Wales vs North Macedonia: Key Stats & Head-to-Head in World Cup Qualifiers
Wales is set to face North Macedonia in an important World Cup qualifier. The match will take place at Cardiff City Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 19:45 GMT. Coach Craig Bellamy has made significant changes to the lineup following a narrow 1-0 victory against Liechtenstein.
Key Team Changes
Wales has seen five modifications to its starting eleven. Among these changes, Tottenham Hotspur’s Brennan Johnson returns after being benched in the last two matches. His inclusion comes at the cost of Mark Harris, who drops from the starting lineup.
Injuries and Suspensions
- Ethan Ampadu and Jordan James are both unavailable due to suspension.
- Harry Wilson returns after serving a one-match ban and will captain the team.
- Sorba Thomas moves to the bench as part of the lineup adjustments.
Returning Players
Wales welcomes back several key players, which includes:
- Harry Wilson – first time as captain
- Josh Sheehan – back in midfield
- Liam Cullen – previously featured in midfield roles
- David Brooks – replaces Nathan Broadhead in the starting eleven
Wales Starting XI vs North Macedonia
The official lineup for Wales is as follows:
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Karl Darlow |
| Defender | Connor Williams |
| Defender | Joe Rodon |
| Defender | Lawrence Lawlor |
| Defender | Justin Dasilva |
| Midfielder | Josh Sheehan |
| Midfielder | Liam Cullen |
| Forward | David Brooks |
| Forward | Harry Wilson (Captain) |
| Forward | James Johnson |
Substitutes
The bench includes:
- Adam Davies
- Kane King
- Kpakio
- Chris Mepham
- Rhys Norrington-Davies
- Joel Colwill
- Ruben Colwill
- Sorba Thomas
- Nathan Broadhead
- Isaac Davies
- Aaron Koumas
- Mark Harris
With the recent changes, Wales aims to strengthen its bid for qualification in the World Cup amidst tough competition from North Macedonia.
