Wales Wins 3-1 Over Kazakhstan in World Cup Qualifier

Wales commenced their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with a 3-1 victory over Kazakhstan at Cardiff City Stadium, showcasing determination and skill. Daniel James opened the scoring early, but Kazakhstan equalized through a penalty by Askhat Tagybergen. However, Wales regained control with a header from captain Ben Davies shortly after halftime, followed by Rabbi Matondo's late goal to seal the win. This victory marks a positive start for Wales as they aim for a second consecutive World Cup appearance, following their participation in Qatar 2022. Meanwhile, Norway also enjoyed a successful start, defeating Moldova 5-0, with Erling Haaland scoring one of the goals as they seek to qualify for their first World Cup since 1998. Both teams are looking to build momentum in their respective qualifying groups, with Wales set to face North Macedonia next.