Wales prepares for play-off match against Albania for Women's World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 11:40 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Wales is set to face Albania in the first round of the Women's World Cup play-offs. The first leg will take place away, followed by a home game in the second leg. Wales previously faced Albania in their qualifying campaign, winning 4-0 at home and 1-0 away. If successful against Albania, Wales will advance to play either Romania or Norway for a chance to qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup.
- •Wales topped League B Group 1 in qualification.
- •They defeated Albania twice during the qualifying process.
- •The play-off tie will determine their future opponents based on the Romania/Norway match.
- •Wales must win the aggregate tie to advance to round two.
- 11:40 AMYahoo Sports — Wales face Albania in World Cup play-offs round one
- 11:39 AMBBC Sport — Wales face Albania in World Cup play-offs round one
"Wales will have to beat Albania and either Romania or Norway in successive two-legged play-off ties if they are to reach next summer's Women's World Cup.
"Wales will have to beat Albania and either Romania or Norway in successive two-legged play-off ties if they are to reach next summer's Women's World Cup.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 11:40 AMWales face Albania in World Cup play-offs round one
Wales will have to beat Albania and either Romania or Norway in successive two-legged play-off ties if they are to reach next summer's Women's World Cup.
- BBC SportJun 18, 2026, 11:39 AMWales face Albania in World Cup play-offs round one
Wales will have to beat Albania and either Romania or Norway in successive two-legged play-off ties if they are to reach next summer's Women's World Cup.
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