FIFA World Cup 2022 European qualifiers will start on March 25. 12 teams have been divided into three separate qualification paths.
Teams in each pathway have been drawn into two brackets. Two teams in each bracket face off in the semi-finals and the winners from each group face each other in the final. The winners in each path will qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup 2022.
In Path A, Wales and Austria lock horns in semifinals while Scotland and Ukraine stands postponed till June for now. The final of Path A is also scheduled to be played in June.
In Path B, Poland already handed a walkover in their playoff semis fixture after Russia’s suspension. The other semi-final match will be between Sweden and the Czech Republic.
Italy and Portugal have been drawn in Path C, meaning only one can eventually make it to Qatar. Italy will be up against North Macedonia while Portugal will face Turkey in playoff semi-finals. Finals of both Path B and C will be played later this month.
Where to watch FIFA World Cup 2022 European qualifiers playoff semi-finals live in India?
Matches of the FIFA World Cup 2022 European qualifiers playoff semi-finals will be broadcast on Sony TEN 1, Sony TEN 1 HD, Sony TEN 2, Sony Ten 2 HD, Sony TEN 3, Sony Ten 3 HD, Sony SIX and Sony SIX HD TV channels in India.
Live streaming of the FIFA World Cup 2022 European qualifiers will be available on Sony LIV and JioTV.
FIFA World Cup 2022 European qualifiers: Playoff semi-finals schedule, fixtures and live match start times for India
All times are in Indian Standard Time (IST)
Friday, March 25
Italy vs North Macedonia – 1:15 AM IST (Sony TEN 1 and TEN 1 HD)
Portugal vs Turkey – 1:15 AM IST (Sony TEN 2 and TEN 2 HD)
Sweden vs Czech Republic – 1:15 AM IST (Sony TEN 3 and TEN 3 HD)
Wales vs Austria – 1:15 AM IST (Sony SIX and SIX HD)
Picture Courtesy: Football Italia
