Mayzee Davies motivated by Euro 2025 injury ahead of World Cup play-offs

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 4:47 PM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Mayzee Davies motivated by Euro 2025 injury ahead of World Cup play-offs

Summary

Wales defender Mayzee Davies aims to make an impact in the upcoming World Cup play-offs after missing Euro 2025 due to a serious knee injury. The 20-year-old suffered an ACL injury while on international duty in May 2025, sidelining her for 13 months. Wales will face Albania in a semi-final playoff on October 9 in Shkoder, followed by a return fixture in Llanelli. Davies expressed a strong desire to participate in the 2027 World Cup, emphasizing the motivation stemming from her past disappointment.

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•Davies missed her first major tournament at Euro 2025 due to injury.
•Wales plays Albania in Shkoder on October 9.
•Davies returned for final qualifiers in June 2026.
•Wales faces Albania despite multiple key player injuries.
•A win would advance Wales to face Romania or Norway.

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4:47 PMBBC Sport — Euro 2025 heartbreak gives Wales' Davies 'extra motivation'

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Defender Mayzee Davies says missing Wales' first major tournament at Euro 2025 with a serious knee injury has given her extra motivation for the World Cup play-offs.
— BBC Sport

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