When is Wales' World Cup play-off final & who will they play?

Wales have graced the last two European Championships, with a generation of talent that includes Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey returning to the fore on an international stage, but the country has failed to reach a World Cup finals since 1958.

That situation may be about to change in 2022, with positive progress being made down a path that leads to Qatar.

Patience is, however, having to be shown in pursuit of a much sought-after qualification spot, with a play-off final date being pushed back. Why is that the case and who could Rob Page’s side eventually face? GOAL takes a look...

Fresh from reaching the last 16 of Euro 2020, when they came unstuck against Denmark, Wales were able to secure a runners-up spot in their World Cup qualification group behind a star-studded Belgium side.

That standing was enough to make them seeds in the play-offs, where a semi-final showdown was set up with Austria down Path A.

As has often been the case in recent years, Real Madrid superstar Bale was the man to step up and provide inspiration in an hour of need.

His brilliant brace in Cardiff helped to secure a 2-1 victory and edge Wales ever closer to bringing 64 years of World Cup pain to a close.

Gareth Bale scores a STUNNING free-kick for Wales in World Cup qualifying