Scotland and Wales could meet in World Cup qualifying final
Scotland and Wales could meet in World Cup qualifying final

World Cup Play-Offs: Scotland to face Ukraine, Wales to host Austria - winners meet in final


Scotland have been drawn against Ukraine in the European World Cup qualifying play-off semi-finals, while Wales will face Austria. The winner of each tie will meet in a final play-off.

The other path's see Italy and Portugal drawn together, so only one of the last two winners of the Euro championship will be partaking in the 2022 World Cup.

Scotland were drawn in the same play-off path as Wales and both sides will have home advantage against in their semi-final in March.

The winners of the Wales-Austria game will host the final against either Scotland or Ukraine.

Full World Cup play-offs semi-final draw

Scotland v Ukraine

Wales v Austria

Russia v Poland

Sweden v Czech Republic

Portugal v Turkey

Italy v North Macedonia

World Cup play-offs final draw

Wales or Austria v Scotland or Ukraine

Russia v Poland v Sweden or Czech Republic

Portugal or Turkey v Italy or North Macedonia

When are the World Cup play-offs?

  • Play-off semi-finals: Thursday March 24 2022
  • Play-off finals: Tuesday March 29 2022

How do the World Cup play-offs work?

Twelve teams have been drawn into three play-off paths each with a one-legged semi-final and final.

The three winners reach the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.


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