Summary
Wales has brought back captain Aaron Ramsey for their upcoming World Cup qualifier against Belgium and friendly match with England. Ramsey returned after recovering from an injury and playing several games for his club, Pumas UNAM in Mexico. Wales aims to qualify for the 2026 World Cup but needs strong results in their upcoming matches.
Key Facts
- Aaron Ramsey, aged 34, is back in the Wales team after missing previous games due to injury.
- Wales will play against England in a friendly match at Wembley on 9 October and face Belgium on the following Monday in a World Cup qualifier.
- Wales currently sits third in Group J, needing other results to go in their favor to qualify automatically for the World Cup.
- North Macedonia leads Group J with 11 points, with Wales and Belgium both one point behind.
- If Wales finishes third, they are likely to secure a spot in the play-offs due to winning their Nations League group last year.
- Several players, including Ethan Ampadu and Joe Rodon, are back from injury for these matches.
- Dan James is included in the squad despite recent reports of a knee injury.
- The Wales squad includes players from clubs like Leeds United, Cardiff City, and Tottenham Hotspur.
