Group has ‘exploded’ after Wales win – Bellamy
Wales manager Craig Bellamy says his side’s win over Norway has opened up the race for second and third place in their Nations League group, which he described as having “exploded”. Wales remain bottom of Group A4, but Sunday’s match against Denmark in Cardiff gives them a chance to improve their position and strengthen their prospects for Euro 2028 qualifying.
Portugal are clear favourites to win the group, according to Bellamy, while Wales, Denmark and Norway are level on points. Finishing third or higher would make Wales a top seed in the December draw for Euro 2028 qualifying; a win would also help them avoid last place. Wales ended a six-match winless run against Norway, but Bellamy expects changes because some players did not recover from the match and several squad members are unavailable.
- Wales’ win over Norway has tightened the race for the other group places.
- Beating Denmark could improve Wales’ Euro 2028 qualifying position.
- Bellamy expects changes to the team after the Norway match.
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The Nations League is a competition between European national teams, with countries placed in groups and results affecting their standing. Wales are in Group A4 with Portugal, Denmark and Norway, and play their home matches in Cardiff.
Craig Bellamy is Wales’ manager, responsible for selecting the team and setting its approach. The group standings matter beyond this competition: Wales’ final position can affect their seeding for the draw for Euro 2028 qualifying, the process that decides which teams meet for places at the tournament.
Euro 2028 will be hosted by the United Kingdom and Ireland. A stronger qualifying draw position could give Wales a more favourable route, while their place in the group also determines whether they finish ahead of other teams in this Nations League campaign.