What channel is the Wales match on? Austria match info, kick-off time, TV details

The Tartan Army will be keen observers taking in Wales and Austria’s World Cup qualifying play-off semi-final in Cardiff – not least because the loser hosts Scotland next week.

The winners will also be of keen interest to supporters of Steve Clarke’s side too – they will lie in wait for the winners of the delayed Scotland v Ukraine fixture, which has been moved to June.

There is a lot of uncertainty over the truncated play-off fixtures after Ukraine successfully requested tonight’s match at Hampden be postponed due to the ongoing Russian invasion of their country. Wales and Austria elected to go ahead with their corresponding semi-final and take the first step to Qatar so the winner will be included in the World Cup Finals draw on April 1 – alongside Scotland and Ukraine in the position yet to be filled.

Whether or not they make it depends firstly on the outcome of this evening’s match and then the play-off final against either Scotland or Ukraine but both Rob Page and Franco Foda will be seeking a little more certainty and at least participation in the draw, if not the tournament itself, with a win tonight.

Wales have not featured at a World Cup since 1958 in Sweden – their only appearance at the Finals to date.

Here’s what you need to know tonight...

Who: Wales v Austria

What: UEFA Qualification: Play-off

Where: Cardiff City Stadium, Wales

When: 7.45pm, Thursday March 24, 2022

Referee: Szymon Marciniak (Poland)

Sky Sports have held the broadcast rights to the UEFA qualification internationals throughout the campaign but they won’t be the only ones showing Wales this evening.

The broadcaster has pledged to make events of national significance free to air – which could apply to Scotland’s play-off bid if Steve Clarke’s