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Euro2012 - see the full draw
In the Ukrainian capital Kiev drew the lot for the group stage of the Euro2012 in Poland and Ukraine.
As is known, all existing 13 European champions participate in the tournament. The 14th Forum on the continent started at 8th June with a clash between Poland and Greece in Warsaw.
The biggest impression makes the distribution of teams in Group B, which fell in the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany and Portugal.
European and even world champion Spain will begin their title defense with a match against Italy, after both teams came together in Group C. Company teams make their Ireland and Croatia.
In the last Group D, one of the hosts Ukraine will start with a clash against Sweden. And while France will face England.
The ceremony in Kiev was also presented the official ball of the tournament, which will be named Tango 2012.
GROUPS
A
Poland
Greece
Russia
Czech Republic
B
Netherlands
Denmark
Germany
Portugal
C
Spain
Italy
Ireland
Croatia
D
Ukraine
Sweden
France
England