The World Cup Qatar 2022 is just around the corner. ESPN.com invites you to get to know each of the 32 selected to participate in the first World Cup in the Middle East. In this case, it is the turn of Wales, who returns after more than 60 years of absence. His history, his best players, his coach, his tactical system, his recent matches and much more.
• FIFA Ranking: 19
• Federation: UEFA
• Participations: 1
• FAW official website
• Foundation: 1876
The Welsh National Team is in Group B along with the United States, Iran and England. This is your match schedule.
He took charge of the Welsh national team after the scandalous departure of Ryan Giggs, accused of gender violence. He managed to advance to the round of 16 of the Euro and qualify for a World Cup after a long wait. This is his story.
He achieved what so many of his compatriots failed to do for decades: lead Wales to World Cup qualification. He is the indisputable symbol of a generation that is already part of the country’s history and in Qatar will go for more. This is the profile of the Welsh captain.
He has been Bale’s faithful squire for more than a decade and in the World Cup they will fulfill his greatest dream. The current Rangers player is a key player in the British team due to his hierarchy and his experience. He discovers the story of him.
He was born in England but decided to represent his mother’s country. At 21 years old, the Chelsea defender is the undisputed starter for the national team and already has more than 30 caps since his debut at the age of 17. This is his profile.
The British team led by Rob Page achieved a historic classification thanks to the contribution of Gareth Bale but also to a solid scheme that favors quick transitions and play on the wings. He knows the Welsh game proposal thoroughly.
His big goal for 2022 was the playoff game against Ukraine. He prepared for that and left the UEFA Nations League in the background, where he only added one point in six games and was relegated. In September he suffered two defeats. This is the detail of his last duels.
They finished second in their European Qualifiers group behind Belgium and qualified for the playoffs. In the first match they defeated Austria and in the second they frustrated Ukraine. This was the path of the Welsh National Team to the World Cup.
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