Brazil draws Portugal, Ivory Coast in tough WC group

Brazil draws Portugal, Ivory Coast in tough WC group

Published Dec. 5, 2009 12:03 a.m. ET

Five-time winner Brazil was stung by a tough draw for the 2010 World Cup on Friday while co-favorite Spain was given an easy ride through to the second round.

Brazil has to face two of the teams from the top 16 in FIFA's rankings- Portugal and Ivory Coast. Also in the group is North Korea, an unknown quantity.

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