Wales has qualified for the World Cup for the first time in 64 years after beating Ukraine in a play-off for this year's finals in Qatar, BBC reported.

Wales beat Ukraine 1-0 in Cardiff after captain Gareth Bale's free-kick was deflected into the visiting goal by Ukraine skipper Andriy Yarmolenko.

Wales will share Group B with USA, Iran and England at November's World Cup.

Fans are celebrating with many telling BBC Wales they never thought they would see this moment in their lifetime.

Wales' first minister, Michael Sheen, Gabby Logan, and a wealth of Welsh celebrities joined supporters from around the world praising the team.

"It's amazing what we can achieve when the whole country comes together," said Mark Drakeford, according to BBC.

"Commiserations to Ukraine - despite our differences on the field, Wales stands with you."

Fans leaving the Cardiff City Stadium after the game in the pouring rain sang and cheered as they celebrated Wales qualifying for the finals in Qatar in late November.

Ukraine fans had praised the home supporters for their welcome in Cardiff while the Welsh FA had invited the UK's Ukrainian ambassador to the game in support to the people of Ukraine in the war with Russia.

As well as holding banners in solidarity to Ukraine before kick-off, fans enjoyed a rousing rendition of Welsh football anthem Yma o Hydfrom folk singer Dafydd Iwan, BBC reported.

Skipper Bale has said their win over Ukraine is the "greatest result in history of Welsh football"and that sentiment was echoed by fan Clive Frances who hailed Wales' "amazing" achievement.