Wales’ World Cup destiny will be decided by a play-off final against Ukraine in Cardiff.

Sunday’s winners will claim Europe’s last place for the finals in Qatar later this year.

Here, the PA news agency looks at the main talking points surrounding the Cardiff City Stadium shoot-out.

64 years of hurt

Soccer – The World Cup 1958 – Eliminator Matches – Second Leg – Wales v Israel – Ninian Park – Cardiff – 1958
Dark-shirted Wales players celebrate Ivor Allchurch’s goal during the play-off win over Israel that took them to the 1958 World Cup (PA)

Can Ukraine find Hampden energy?

Scotland v Ukraine – FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifier – Play Off – Semi Final – Hampden Park
Ukraine players and fans celebrate Roman Yaremchuk (centre) scoring in the 3-1 World Cup play-off win against Scotland at Hampden Park (Jane Barlow/PA)

Bale out to cap extraordinary week

Liverpool v Real Madrid – UEFA Champions League – Final – Stade de France
Gareth Bale won a fifth Champions League at Real Madrid before joining up for Wales duty (Nick Potts/PA)

Goalkeeper call

Wales v Slovakia – UEFA Euro 2016 – Group B – Wales Press Conference and Training Session – Stade de Bordeaux
Wales goalkeepers Danny Ward (left) and Wayne Hennessey (right) are in competition for the number one spot against Ukraine (Joe Giddens/PA)

Past meetings

Wales v Ukraine
John Hartson volleys home for Wales in a 1-1 draw against Ukraine in March 2001 (David Jones/PA)

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