The draw for the World Cup qualification play-offs have been made, with Northern Ireland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland discovering their opponents.
Northern Ireland face a tough trip to Italy in the semi-finals, while Wales will host Bosnia and Herzegovina. Whoever wins either game will then meet in the final for a place at the World Cup.
The Republic of Ireland had a Troy Parrott hat-trick to thanks for reaching the play-offs but will have to get past Czech Republic and then either Denmark or North Macedonia to reach the tournament.
Here is the full list of UEFA play-off ties…
Play-off path A:
Semi-final: Italy vs Northern Ireland
Semi-final: Wales vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
Final: Wales/Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Italy/Northern Ireland
Play-off path B:
Semi-final: Ukraine vs Sweden
Semi-final: Poland vs Albania
Final: Ukraine/Sweden vs Poland/Albania
Play-off path C:
Semi-final: Turkey vs Romania
Semi-final: Slovakia vs Kosovo
Final: Slovakia/Kosovo vs Turkey/Romania
Play-off path D:
Semi-final: Denmark vs North Macedonia
Semi-final: Czech Republic vs Republic of Ireland
Final: Czech Republic/Republic of Ireland vs Denmark/North Macedonia
The draw for the intercontinental play-offs have also been made, with two spots up for grabs.
Bolivia will face Suriname, with the winner then taking on Iraq for a place at the World Cup. In the other side of the draw, New Caledonia take on Jamaica, with the winner then matching up against DR Congo.

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