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Wales v Ukraine kick-off time, TV channel and live stream details for World Cup play-off final today

Wales host Ukraine in the World Cup play-off final on Sunday evening.

The Red Dragons booked their place in the final by beating Austria 2-1 in March while Ukraine defeated Scotland 3-1 at Hampden Park on Wednesday night.

The winner of today's match will seal their place at the World Cup in Qatar later this year. Here's everything you need to know about the game at Cardiff City Stadium:

What time is Wales v Ukraine kick-off?

Wales v Ukraine kicks off at 5pm on Sunday, June 5.

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What TV channel is Wales v Ukraine on?

Yes. S4C will be broadcasting the game live. Their coverage starts at 4.15pm. Sky Sports will also be screening the fixture. Coverage on their Main Event and Football channels begins at 4pm. ITV will also be showing the match from 4pm. Alternatively, you can follow live updates on WalesOnline's match blog.

How can I live stream the match?

Sky customers will be able to live stream the action via the Sky Go app, while S4C's streaming service Clic is also showing the game. The S4C coverage is also available on BBC iPlayer while ITV's own streaming service will have coverage online.

What is the latest team news?

Gareth Bale, Joe Rodon, Joe Allen, Ben Davies and Aaron Ramsey are all expected to start for Wales having been left out against Poland on Wednesday night. Others including Connor Roberts, Neco Williams and Ethan Ampadu are also likely to play from the outset.

Kieffer Moore is fit after recovering from the foot injury that ruled him out of the semi-final win over Austria in March while Brennan Johnson and Sorba Thomas are available following Nottingham Forest's Championship play-off final win over Huddersfield Town last weekend.

Will Wales qualify for the 2022 World Cup? Have your say in our comments section here.

What has Rob Page said?

Wales boss Rob Page: "We’re all excited. The atmosphere in the training ground, you can see what they’re all about as a group. It’s no different to the build-up for any other game. That’s exactly how we’re trying to treat it. We understand the importance, but we’ve got a plan in place and it’s about trusting the plan now, going out and giving our best."

What are the latest betting odds?

Match result:

Wales win - 17/10

Draw - 21/10

Ukraine win - 7/4

To reach the World Cup:

Wales - 4/5

Ukraine - 10/11

(Odds courtesy of Sky Bet, correct at time of publishing. Please gamble responsibly.)

Who is the referee?

Antonio Mateu Lahoz will take charge of proceedings in Cardiff. The Spaniard will be assisted by Pau Cebrián Devís and Roberto del Palomar while Carlos del Cerro Grande is the fourth official. Juan Martínez Munuera is the video assistant referee.

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What is the format of the game?

The final is a single-leg contest. It means the game will be decided on the night in Cardiff. Should the match remain level after 90 minutes, extra-time will be played while a penalty shootout will take place if required.

Predicted line-ups

Wales : Ward; Ampadu, Rodon, B Davies; C Roberts, Allen, Wilson, Ramsey, N Williams; Bale, James.

Ukraine : Bushchan; Karavaev, Mykolenko, Matviyenko, Zabarnyi; Stepanenko, Zinchenko, Malinovskyi; Yarmolenko, Tsygankov, Yaremchuk.

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