FIFA World Cup 2022: Why is Zlatan Ibrahimović suspended for Sweden's play-off Semifinal?

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is all set to miss Sweden's World Cup play-off clash after being suspended on account of picking up his second yellow card in  qualifying round.

Sweden striker came off bench as a second-half substitute against Spain and was shown a yellow card after barging into Spain's right-back Cesar Azpilicueta aggressively with his shoulder sending defender to ground. 

Sweden had a chance to make it to FIFA World Cup 2022 with a win but failed with Alvaro Morata scoring only goal of match to guarantee Spain a place in mega event. As for Sweden, y will be drawn into playoffs which are scheduled between March 24 and 29.

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: How does European playoff system work?

winners of each group automatically qualify for World Cup finals, but three more teams will seal ir spot in mega event during play-offs which are scheduled for March. 

playoffs will feature 10 group runners-up and top two remaining UEFA Nations League teams. 12 nations will be divided into three separate groups through seeded. sides will play a single-elimination one-leg match with winner of m playing final. winners of each playoff final will make it to Qatar.  draw for playoffs will take place on Friday, vember 26.

Which teams have qualified for World Cup qualifiers playoff so far? 

As things stand Portugal, Scotland, Italy, Russia, Sweden, Poland, and rth Macedonia have made it to playoffs. Wales and Czech Republic fight for spot from Group E while group D will see eir Finland or Ukraine qualifying.  Nerland, Turkey, and rway fight for one spot in Group G with one of three teams making it to final round, while ar is making playoffs.

Teams that have made it to FIFA World Cup 2022

Except for Group G, all or groups have a final group winner who has made it to  FIFA World Cup 2022 with Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Serbia, Spain, Switzerland all making it to Qatar. 

Im: AP