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Wales face Denmark and Italy again on League A return
Wales will return to the top tier of the Women’s Nations League next year, drawn against Denmark, Italy and Iceland. The group gives Rhian Wilkinson’s side another chance to measure themselves against Denmark and Italy, who beat Wales twice each during their previous League A campaign, and offers important preparation as the team pursues a first World Cup appearance.
Wales earned promotion by topping League B Group B1, unbeaten against the Czech Republic, Albania and Montenegro. The 2027 fixtures are not yet confirmed, but matches are expected in February or March, April and June; Wales also have a World Cup play-off final against Norway in December, with a possible inter-confederation play-off still to follow. Nations League results will also affect qualification for the 2028 Olympics and the 2029 Women’s Euros.
In short
- Wales return to Nations League A after winning their League B group.
- They will face Denmark, Italy and Iceland.
- The campaign also has Olympic and Euros qualification implications.
Explained simply
The Women’s Nations League is a competition between European national teams, with sides grouped into tiers. Wales topped their League B group unbeaten to earn promotion back to League A, the top tier, where they will face Denmark, Italy and Iceland.
Wales are managed by Rhian Wilkinson. Denmark and Italy beat Wales twice each in their previous League A campaign, so the new group gives Wales another chance to test themselves against those teams. The matches are also part of a wider run of international football as Wales pursue a first appearance at a Women’s World Cup.
The Nations League can affect qualification routes for future tournaments, including the 2028 Olympics and the 2029 Women’s Euros. Wales also have a World Cup play-off final against Norway in December, with a possible further play-off afterwards.