Scotland and Ukraine will meet on June 1 in the playoff tie whose winner will face, four days later, Wales in the final for the last European place for the Qatar 2022 World Cupaccording to the dates confirmed this Thursday by FIFA.
“Following consultation with UEFA and the member associations concerned, the FIFA confirmed the dates on which the two matches will be played remainder of the qualification itinerary for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 in which Ukraine participates”, explains the FIFA statement.
“On 1st June, Scotland and Ukraine They will meet in the first qualifying match. whose winner will face Wales on June 5 in the final for the last European place in the most important football competition on the planet, which will take place at the end of the year”.
To rearrange postponed matches it has been necessary to adapt the calendar of some meetings of the League of Nations from UEFA.
“The FIFA thanks everyone involved for the great solidarity and cooperation that they have shown and that has been key to reaching a unanimous agreement” concludes the statement.
with the game of June 5 will know the selection that will join the other 12 European nations already qualified for the World Cup.
⚽ A new match schedule for World Cup qualifying play-offs and several #NationsLeague matches have been agreed.
🤝 This is thanks to a remarkable spirit of solidarity and cooperation by all.
🗓️ 1 June: Scotland vs Ukraine
🗓️ 5 June: Wales vs Scotland/Ukraine
Full details: ⬇️
— UEFA (@UEFA) April 14, 2022
According to the draw made by FIFA, this selection will go to Group B of the World Cup Qatar 2022 together with the teams of England, the United States and Iran. (D)
Source: Eluniverso
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