Wales is gearing up for a challenging return to the Nations League, welcoming Cian Ashford from Cardiff City as a fresh face in the squad. Coach Craig Bellamy must navigate this crucial phase without key defender Joe Rodon, sidelined due to a hamstring injury, and Dylan Lawlor, who has yet to play this season because of a knee issue.

Wales' upcoming fixtures include matches against Portugal, Denmark, and Norway in League A:

• 24 September: Away match against Portugal
• Upcoming games against Denmark and Norway

In addition to Ashford’s debut call-up, Harry Wilson and Jordan James return after injury, while Ben Cabango also reclaims his spot. Veteran defender Ben Davies keeps his place in the squad, aiming for his first international appearance since October 2025 after overcoming a serious ankle injury.

The squad faces a significant challenge, as Wales has not secured a win in their last four matches and is currently ranked 38th in the world, their lowest since August 2014. This period marks the first competitive matches since a penalty shoot-out defeat against Bosnia-Herzegovina in March's play-offs, which cost them a place in the World Cup.

Wales has struggled against higher-ranked teams, with their last victory over a top-20 side occurring back in October 2023 against Croatia. With Cristiano Ronaldo likely to feature for Portugal, Bellamy's side faces an uphill battle in their quest for success in the Nations League.