The draw which took place on Thursday at the Maracana Stadium in Brazil, saw host nation Brazil drawn together with South Africa, Iraq and Denmark, in Group A.
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Elsewhere, defending champions, Mexico have their hands full as they will slug it out with European powerhouse, Germany, Korea Republic and Fiji in Group C.
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Group D includes Honduras, Algeria, Portugal and Argentina.
In the women category, three-time defending champions United States were drawn against France, New Zealand and Colombia.
While the host, Brazil’s female team were drawn alongside China, Sweden and South Africa.
Men’s Draw:
Group A
Brazil
South Africa
Iraq
Denmark
Group B
Sweden
Colombia
Nigeria
Japan
Group C
Fiji
Korea Republic
Mexico
Germany
Group D
Algeria
Portugal
Honduras
Argentina
Women’s Draw:
Group E
Brazil
China
Sweden
South Africa
Group F
Canada
Australia
Zimbabwe
Germany
Group G
United States
France
New Zealand
Colombia