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beIN to broadcast 2018 FIFA World Cup draw live from Russia
Tribune News Network
Doha
All eyes will be on the 2018 FIFA World Cup draw in Russia on Friday, December 1 as the build-up to the world's biggest sporting event continues. beIN will cover all aspects through its unrivalled broadcast of the draw live from the State Kremlin Palace in the heart of Russia's capital.
This edition of the draw will be a historic one with the inclusion of Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and Saudi Arabia. The qualification of four Arab countries is an achievement, unprecedented in the 88-year history of the tournament.
A total of 32 teams will be placed in four pots based on their world rankings. Pot 1 will include the seven best teams in the world along with host nation Russia. Pot 2 will feature the next best eight teams, and so on. A team will then be drawn from each pot, making up eight groups.
beIN will bring all the action as it happens with its live and unparalleled coverage being available in three different languages. On beIN SPORTS HD11, Jan Aage Fjortoft, David Platt and Trevor Francis will join presenter Angus Scott in the English studio starting at 5 pm Mecca time. Arabic coverage will be on beIN SPORTS HD1 with French on HD14.
On the digital platform, beIN's Instagram page will upload a story that takes you through every step of the journey from start to finish. beIN will also provide fans with 360-degree coverage from the heart of all the action, including an exclusive look behind the scenes.
Updates can also be found on beIN's other social media platforms including Facebook and Twitter, as well as on the main website and mobile application.
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