Japan has been drawn alongside England, Scotland and Argentina in Group D of next year's FIFA Women's World Cup and will open its campaign against the South Americans after the draw, based on world rankings, took place Saturday.

One of 24 participating teams, including host nation France and eight European qualifiers, world No. 8 Japan was handed a favorable opening-match opponent — Argentina is ranked 36th in the world — as it begins its quest for a second World Cup title, having won the 2011 edition.

After the opening match on June 10, Asako Takakura's side — the runner-up at the last World Cup in 2015 — will meet Scotland on June 14 and England on June 19.