Euro 2025 play-offs: Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales discover their play-off destiny as they aim to qualify for the main tournament.
Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales have all discovered their opponents for the first round of the Euro 2025 play-offs. While England has already secured their place in the finals, the other three Home Nations are still battling to join them.
Out of the 16-team Euros finals, seven spots are still up for grabs. Denmark, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, the Netherlands, and Spain have already secured their places by finishing in the top two of their League A groups. Switzerland, as the hosts, are also guaranteed a place in the finals.
Scotland and Wales finished at the top of their respective League B qualification groups, while Northern Ireland came in second to Portugal. The Republic of Ireland, despite finishing at the bottom of their League A group that included France, England, and Sweden, will also enter the play-offs.
In the first round of the play-offs, Scotland will face Hungary, Northern Ireland will take on Croatia, and Wales will go up against Slovakia. These matches will be played over two legs, with the first leg scheduled for October 23 and the second leg a week later.
If Scotland emerges victorious, they will face either Montenegro or Finland in the second round. Northern Ireland, if they overcome Croatia, will face either Albania or Norway. Wales, on the other hand, could potentially have an exciting second-round clash against the Republic of Ireland if they defeat Georgia in their opening matches.
The second-round play-offs will take place on November 27 and December 3. The full play-off draw includes various matchups between teams from different leagues, with the winners advancing to the next round.
Overall, the Euro 2025 play-offs promise thrilling matches and intense competition as teams from Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales aim to secure their spots in the finals alongside England.