James McClean celebrates
James McClean celebrates

World Cup play-off draw details for Europe


The Republic of Ireland have been drawn against Denmark in the play-offs for the 2018 World Cup and Northern Ireland will face Switzerland for a spot in the finals.

Both nations avoided four-time winners Italy and will be hopeful of booking their place in Russia next summer.

Martin O'Neill's Republic beat Wales last week to seal their spot as runners-up in Group D while Northern Ireland finished second to Germany in Group C.

The two-legged ties will take place between 9-14 November, with Michael O'Neill's Northern Ireland at home in the opening leg, while the Republic of Ireland travel to Denmark.

Chris Brunt celebrates for Northern Ireland
Chris Brunt celebrates for Northern Ireland

Sky Bet make the Republic 11/10 outsiders to qualify for the World Cup from their tie with Denmark, who are odds-on favourites at 4/6 to progress.

Northern Ireland are a bigger price at 2/1 to make it through against Switzerland, who are as short as 4/11 to book their place in Russia.

Croatia play Greece with Italy and Sweden drawn together in the most eye-catching of the play-off fixtures.

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