Dates set for European qualifying fixtures - RUSSIA 2018
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The fixtures for the European Zone qualifiers for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ have been finalised.
Reigning champions Germany and England will begin their campaigns in Norway and Slovakia respectively on 4 September 2016, while Sweden host the Netherlands in a wide open Group A. The Oranje then entertain France on Matchday 3.
Another highly anticipated clash will occur on Matchday 2, when Spain visit Italy.
See the attached document for the full fixture list.