By Tom Degun

April 12 - The England blind squad received a huge boost as they avoided current world champions Argentina in today’s draw for this summer’s IBSA World Blind Football Championships.



The draw, which took place at Wembley Stadium, featured the Football Association's Director of Football Development Sir Trevor Brooking and 1966 World Cup winner George Cohen (pictured) as special guests.

The draw proved kind to England as the hosts will now face Spain, Japan, Columbia and South Korea in the group stages of the tournament which will take place at The Royal National College in Hereford this August.

England’s campaign is set to get against Spain on August 14 before two games against Asian opposition with South Korea on August 16 and Japan on August 17.

The group stage will conclude as the hosts take on Columbia on August 19.

In Group B, Argentina face stiff competition from South American rivals Brazil on August 19 and the two titans will be joined by France, China and African wildcard Cameroon.

FA National Manager for Disability Football Jeff Davis said: "Disabled people often think that they can’t play the game because of their disability but that couldn’t be further from the truth.

"The FA is viewed as world leaders in providing disabled football opportunities and our Disability Football Strategy showcases our plans for progression over the next few years."

In addition to the draw tickets have now gone on general sale.

Admissions are not on a game-by-game basis, but via a day pass, enabling fans to see a number of matches.

Each ticket costs £5 though tickets have also been priced to cater for a varying number of age groups.

Concessions are priced at £2 are available for Under 16s, students, and senior citizens.

Sir Trevor said: "I’m confident that the World Championships will be a great success."

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