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Rebecca Carey

When does Scotland play Ukraine in the FIFA World Cup qualifier? How to watch

Scotland football team. Credit: PA

Scotland is set to play Ukraine in its bid to qualify for the 2022 Qatar World Cup.

The highly-anticipated match was put on hold back in February when Ukraine’s football authorities requested to postpone the game following Russia's invasion of the country.

Instead, the Scottish team played Poland in a friendly fundraising match for Ukraine, supporting their World Cup play-off opponents.

The Scottish Football Association announced that £10 from each ticket would go to UNICEF’s humanitarian response effort from the game.

Scotland v Ukraine play-off semi-final will take place on Wednesday, June 1. Credit: PA

When does Scotland play Ukraine in the World Cup Qualifier?

The Scotland v Ukraine semi-final playoff will take place on Wednesday, June 1.

The two teams will compete at Hampden stadium with kick-off starting at 7:45 pm.

Where can I watch Scotland play Ukraine on TV?

You can watch the game live on Sky Sports Football and Main Event.

Simply add the Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Football channels for just £18 per month combined.

You can also pick up the complete sports package for just £25 per month via the Sky website.

Who does Scotland play if they beat Ukraine?

If Scotland does in fact beat Ukraine,  they will face off against Wales in the play-off final on Sunday, June 5. 

The same goes if Ukraine wins instead on Wednesday.

The winning team will play for the right to participate in the 2022 Qatar World Cup which is expected to start on November 18 2021, running until December 18 2022.

The playoff final between Wales and Wednesday's winners will be free to view in the UK.

It will be shown live on Sky Sports with regional broadcasters STV and S4C showing the game in Scotland and Wales respectively.

ITV will also broadcast the match in England.

When is the 2022 Qatar World Cup?

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar kicks off on Monday, November 21 at the Al Thumama Stadium.

The opening match will see Senegal take on the Netherlands in Group A which will be followed by hosts Qatar against Ecuador at the Al Bayt Stadium.

It will be the first World Cup ever to be held in the Arab world and the second to be entirely held in Asia. 

It will run until December 18 2022 and will be the last to involve 32 teams with the tournament increasing to 48 for the 2026 World Cup.

How to sign up to Sky TV

If you aren't already signed up to Sky but would like to join, you can visit the Sky website.

TV and other deals are displayed on Sky's website, helping you choose which package suits you best. 

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