2019 Women’s World Cup draw: Scotland will face England in group stages

SCOTLAND have been drawn with England in the group stages of the 2019 Women’s World Cup.

The national side will face the Auld Enemy in their opening match in Group D at the tournament, which takes place in France in June.

The match is scheduled for June 9 in Nice.

Also in the group will be tough clashes with Japan and Argentina.

We are in Group D for the #FIFAWWC:

??????? England
?? Japan
??????? Scotland
?? Argentina#OurGirlsOurGame

— Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) December 8, 2018

Our #FIFAWWC Fixtures:

??????? June 9: v England – Stade de Nice, Nice
?? June 14: v Japan – Roazhon Park, Rennes
?? 19 June: v Argentina – Parc des Princes, Paris#OurGirlsOurGame pic.twitter.com/s1MtQ6L8r8

— Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) December 8, 2018

Scotland finished top of their qualifying group earlier this year, securing their first ever World Cup place with a win over Albania in September.

Three-time winners the United States are the reigning world champions.

? Come on then! ????????????????????? https://t.co/ET3fA2cLcG

— Erin Cuthbert (@erincuthbert_) December 8, 2018

Here we goooooo???????? https://t.co/kSNLF2Iji1

— emma mitchell (@emsmitch3) December 8, 2018

So, England, Argentina and Japan – bring it on! Best of luck to the inspirational @Kerr5Shelley and the Scottish Women’s National Team. All of Scotland will be cheering you on! #FIFAWWC #SWNT #OurGirlsOurGame @ScotlandNT ????????????????????????????

— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) December 8, 2018

FULL DRAW

Group A: France, Norway, South Korea, Nigeria

Group B: Germany, Spain, China, South Africa

Group C: Australia, Brazil, Italy, Jamaica

Group D: England, Japan, Scotland, Argentina

Group E: Canada, Netherlands, New Zealand, Cameroon

Group F: USA, Sweden, Thailand, Chile