The draw for this year's World Cup was completed on Friday evening, pitting England against USA, Iran and one of Wales, Scotland or Ukraine.
Gareth Southgate will be confident of going the distance in Qatar after reaching the final of Euro 2020 last summer, yet that's easier said than done. England's path to glory could be treacherous - but, as they say, you've got to beat the best to be the best.
Here, Mirror Football takes a look at England's two potential routes to the final based on where they finish in their group... with a quarter-final clash against Argentina and Lionel Messi on the horizon.
Scenario 1
If England win their group, their path to the final is as follows...
Round of 16
England vs Group A Runners-up - Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor - Sunday, December 4
Potential opponents: Qatar, Netherlands, Senegal and Ecuador
Quarter-finals
England vs Group D Winners/Group C Runners-up - Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor - Saturday, December 10
Potential opponents: Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Poland, France, Denmark, Tunisia, Peru/Australia/UAE
Semi-finals
England vs Group F Winners/Group E Runners-up/Group H Winners/Group G Runners-up - Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor - Wednesday, December 14
Potential opponents: Spain, Costa Rica/New Zealand, Germany, Japan, Belgium, Canada, Morocco, Croatia, Brazil, Serbia, Switzerland, Cameroon, Portugal, Ghana, Uruguay, South Korea
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Scenario 2
If England finish second in their group, their path to the final is as follows...
Round of 16
England vs Group A Winners - Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan - Saturday, December 3
Potential opponents: Qatar, Netherlands, Senegal and Ecuador
Quarter-finals
England vs Group C Winners/Group D Runners-up - Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail - Friday, December 9
Potential opponents: Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Poland, France, Denmark, Tunisia, Peru/Australia/UAE
Semi-finals
England vs Group E Winners/Group F Runners-up/Group G Winners/Group H Runners-up - Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail - Tuesday, December 13
Potential opponents: Spain, Costa Rica/New Zealand, Germany, Japan, Belgium, Canada, Morocco, Croatia, Brazil, Serbia, Switzerland, Cameroon, Portugal, Ghana, Uruguay, South Korea
Reaction to the draw
Speaking to BBC Sport after the draw was made, former England captain Alan Shearer insisted Southgate will be happy with the fixtures.
"Gareth will look at that and think it could have been a lot more difficult than it's actually come out. He'll be happy with that and I'm sure his players will be," said Shearer.
The Newcastle legend added: "Well that's the one thing of not having that group of death, isn't it. You're looking and thinking it's pretty much open. I have to say I'm pleased that Scotland, Wales or Ukraine have been put in England's group.
"It just adds that little bit more excitement in that group, I think. When you look at Iran and the USA, you think, okay England. But if it is going to be Scotland or Wales, then that makes it that a bit tougher.
"I don't think it really matters to be honest. I think you take what's given, you look forward to it. The England players will be full of confidence going into the tournament - after what's happened in the last two - with a genuine, genuine belief that they can actually do something in this tournament."
