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Alan Galindo

Scotland's potential World Cup play-off final with Wales will be FREE to watch on STV

Scotland's potential World Cup play-off final with Wales will be shown live for FREE.

Should Steve Clarke's men overcome Ukraine at Hampden on Wednesday next week they would travel to Cardiff for a one-off 90 minute showdown to reach Qatar 2022.

The huge game will now be available on free to air TV in a huge boost to the Tartan Army.

Fans will be able to tune in to the massive showdown on STV.

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It will be free on ITV in England, S4C in Wales and STV in Scotland, following agreements between Sky Sports and the British public service broadcasters.

The game will also be shown live on Sky Sports.

Jonathan Licht, Managing Director of Sky Sports, commented: "Next Sunday's game is a huge fixture for Wales and Scotland supporters, and for football fans throughout the UK and Ireland.

"We are thrilled to make a game of such national sporting significance available to the widest possible audience, thanks to our partnership with ITV, S4C and STV."

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Bobby Hain, Managing Director of Broadcast at STV, said: "After initiating discussions with Sky Sports and working closely with them to secure an agreement, we're delighted that this potentially historic moment in Scottish international football will be available for everyone to watch for free on STV.

"There is of course a decisive fixture to come before then, but regardless of the result, it's hugely exciting to have international football returning to STV next Sunday."

Scotland's clash with Ukraine on June 1 kicks off at 7.45pm and will be live on Sky Sports.

The play-off final between Wales and the winner at Hampden will take place at 5pm on Sunday, June 5.

The winner will advance to the World Cup finals and face England, USA and Iran in Group B.

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