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Former England Star Makes Craig Bellamy Admission in World Cup Qualification Prediction

Wales can secure direct World Cup qualification with three wins, while Belgium must win to avoid the play-offs, officials said the group remains tightly contested.

  • On Monday, 13 October, Wales national football team host Belgium national football team at Cardiff City Stadium with top spot in Group J and automatic qualification at stake.
  • Belgium's 0-0 draw with North Macedonia on Thursday left Wales with greater control over qualification, with Softfootball showing Wales on 10 points.
  • Ben Davies, Wales captain, will win his 100th cap Monday, joining Bale, Gunter and Hennessey in the century club, while Jérémy Doku and Kevin De Bruyne remain key threats for Belgium.
  • Whoever tops Group J advances directly to the finals; runners-up go into the 16-team play-offs, while Belgium must beat Wales on Monday to secure their World Cup spot.
  • Victory in Cardiff would boost Wales national football team's 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes, but their unbeaten home run since June 2023 is under pressure after Wembley; Craig Bellamy stresses the campaign won't hinge on one result.
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Wales vs Belgium: Key talking points ahead of World Cup qualifier

The key talking points ahead of Wales and Belgium's crunch qualifier on Monday.

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Wales v Belgium: 5 key talking points ahead of World Cup qualifier

Craig Bellamy’s side are seeking to bounce back from a 3-0 friendly defeat to England.

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Everything open in Group J

The coaches' choices for the match between Wales and Belgium in Cardiff, valid for the sixth round of Group J of the World Cup qualifiers, have been announced.

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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
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