Wales captured a World Cup berth in the pouring rain in Cardiff on Sunday, beating Ukraine 1-0 in a taut, emotional game that was decided by an own goal.
Wales advanced to the World Cup for the first time in 64 years, joining England, the United States and Iran in Group B in November’s tournament in Qatar. Wales will play the U.S. team on opening night of the World Cup, Nov. 21.
Although this game was played in Cardiff, the partisan crowd was respectful of Ukraine, a sentimental favorite whose players have family and friends in a war zone.