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Euro 2024

Euro 2024 play-off draw: Wales to face home semi-final against Finland in bid to qualify for tournament

Wales is set to host Finland in the semi-finals of the European Championship play-offs, aiming to secure their fourth major tournament appearance in the last five editions. Rob Page’s team is scheduled to navigate the play-offs in March for a chance to participate in the tournament in Germany next summer. The semi-final clash is slated for March 21 in Cardiff, following the draw announcement in Nyon, Switzerland.

In Path B, Israel is set to face Iceland in the semi-finals, as revealed in Thursday’s draw at UEFA headquarters in Nyon. Additionally, Bosnia and Herzegovina will play host to Ukraine in another semi-final matchup.

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Meanwhile, in Path C, Georgia is poised to take on potential tournament debutants Luxembourg, while Kazakhstan is set to travel to face 2004 European champions Greece in the other semi-final of that route.

Expressing optimism, Coach Rob Page sees a “great opportunity” for Wales to qualify for Euro 2024, especially with the advantage of two potential home ties in the qualification play-offs. Page is relieved to avoid a rematch with Ukraine, a team Wales defeated in a play-off to secure a spot in last year’s World Cup, emphasizing that Wales fears no opponent when playing in Cardiff.