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Wales rallies to defeat Czech Republic and top Women’s World Cup group

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 8:25 PM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Wales rallies to defeat Czech Republic and top Women’s World Cup group
Summary

Wales overcame a fifth-minute deficit to secure a 3-1 victory over the Czech Republic in Cardiff on June 9, 2026. After conceding early to Michaela Khyrova, Wales equalized through Lily Woodham shortly after. Goals from Gemma Evans and Mared Griffiths sealed the comeback, allowing Wales to finish at the top of Group B1 in Women’s World Cup qualifying. This result ensures a more favorable path in the upcoming play-offs, avoiding a League A side at the semi-final stage in October.

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  • •Wales wins 3-1 against the Czech Republic in Cardiff.
  • •Michaela Khyrova scored first for the Czech Republic.
  • •Lily Woodham, Gemma Evans, and Mared Griffiths scored for Wales.
  • •Wales secures top spot in Group B1 of Women’s World Cup qualifying.
  • •The win provides a favorable route in the play-offs in October.
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  • 8:25 PMYahoo Sports — Wales beat Czech Republic, finish top of Women’s World Cup group
  • 7:27 PMBBC Sport — Highlights: Wales beat Czech Republic 3-1 to top group
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Wales came from behind to beat the Czech Republic 3-1 in Cardiff and secure top spot in their Women’s World Cup qualifying group. Lily Woodham, Gemma Evans and Mared Griffiths all scored after a defensive error had allowed Michaela Khyrova to give the visitors a fifth-minute lead.

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Watch highlights as Wales beat Czech Republic in Cardiff in Women's World Cup qualifying.

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