"Third-placed Wales welcome second-placed Belgium in their penultimate home game of the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. Just two points separate the top three sides - North Macedonia (12 pts), Belgium (11 pts), and Wales (10 pts) - with all three still in contention for automatic qualification. Both Wales and Belgium also have a game in hand on the group leaders, adding further significance to this clash in Cardiff."
"Still, Wales' home form remains a major positive. They have not lost a competitive match in Cardiff inside 90 minutes since June 2023, winning six and drawing three in that stretch, including four consecutive home victories where they scored 11 goals in total. As for Belgium, Rudi Garcia's side were left frustrated in a goalless draw with North Macedonia on Friday despite dominating the contest - recording over three expected goals and firing 20 shots from inside the box."
Group J's qualification race is tight as Wales (10 points) host Belgium (11 points) in Cardiff, with North Macedonia leading on 12 points. All three teams remain within two points and Wales and Belgium each have a game in hand. Wales aim to recover from a 3-0 defeat to England but retain strong home form, unbeaten in competitive Cardiff matches since June 2023 with six wins and three draws, including four consecutive home victories. Belgium dominated North Macedonia in a 0-0 draw despite creating chances, and beat Wales 4-3 in June after a late Kevin De Bruyne winner. Wales are expected to keep a similar starting XI with Kieffer Moore leading the attack.
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