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Wales prepares for Albania in Women's World Cup play-offs this week

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 4:57 AM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Wales prepares for Albania in Women's World Cup play-offs this week
Summary

Wales faces Albania in the Women's World Cup play-off semi-finals, starting on October 9 in Shkoder. The team, currently unbeaten in their last eight internationals, aims to reach their first Women's World Cup. A potential reunion with former manager Gemma Grainger awaits if both Wales and Grainger's Norway advance to the final playoff round in December. Wales midfielder Ceri Holland, pivotal in previous matches, will miss this tie due to injury.

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  • •Wales plays Albania on October 9 and October 13.
  • •Wales is ranked 31st, while Albania is 67th in FIFA rankings.
  • •Wales previously defeated Albania 4-0 and 1-0 in group qualifiers.
  • •Ceri Holland misses the games due to injury.
  • •A potential matchup with Norway looms in December's final playoff round.
Latest Updates
  • 4:57 AMYahoo Sports — Wales focus on Albania as Grainger reunion looms
  • 4:56 AMBBC Sport — Wales focus on Albania as Grainger reunion looms
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Wales face Albania in the Women's World Cup play-offs this week knowing a challenging reunion with Gemma Grainger may well be the prize on offer.

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Wales face Albania in the Women's World Cup play-offs this week knowing a challenging reunion with Gemma Grainger may well be the prize on offer.

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