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Wales to face Bosnia and Herzegovina in Women’s World Cup play-offs

News, Sport | Rhys Williams | Published: 12:42, Friday September 9th, 2022.
Last updated: 12:43, Friday September 9th, 2022

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Wales players celebrate after securing a World Cup play-off spot following their draw with Slovenia
Wales players celebrate after securing a World Cup play-off spot following their draw with Slovenia

Wales have been drawn against Bosnia and Herzegovina at home in the FIFA Women’s World Cup play-offs.

If Gemma Grainger’s side win that match, they will face Switzerland away in the final – with a place at next year’s World Cup, which is being hosted by Australia and New Zealand, up for grabs.

The play-offs consist of a one-legged semi-final and a final, similar to what the men’s side faced as they secured qualification for Qatar.

? The @FIFAWWC draw has been confirmed!

Ein gemau ail-gyfle wedi'i gadarnhau.

Venues and KO times TBC.#BeFootball | #TogetherStronger pic.twitter.com/INTTnGmmh6

— Wales ??????? (@Cymru) September 9, 2022

The Bosnia and Herzegovina match will be played on Thursday, October 6 – with the potential tie against Switzerland set for Tuesday, October 11.

However, unlike the men’s qualification process, the women could face an additional play-off against a non-European side, even if they were to beat Switzerland.

The two highest-seeded final winners will qualify automatically, while the third-seeded side will be entered into an inter-continental play-off, which will take place in New Zealand in February.

Wales sealed their play-off spot on Tuesday night with a 0-0 draw against Slovenia at Cardiff City Stadium in match which drew a record crowd for the national women’s team.

Natasha Harding celebrating after Wales secured a World Cup play-off spot
Hengoed’s Natasha Harding celebrating after Wales secured a World Cup play-off spot

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