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1 week agoDR Congo must keep focus in World Cup bid - Zakuani
DR Congo must avoid complacency in the inter-confederation play-off in Mexico to seize a rare World Cup berth and national uplift since 1974.
Wales are a major footballing nation in Europe now and have come on in leaps and bounds in recent years. The Dragons qualified for the 2022 World Cup finals, reached the semi-finals at UEFA Euro 2016 and also progressed to the round of 16 at UEFA Euro 2020. Craig Bellamy's side will have fancied their chances of winning 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification - UEFA Group J, but they will now have to fight forthe playoff spot.
Kazakhstan are a modest footballing nation and are not expected to qualify for the World Cup finals. They have been placed in 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification - UEFA Group J along with North Macedonia, Wales, Belgium and Liechtenstein. Ali Aliyev's side are fourth in UEFA Group J at the moment with three points from three matches, five points behind leaders North Macedonia and four points behind second-placed Wales.