls fell kindly for some countries, others have been left fearing the worst as they look ahead to a tough task in six months time.
The draw also threw up some questions as to whether the World Cup itself will be a better or a worse competition after the draw brought together some huge names.
Below we look at the biggest winners and losers from the final draw.
By Kris Voakes | International Football Correspondent
Following the World Cup finals draw in Costa da Sauipe we now know exactly what lies ahead next summer when the 32 participants converge for football's greatest spectacle. But while the balls fell kindly for some countries, others have been left fearing the worst as they look ahead to a tough task in six months time.
The draw also threw up some questions as to whether the World Cup itself will be a better or a worse competition after the draw brought together some huge names.
Below we look at the biggest winners and losers from the final draw.
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