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BEIJING, July. 27 (Xinhuanet) -- Holder Germany will open its World Cup title defense against Norway.
A day after the qualifying draw for the 2018 tournament, the European fixtures were announced by UEFA, with Germany handed an away trip first in Group C on September 4, 2016. The draw put traditional rivals and European powers together, with only group winners guaranteed a place in Russia. In Group A, the Netherlands opens in Sweden on September 6, 2016, and the reverse fixture is their final qualifier on October 10 the following year. The Dutch play France on October 10, 2016, and go to Paris on August 31, 2017. In Group G, 2006 World Cup winner Italy hosts Spain in their second game on October 6, 2016, and plays the away meeting against the 2010 champion on September 2, 2017. In Group F, England hosts Scotland on November 11, 2016, then travels to Glasgow on June 10 the following year.
(Source: shanghaidaily.com)
