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Scotland’s World Cup play-off semi-final against Ukraine set for June 1, with winner facing Wales on June 5 | Football News


Scotland’s delayed World Cup play-off semi-final against Ukraine has been rearranged for June 1, and the winner will face Wales on June 5, with both matches live on Sky Sports.

The fixture was due to take place at Hampden Park on March 24 but was postponed due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The winner of that tie was due to face Wales, who beat Austria 2-1 in their semi-final, but that was also delayed.

The fixture on June 1 will take place at Hampden Park, while the Wales’ World Cup play-off final will be held at the Cardiff City Stadium.

Following the postponements, Scotland pledged to play the loser of the Wales-Austria game in a friendly on March 29. Steve Clarke’s side drew 2-2 in Vienna.

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Highlights of the World Cup qualifier play-off between Wales and Austria

Russia were due to take part in the World Cup play-offs but were thrown out of the tournament as a sanction for its actions in Ukraine.

That handed Poland a bye into the path B final, in which they saw off Sweden to secure their place in the World Cup in Qatar this winter.

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