Irish Examiner view: The road to Doha and beyond

World Cup draw last night answered most of our questions — but many remain

England head coach Gareth Southgate greeting US head coach Gregg Berhalter during the 2022 soccer World Cup draw in Doha, Qatar. Picture: Hassan Ammar/AP

Last night’s draw for the 22nd World Cup answered most of the questions about who and when and where the competing teams will play this Autumn in Qatar, but not all of them.

The final European berth is still open and, as matters stand, Scotland will face Ukraine in a play-off semi-final with the winners taking on Wales.  Two other places are also to be decided with the winners coming from Costa Rica, Peru, New Zealand, the United Arab Emirates, or Australia.