Europe 2022 World Cup Playoff Draw
The 12 European nations have learned their paths to the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup after the play-off semi-final and finals draws.
Scotland-Ukraine, Wales-Austria, Portugal-Turkey and Italy-North Macedonia are among the play-off semi-final ties as 12 nations found out their route to the 2022 World Cup finals 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.
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 is expected to be held in April 2022.
Draw in full
Semi-finals
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
Finals
Path A
Wales / Austria vs Scotland / Ukraine
Path B
Russia / Poland vs Sweden / Czech Republic
Path C
Portugal / Turkey vs Italy vs North Macedonia
When do the playoffs take place?
Play-off semi-finals: Thursday 24 March 2022
Play-off finals: Tuesday 29 March 2022
UEFA will confirm the kick-off times as soon as possible.
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