Australia's Matildas have been drawn with Brazil, first-time finalist Equatorial Guinea and Norway in Group D for next year's Women's World Cup in Germany.
"I think we've drawn a tough group but I think Group A, C and D are all tough groups," said Matildas coach Tom Sermanni.
"If you look purely at the rankings Group B is probably the easier group on paper but at a World Cup all teams are difficult.
"I would say this group is on a par with our group in 2007 with the exception that we don't know a great deal about Equatorial Guinea but we don't play them until the second match so we've got time to have a look at them.
"We've been competitive against both teams (Brazil and Norway) in the past but ultimately we were always going to have two tough teams in any group we were drawn in.
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"We've come to the belief that we don't fear anyone so I think the key thing for us is the preparation and having a fully fit and healthy squad going into the tournament."
New Zealand will face Japan, Mexico and England in Group B when the 16-team finals, to be held from 26 June-17 July, kicks off.
Germany, Canada, Nigeria and France were drawn in Group A, while world No.1 the United States heads Group C, with Korea DPR, Colombia and Sweden for company.
Women's World Cup 2011 draw:
Group A: Germany, Canada, Nigeria, France.
Group B: Japan, New Zealand, Mexico, England.
Group C: United States, North Korea, Colombia, Sweden.
Group D: Brazil, Australia, Norway, Equatorial Guinea.
