World Cup 2022: Wales' play-off with Austria to go ahead in March

The World Cup play-off semi-final between Wales and Austria will go on as planned.

The winners of the two ties were due to face each other in Wales on March 29 for a place at the tournament.

Following the invasion of their country by Russia, Ukraine requested that their tie in Glasgow be pushed back.

Wales will play Austria on 24 March.

The Football Association of Wales supports the decision of the world governing body, and reiterates its condemnation for the use of force and the atrocities being committed by Russia.

The Wales manager will have to wait several months before they know who they will face in the second round of the tournament.

The Nations League window in June is the most likely option for a new date for Scotland versus Ukraine.

Wales are due to host both Belgium and the Netherlands this summer, and the final could take place shortly after.

The relevant parties are exploring alternative fixture for teams in the March window.

The international match calendar window of June will be adapted as necessary for the teams concerned once these details have been finalized.

Last week, the chief executive of the FAW said they would do everything they could to show their support for Ukraine.

At the Football Association of Wales, we are a football family. We love football, but we are also socially conscious as well.

We are appalled and disgusted by what is happening with the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The draw for the World Cup finals will take place on 1 April in Doha, and the tournament will take place from 21 November to 18 December.