Scotland and Austria both drawn in Path A; Scotland to face Ukraine at Hampden Park while Wales welcome Austria to Cardiff; Italy and Portugal in Path C so can’t both qualify; 2022 World Cup runs from November 21 to December 18; the play-offs to reach Qatar take place from March 24 to 29
Friday 26 November 2021 16:39, UK
Scotland and Wales could face off for a place at next year’s World Cup should they defeat Ukraine and Austria in their respective play-off semi-finals.
Both nations were drawn in Path A, with Scotland facing Ukraine at Hampden Park and Wales welcoming Austria to Cardiff.
Wales will have home advantage against Scotland or Ukraine should they progress to the play-off final.
Italy and Portugal were drawn in Path C, meaning they cannot both qualify for next year’s tournament in Qatar.
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World Cup play-off draw
Path A
Scotland vs Ukraine
Wales vs Austria
Path B
Russia vs Poland
Sweden vs Czech Republic
Path C
Italy vs North Macedonia
Portugal vs Turkey
The play-offs to reach Qatar take place from March 24 to 29