Wales defeats Kazakhstan 3-1 in World Cup qualifying opener

Wales kicked off their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 3-1 victory over Kazakhstan at the Cardiff City Stadium. Daniel James opened the scoring for Wales, but Kazakhstan equalized through a penalty by Askhat Tagybergen. As Wales faced pressure, skipper Ben Davies and Rabbi Matondo, who netted his first goal for the national team, secured the win for Craig Bellamy's side. Following this match, Wales will prepare for their upcoming challenge against North Macedonia. The victory marks a strong start for Bellamy, who has led the team to an unbeaten record in his first six games. Kazakhstan, ranked 110th in FIFA standings, struggled against Wales, who are significantly higher in the rankings.