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Wales eye World Cup qualification as Bellamy’s unbeaten start fuels optimism for 2026

Wales’ players are brimming with confidence as they look to carry their Nations League success into World Cup qualifying, buoyed by an unbeaten start under manager Craig Bellamy.

Wales Manager, Craig Belamy

The Dragons secured promotion to League A as group winners with a convincing 4-1 win over Iceland in Cardiff.

Coupled with Turkey’s defeat in Montenegro, the result has also opened the door to a potential 2026 World Cup qualifying play-off.

However since replacing Rob Page in July, Bellamy has guided Wales to six unbeaten matches, instilling a belief within the squad that they can aim higher than ever before.

The players are embracing the opportunity to build momentum for next year’s World Cup qualifiers.

Liam Cullen Shines with First Wales Goals

Swansea City striker Liam Cullen played a pivotal role in the victory, scoring his first goals for Wales in the win over Iceland.

His brace helped set the tone for a dominant performance that secured a significant result for the team.

“That’s the dream, we all want to make the World Cup,” Cullen said after the match, emphasizing the squad’s collective ambition.

Meanwhile, Cullen also highlighted the significance of the victory in the context of Bellamy’s reign, stating, “I don’t think there was a better way than this to start off the manager’s reign and hopefully we can take it into the qualifiers.”

Wales’ World Cup Dreams Remain Alive

The win also secures Wales a chance at a 2026 World Cup play-off, regardless of their performance in next year’s qualification campaign.

This opportunity, along with the confidence gained from Bellamy’s tenure, has players believing that they can achieve more than just a second chance.

With the Nations League momentum behind them, the focus is now on translating that success into the World Cup qualifiers.

As the squad prepares for next year’s challenges, the dressing room is full of optimism. With Bellamy at the helm, Wales are determined to push forward and keep their World Cup dreams alive.

 

Vivian Akinyosoye
Vivian Akinyosoye is a seasoned journalist with a background in English Language and a Masters degree in International Law & Diplomacy. She officially began her career in journalism when she joined Channels Television Lagos Nigeria in 2000. Her work in Channels allowed her to hone her skills as a journalist laying a solid foundation for a successful career as a versatile reporter covering Human angle stories, Health, Aviation, Metrofile, Travels, Business and Finance. She served as State House Correspondent Abuja in her early years with Channels TV and has trained at the London Academy for Film, Media and TV. She also served briefly with Silverbird Television Lagos Nigeria before joining African Voices 1 Network Intl (AV1 News) where she currently serves as Lead Editor, Business & Finance.

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