Wales end U19s tournament with match against Denmark for World Cup play-off
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 6:31 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Wales' U19 team faced elimination from the Uefa Under-19 Championships following losses to Spain and Germany, losing 7-0 and 4-0 respectively. Their final group match against Denmark will determine who proceeds to a play-off for the Uefa Under-20 World Cup. Both teams are winless in the tournament. Wales head coach Chris Gunter emphasized the significance of the match as an opportunity for his players to compete for a chance at a major tournament. The game is scheduled for Saturday at Wrexham's Racecourse Ground.
- •Wales lose 4-0 to Germany and 7-0 to Spain in U19 Euros.
- •Final group match against Denmark is crucial to reach World Cup play-off.
- •Wales and Denmark both seeking first win of the tournament.
- •Chris Gunter describes the match as a significant opportunity for his players.
- •The match will be held at Wrexham's Racecourse Ground on Saturday.
- 6:31 AMYahoo Sports — Wales face World Cup play-off after U19s elimination
"Wales have been eliminated from the Uefa Under-19 Championships after two heavy defeats but their final game against Denmark is a World Cup play-off.
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