Wales guaranteed World Cup play-off place

It's the first time Wales have confirmed a play-off spot since 1958

Author: Ellis MaddisonPublished 12th Nov 2021
Last updated 12th Nov 2021

Wales are guaranteed to get a World Cup play off-spot after Spain beat Greece 1-0 last night.

They just need four points from their next two home games to ensure they finish in the top two of their group, which will mean a home tie in the play-offs.

Gareth Bale could become only the second man since Chris Gunter to earn 100 caps if he plays against Belarus on Saturday.

Bale has not played since tearing his hamstring in September but has returned to full training with Real Madrid.

Wales play their final game at home against Belgium on Tuesday 16 November, needing at least a point to finish in the group's top two if they beat Belarus tomorrow.

Midfielder Ethan Ampadu says the whole squad's dreaming of making the tournament for the first time since 1958:

"The easiest way to think about it is, between now and the World Cup, if every game we play we win then we'll be there.

"It's obviously going to be a lot harder than that, but our focus is to win every game we can to put us in the best position to get to the top."

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