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Wales Stars Eye World Cup Dream Amidst Tough Nations League Draw
13 Nov
Summary
- Wales begins Nations League with home games against Iceland and Denmark.
- The team is preparing for a World Cup final against Norway.
- Qualification for the World Cup might require inter-confederation playoffs.
Wales' senior women's national football team will commence their Nations League A campaign in the upcoming year, facing Iceland and Denmark in consecutive home matches. These games are slated for March, with further fixtures against Italy and Denmark following in April.
The team's participation in League A follows their successful qualification in the 2027 Women's World Cup group stage. Historically, Wales struggled in League A in 2025, finishing at the bottom of their group after defeats to Denmark and Italy, and drawing with Sweden. Wilkinson's squad hopes to leverage the Nations League fixtures as crucial preparation for their quest for a first-ever World Cup appearance.
Currently, Wales is focused on securing a World Cup spot via a playoff final against Norway, with the first leg scheduled for December 1st in Cardiff. However, even a victory in this match may not guarantee qualification, as the complex system could necessitate navigating inter-confederation playoffs in February.
