The Wales national team will play the World Cup for the second time in Qatar after a huge gap of 64 years. The Red Dragons’ first and only FIFA World Cup appearance came in 1958, ending their run in the quarterfinals when they lost to eventual World Cup winners Brazil.
Veteran Gareth Bale played a key role against the Ukraine team in the World Cup qualifier playoffs. Wales booked their ticket to this prestigious international championship after winning the first half.
Wales is in Group B with England, Iran, and the United States. The group is very tough. So if they can give their best performance, then they will be able to go to the knockouts. Now let’s take a look at Wales 2022 FIFA World Cup’s entire squad.
Coach
veteran Coach Rob Page will be coaching the red dragons on Qatar soil Behind Wales’s most successful return to international competitive football in eight years. His cool humor and the opponent team’s strategy reading abilities will make him an x-factor for his team in Qatar.
Goalkeepers
There has been a rivalry between veteran Nottingham Forest keeper Wayne Hennessey and Leicester City keeper Danny Ward over who will play as the main goalkeeper for the country from the start. Dangerous knee surgery forced goalkeeper Danny Ward out for a long period and since then Hennessy has taken over the number-one spot in the Red Dragons’ squad. The 35-year-old veteran footballer has been in the regular spotlight for his excellent form in 2022. He will be looking to continue his form in Qatar.
Tom King, Chris Maxwell, Adam Davies, and Owen Vaughn Williams are those young names who could become viable options for Rob Page’s team if required.
| Player name | Club name |
| Wayne Hennessey | Nottingham Forest |
| Danny Ward | Leicester City |
| Tom King | Salford City |
| Adam Davies | Sheffield United |
| Chris Maxwell | Blackpool |
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Defenders
The Red Dragons have a phenomenal mix of youth and experience on their defensive side. Veteran Tottenham Hotspur left-back Ben Davies will lead the team in the backline and Davies’ other two partners in this three-man defense will be Rennes’ center-back Joe Roddon and Bournemouth’s Chris Mepham.
Spezier center-back Ethan Ampadu is another promising footballer, but Page has long used him as a defensive midfielder for the Red Dragons. Nottingham Forest’s Neko Williams should start at left wing-back, partnering with veteran Burnley’s defender Connor Roberts. Rhys Norrington-Davies and Ben Cabango are two future stars who should have at the World Cup as they add depth to the roster.
| Player name | Club name |
| Ben Davies | Tottenham Hotspur |
| Neko Williams | Nottingham Forest |
| Connor Roberts | Burnley |
| Chris Mepham | Bournemouth |
| Joe Roddon | Rennes |
| Rhys Norrington-Davies | Sheffield United |
| Ben Cabango | Swansea City |
| Oliver Denham | Cardiff City |
Midfielders
Injuries to living legend Aaron Ramsey have worried Coach Page for the past few months. The playmaker and great midfielder can only be seen playing on Qatar soil for the red dragons if he can stay fit. Ramsey’s fellow veteran Swansea’s Joe Allen will always be a wall for opponent players in central midfield. Paige can keep Ampadu alongside Allen if he wants a stronger midfield, or needs to give Ramsey a break.
Dan James’ propensity for quick counter-attacks is a very valuable asset to the wide pages game plan, as the footballer is a worthy alternative to Gareth Bale.
| Player name | Club name |
| Aaron Ramsey | OGC Nice |
| Joe Allen | Swansea City |
| Ethan Ampadu | Spezia |
| Dan James | Fulham |
| Joe Morrell | Portsmouth |
| Matthew Smith | Arsenal |
| Dylan Levitt | Dundee United |
Forwards
Gareth Bale is the all-time leading goalscorer for his national side. The 33-year-old veteran forward scored 40 international goals in 108 appearances. So I can easily assure you that, he will lead his country in Qatar. Led by veteran Wales captain Gareth Bale and armed with several young football talents like Brennan Johnson and Tyler Roberts, the Red Dragons could cause a huge upset on their day.
On the other hand, Fulham’s Daniel James has been playing at the top level for the past few years and his incredible performance could become the X factor for Wales in Qatar.
Another key forward Bournemouth’s Kiefer Moore also has significant international experience under Rob Page’s coaching. He can be placed in the offensive line with Bell and James. Apart from that, young footballers like Mark Harris, Rabbi Matondo, and Nathan Broadhead are looking forward to proving themselves on Qatar soil.
| Player name | Club name |
| Gareth Bale | Los Angeles FC |
| Brennan Johnson | Nottingham Forest |
| Tyler Roberts | Rangers |
| Daniel James | Fulham |
| Kiefer Moore | Bournemouth |
| Mark Harris | Cardiff City |
| Rabbi Matondo | Rangers |
| Nathan Broadhead | Wigan Athletic |
Conclusion
If Aaron Ramsey can stay fit then Wales’s national side will be a strong contender for winning the 2022 Qatar World Cup. While Gareth Bale’s captaincy and well-experienced Rob Page’s coaching will be an x-factor for their side in Qatar. Maybe Gareth Bale will be playing his last international tournament on Qatar soil. So his fans will want to see him as a World Cup-winning captain.
FAQ
What is the symbol of the wales national flag?
Dragon is the symbol of the wales national flag. In Welsh language and culture, the dragon is commonly referred to as “Y Dodraig Goch”, which literally means “red dragon”. It is also sometimes known as “Cadwallader’s Dragon”.
When did Wales’s national side make its first World Cup debut and who is the current captain of this team?
The Red Dragons’ first FIFA World Cup appearance came in 1958, ending their run in the quarterfinals when they lost to eventual World Cup winners Brazil.
Gareth Bale is the current captain of this team.
By beating which country Wales qualified for the Qatar World Cup?
By beating Ukraine team in the World Cup qualifier playoffs, Wales booked their ticket to this prestigious international championship.