Introduction
Wales will be playing against Finland in a Euro 2024 play-off semi-final on 21 March. The draw took place on Thursday, and the one-legged tie will be held in Cardiff, Wales.
Play-Off Final
If Wales manages to win the semi-final match, they will have another home game against either Poland or Estonia five days later in the play-off final. The winner of the final will secure a spot in the Euro 2024 tournament in Germany.
Missed Automatic Qualification
Wales missed out on automatic qualification after their 1-1 draw with Turkey on Tuesday, combined with Croatia’s 1-0 win over Armenia. However, Wales had the security of a guaranteed play-off place due to their involvement in the top tier of the Nations League.
Previous Play-Off Success
Wales has a history of success in play-offs, having beaten Austria and Ukraine to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. This qualification marked their first appearance in the tournament since 1958.
Previous Meeting with Finland
In their last encounter with Finland in September 2021, a depleted Wales team managed only a goalless draw in a friendly match held in Helsinki. However, Harry Wilson missed a penalty during that game.