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Wales Defeats Ukraine, Clinches Spot in USA's Group at 2022 World Cup

Wales secured a spot in the 2022 World Cup with a 1-0 win over Ukraine in Sunday's qualifying playoff.

The only score in the match was an own goal in the 34th minute, starting from a Gareth Bale free kick:

It was enough to help Wales earn a ticket to the Qatar, the nation's first World Cup appearance since 1958.

Wales will be placed in Group B at the World Cup alongside the United States, England and Iran. The squad will face the United States national team on Nov. 21 in the first match of the tournament for both sides.