FIFA World Cup 2022 Teams and Groups
The FIFA world cup 2022 is around the corner. It is scheduled to occur between November 20 and December 18, 2022. Qatar is getting ready to welcome the global football fraternity for the first time. The event will take place in eight stadiums spread across five towns in Qatar: Lusall, Al Khor, Al Rayyan, Al Wakrah, and Doha.
Learn more about the Wales soccer team in Group B with the USA, Iran, and England.
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Wales has participated in every World Cup since 1950. Their last appearance was in 1958. They reached the quarter-finals before losing to eventual champions Brazil. They then waited 58 years to compete in their second big competition when they qualified for UEFA Euro 2016, where they reached the semi-finals before losing to the eventual champions, Portugal. This followed a 109-place increase in the FIFA World Rankings from a low of 117th to a high of 8th between August 2011 and October 2015.
In the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the team appeared in the finals after 64 years. Wales soccer team has been selected to play in the FIFA world cup 2022. The team defeated Ukraine 1-0 in Cardiff in the European World Cup qualifying playoff to qualify for the World Cup finals.
Wales FIFA Ranking
The Wales soccer team ranking in World Cup as per FIFA is as follows:
| Recent Ranking | Average Ranking | Highest Ranking | Lowest Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 58 | 8 | 117 |
Wales Soccer Team 2022 Captain: Gareth Bale
Bale is widely regarded as one of his generation's best wingers and one of the best Welsh players of all time. He is a winger for Los Angeles FC of Major League Soccer and the Wales national team. In May 2006, he earned his senior international debut for Wales, becoming the country's youngest player. He has since earned almost 100 caps and scored 40 international goals, making him Wales' all-time leading goalscorer.
He scored seven goals for Wales during their victorious qualification campaign for UEFA Euro 2016. He later scored three goals for Wales in the final tournament, helping them reach the semi-finals. He then played for Wales at Euro 2020 and was instrumental in qualifying for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, ending a 64-year World Cup drought. He has won Welsh Footballer of the Year six times in a row.
In the 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup, the Wales football team will compete in Group B against the United States, England, and Iran. The opening match of Group B will feature Wales and USA. The following games will be against Iran and England on November 25, 2022, and November 30, respectively.
Wales Soccer Team Statistics
| Form | PLD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PPG | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Form | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1.29 | DWLDL |
| Away From | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 0.00 | LLL |
| Overall | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 14 | -3 | 0.90 | LDLLL |
PLD- Played | W-Won | D-Draw | L-Loss | PPG- Points Per Game | GF- Goals For | GA- Goals Against | GD-Goals Difference
Wales World Cup FIFA 2022 Match Schedule
| Day and Date | Time | Match | Group | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, November 22, 2022 | 00:30 IST | USA vs Wales | B | Al Rayyan |
| Friday, November 25, 2022 | 15:30 IST | Wales vs Iran | B | Al Rayyan |
| Wednesday, November 30, 2022 | 00:30 IST | Wales vs England | B | Al Rayyan |
Wales World Cup Performance & Record
| Played | Wins | Draw | Losses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 (20%) | 3 (60%) | 1 (20%) |
Wales World Cup Stats
| RK | Year | Month | Best Ranking | Worst Ranking | Best Move | Worst Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 2022 | August | - | - | - | - |
| 19 | 2022 | June | - | - | - | - |
| 18 | 2022 | March | - | - | - | - |
| 20 | 2022 | February | - | - | - | - |
| 19 | 2021 | - | 17 | 19 | +1 (April) | -2 (August) |
| 18 | 2020 | - | 18 | 23 | +2 (September) | -1 (February) |
| 22 | 2019 | - | 19 | 24 | +2 (November) | -4 (June) |
| 19 | 2018 | - | 18 | 21 | +3 (June) | -1 (November) |
| 19 | 2017 | - | 12 | 20 | +5 (September) | -7 (July) |
| 12 | 2016 | - | 10 | 26 | +15 (July) | -7 (April) |
| 17 | 2015 | - | 8 | 37 | +15 (April) | -7 (November) |
| 34 | 2014 | - | 29 | 55 | +12 (September) | -5 (October) |
| 56 | 2013 | - | 44 | 81 | +22 (April) | -12 (November) |
| 82 | 2012 | - | 37 | 82 | +7 (February) | -16 (December) |
