2022 World Cup play-off draw: Wales vs Austria, Portugal vs Turkey, Scotland vs Ukraine
Friday, November 26, 2021
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The hopefuls have learned their paths to Qatar after the play-off semi-final and finals draws.
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Scotland-Ukraine, Wales-Austria, Portugal-Turkey and Italy-North Macedonia are among the play-off semi-final ties after the contenders found out their route to the 2022 FIFA World Cup during the draw in Zurich, Switzerland.
Wales could host Scotland in the play-off finals after both were drawn into Path A, while European champions Italy face a trip to Portugal or Turkey in the Path C decider if they can overcome North Macedonia.
Who faces who in the 2022 World Cup play-offs?
Semi-finals – Thursday 24 March 2022
Path A: Wales vs Austria
Path B: Sweden vs Czech Republic
Path C: Italy vs North Macedonia, Portugal vs Turkey
All kick-offs 20:45 CET.
Semi-final – postponed, date tbc
Path A: Scotland vs Ukraine
Finals – Tuesday 29 March 2022
Path B: Poland vs Sweden / Czech Republic
Path C: Portugal / Turkey vs Italy / North Macedonia
All kick-offs 20:45 CET.
Final – postponed, date tbc
Path A: Wales / Austria vs Scotland / Ukraine
2022 FIFA World Cup
The 22nd finals in Qatar will be the first World Cup not held in May, June or July; the tournament is instead scheduled for a reduced timeframe between 21 November and 18 December. The final draw will take place on Friday 1 April in Doha, Qatar.
