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Latest news on Wales national football team, providing comprehensive coverage of matches, players, UEFA Euro and FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Nations League, and developments under manager Craig Bellamy.
The Wales national football team, known as "The Dragons" (Y Dreigiau in Welsh), represents Wales in international football competitions. Controlled by the Football Association of Wales (FAW), the team has been a member of FIFA since 1946 and UEFA since 1954. With a current FIFA ranking of 29th (as of September 2024), Wales continues to be a competitive force in European and world football.
Under the management of Craig Bellamy, appointed in July 2024, Wales is currently competing in the 2024–25 UEFA Nations League B. The team has shown promising performances, securing a 2-2 draw against Iceland and a 1-0 victory over Montenegro in recent matches. However, Wales narrowly missed out on qualification for UEFA Euro 2024, losing to Poland on penalties in the play-off final in March 2024.
The team's home matches are primarily played at the Cardiff City Stadium, which has a capacity of 33,000. The passionate support of Welsh fans, known for their rousing renditions of the national anthem "Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau", creates an electric atmosphere at home games. The team's distinctive red kit, adorned with the Welsh dragon, has become an iconic symbol of national pride.
Wales has a rich football history, qualifying for the FIFA World Cup twice (in 1958 and 2022) and reaching the semi-finals of UEFA Euro 2016. The team has produced world-class talents such as Gareth Bale, who retired in January 2023 as the country's all-time top scorer with 41 goals. Current key players include Aaron Ramsey, Ben Davies, and emerging talents like Brennan Johnson and Neco Williams.
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