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Bale: Wales Poised for 2026 World Cup Glory

9/21/2025

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Gareth Bale admires national team boss Craig Bellamy, wishing he had played under him.
Bale retired in 2023 as Wales' all-time leading men's goalscorer with 111 caps.
He believes Wales has revitalized since Bellamy's July 2024 appointment.
Bale sees Wales as competitive for the 2026 World Cup qualification.
Group J features Wales, North Macedonia, and Belgium, all within one point of each other.

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Gareth Bale admires national team boss Craig Bellamy, wishing he had played under him.
Bale retired in 2023 as Wales' all-time leading men's goalscorer with 111 caps.
He believes Wales has revitalized since Bellamy's July 2024 appointment.
Bale sees Wales as competitive for the 2026 World Cup qualification.
Group J features Wales, North Macedonia, and Belgium, all within one point of each other.