Things you need to know (All images via Agencies, official X handles)
The FIFA World Cup draws is scheduled to star at 17:00 GMT (12:00 local time) on 5 December.
Thus, it will be around 10:30 PM in India (IST) when the ceremony begins.
Former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand will conduct the draw.
The 48 teams have been placed into four pots of 12 based primarily on FIFA world rankings.
However, the three hosts who are automatically in pot one.
The 12 groups will include one team from each of the four pots.
While nations will know their opponents and match dates on Friday, it will be another 24 hours to find out venues and kick-off times.