Rhian Wilkinson Announces Wales Squad for 2027 World Cup Qualifiers

Rhian Wilkinson has named her squad for Wales' opening matches in the 2027 World Cup qualifiers, featuring three uncapped players and experienced internationals. Wales face the Czech Republic and Montenegro in Group B1, aiming to progress via play-offs.

Rhian Wilkinson Unveils Wales Squad for World Cup Qualifiers

Rhian Wilkinson has announced her squad for Wales' opening qualifying matches as part of their campaign to reach the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil.

The campaign will commence with a home match against the Czech Republic on 3 March, followed by a fixture against Montenegro in Llanelli on 7 March.

Three uncapped players have been named in the squad: goalkeeper Poppy Soper from Rugby Borough, and Olivia Francis and Phoebie Poole from Plymouth Argyle.

Disgrifiad o’r llun, Poppy Soper, Olivia Francis a Phoebie Poole yw'r chwaraewyr sydd eto i ennill cap sydd wedi'u cynnwys yn y garfan

The squad also features a wealth of experienced players, including three who have earned over 100 caps: Hayley Ladd, Sophie Ingle, and captain Angharad James.

However, Laura Hughes, who earned her first cap against Switzerland in December, is absent due to injury.

Wales in Group B1

Wales are drawn in Group B1, the second tier, alongside the Czech Republic, Albania, and Montenegro.

To secure a place in the World Cup, Wilkinson's squad will need to progress through the play-off matches, as no teams from tier B qualify automatically.

Wales' performance in the group will also influence the tier in which they compete in the UEFA Nations League.

Live audio commentary of both matches will be available on Cymru Fyw.

Wales Squad List

The full Wales squad includes Olivia Clark, Safia Middleton-Patel, Poppy Soper, Hannah Cain, Charlie Estcourt, Gemma Evans, Olivia Francis, Mared Griffiths, Ceri Holland, Elise Hughes, Sophie Ingle, Angharad James, Lois Joel, Carrie Jones, Hayley Ladd, Esther Morgan, Ffion Morgan, Mary McAteer, Phoebie Poole, Ella Powell, Rhiannon Roberts, Mia Ross, Rachel Rowe, Tianna Teisar, Lily Woodham, and Gwen Zimmerman.