In a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, Wales secured a victory over Kazakhstan in Cardiff. The hosts opened the scoring in the 9th minute, but Kazakhstan managed to equalize from the penalty spot. However, Wales regained control in the second half, scoring crucial goals at the beginning and end of the period to seal the win.

This victory strengthens Wales' position in Group J, which also includes North Macedonia, Belgium, and Liechtenstein.

FIFA World Cup 2026, Qualifiers

Wales - Kazakhstan 3:1 (1:1)
Goals: James D., 9 (1:0); Tagybergen, 32 (penalty) (1:1); Davies, 47 (2:1); Matondo, 91 (3:1)

Wales: Darlow; Williams N.; Davies; Rodon; Roberts C.; Johnson B-n (Harris T., 62); James D. (Matondo, 86); Sheehan; Brooks (James, 62); Cullen L.; Thomas S.
Bench: Ward; Davies A.; Mepham; Cabango; Dasilva Jay; Allen; Broadhead; Lawrence T.; Moore Ki.

Kazakhstan: Zarutskiy; Alip; Bystrov M.; Tapalov; Marochkin; Muzhikov (Zhukov G., 62); Tagybergen; Samorodov (Satpayev, 74); Vorogovskiy; Chesnokov (Kenzhebek, 86); Zhaksylykov (Aymbetov, 74)
Bench: Pokatilov; Seysen M.; Zhumakhanov A.; Zhaksybaev; Zhagorov N.; Orazov; Astanov S.; Mukhamed A.
Yellow Cards: Samorodov 42; Chesnokov 61