| 48 | 2011 | - | 45 | 117 | +45 (October) | -5 (November) |
| 112 | 2010 | - | 75 | 112 | +2 (April) | -19 (October) |
| 77 | 2009 | - | 60 | 79 | +7 (July) | -11 (October) |
| 60 | 2008 | - | 51 | 62 | +4 (February) | -8 (October) |
| 57 | 2007 | - | 53 | 77 | +21 (September) | -5 (October) |
| 73 | 2006 | - | 56 | 77 | +16 (July) | -15 (October) |
| 71 | 2005 | - | 65 | 83 | +9 (October) | -6 (March) |
| 68 | 2004 | - | 57 | 68 | +7 (September) | -6 (November) |
| 66 | 2003 | - | 49 | 66 | +3 (April) | -8 (December) |
| 52 | 2002 | - | 52 | 101 | +15 (October) | -1 (February) |
| 100 | 2001 | - | 100 | 110 | +4 (June) | -2 (May) |
| 109 | 2000 | - | 95 | 113 | +4 (March) | -10 (September) |
| 98 | 1999 | - | 74 | 98 | +23 (January) | -13 (October) |
| 97 | 1998 | - | 90 | 108 | +17 (October) | -5 (December) |
| 102 | 1997 | - | 81 | 102 | +1 (April) | -7 (September) |
| 80 | 1996 | - | 63 | 82 | +3 (September) | -7 (November) |
| 61 | 1995 | - | 34 | 62 | +28 (September) | -25 (October) |
| 41 | 1994 | - | 27 | 41 | +2 (February) | -6 (October) |
| 29 | 1993 | - | 27 | 29 | +1 (August) | -2 (September) |
Top Key Players in Wales World Cup 2022 Football Squad
The Wales football team 2022 is anticipated to be announced in October. Wales has no shortage of talent in their national football team. The official announcement will be announced around six weeks before the tournament begins. However, here are the key players you should keep an eye on this season.
Gareth Bale: He was instrumental against Ukraine in the qualifying play-offs, as Wales earned their ticket to the flagship international competition thanks to his first-half winner. As one of the greatest wingers on the team, he has the potential to take his team into the knockout stage.
Wayne Hennessey: With nearly 100 caps, Wayne is Wales' third most-capped player and its most-capped goalkeeper. He was a member of Wales' squads for the UEFA European Championships in 2016 and 2020, reaching the latter's semi-finals. He has been the regular choice in 2022 and should continue with that role in Qatar.
Chris Gunter: He is a full attacking defender who can play on both flanks but prefers to play on the right. Gunter has been a Welsh international since he was 17 years old and is the under-21 team's second youngest debutant. He was selected Welsh Footballer of the Year in 2017. In 2018, he broke Neville Southall's record of 92 caps. In 2021, he became the first Welshman to gain 100 caps.
Wales World Cup Odds
Fun88 predicted odd: +10000
The Wales soccer team is hyped up for the Qatar world cup. They have ended the 64 years long wait to enter the FIFA finals. In this year's tournament, the team has been drawn into the same group as longtime rival England. Iran and the United States are the other two teams in Group B. The US soccer team has players like Chelsea's Christian Pulisic and Juventus' Weston McKennie. They are anticipated to advance from the group stages at the expense of Wales.
Wales will almost certainly finish as group runners-up if they make it out of the group stages. This would almost certainly set up a last-16 clash with either Senegal or the Netherlands. Senegal is Africa's reigning champion. The Netherlands would likewise be a significant challenge. On the other hand, Wales can take solace in the fact that the Netherlands were eliminated at the same level during last summer's postponed European Championships.
Our experts at Fun88 think that if Wales makes it past the final 16, the tournament will have been a tremendous success for the national soccer team. Nonetheless, we should all simply enjoy the ride and bet on the team, at least for the knockout stage.
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FAQs Related to Wales Soccer Team
- How many World Cups has Wales won?
- Who is Wales' most capped player?
- Who is the Wales football manager in 2022?
- Why does Wales have a separate football team?
Wales has participated in every World Cup since 1950, but has only qualified for two finals tournaments, in 1958 and 2022.
Chris Gunter is the most capped player in the Wales soccer team with 109 caps.
Robert Page will be signing a four-year contract with the Wales football team before the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Since the first international soccer matches were between British nations, each of the U.K.'s countries has its own national soccer team. While other countries would most likely prefer that Britain be obliged to field a single team. However, implementing such a major reform would be extremely difficult.
