World Cup 2022: Wales qualifies for final after 64 year wait

Wales has qualified for the World Cup for the first time in 64 years after beating Ukraine in a play-off for this year's finals in Qatar.

Wales beat Ukraine 1-0 in Cardiff after captain Gareth Bale's free-kick was deflected into the visiting goal by Ukraine skipper Andriy Yarmolenko.

Wales will play in Group B with England and Iran at November's World Cup.

Wales' first minister joined Michael Sheen, Gabby Logan and Welsh fans from around the world praising the team.

"It's amazing what we can achieve when the whole country comes together," said Mark Drakeford.

"Commiserations to Ukraine - despite our differences on the field, Wales stands with you."

The Welsh men's team have not played at football's World Cup finals since 1958 - the longest drought of any team in Europe.

Only Cuba and Indonesia - who played at the 1938 finals in France - have gone longer than Wales without qualifying for another World Cup final.

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