Wales take on the visitors Belgium in a World Cup 2026 qualification match. The match will be played on Monday, October 13th at Cardiff City Stadium (Cardiff).
Wales had long been known for their consistency and solid results, even managing to qualify for the last World Cup. But it was after that trip to Qatar that Bale finally called it a day. Without Gareth, they failed to make it to the Euros — losing to Poland at home on penalties in the final playoff. However, in the autumn they managed to top their Nations League group, finishing ahead of Turkey. In 2025, though, their qualifying campaign has been inconsistent — they drew 1-1 in North Macedonia in March and lost a 4-3 thriller away to Belgium in June. They opened the current international window with a friendly — though a very emotional one — against England, where almost nothing went their way, ending in a heavy 0-3 defeat. Despite flashes of individual talent, Wales have struggled for balance and creativity in attack, especially without a clear leader on the pitch. Their defense, too, has become far less reliable than during their peak years under Page.
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Belgium are trying to return to the ranks of the elite. The “Red Devils,” not so long ago under Martínez, were rated as the strongest team in the world. Yet at their peak, they only managed third place at the World Cup. Then came the failure in Qatar and a change of coach. Tedesco’s tenure was remembered less for results — one win at the Euros and an early playoff exit, plus a third-place finish in the Nations League group tied on points with debutants Israel — and more for his conflict with Courtois. In March, Rudi Garcia took over and lost his debut 1-3 to Ukraine. However, Belgium hit back by thrashing the same opponent in the return leg. Since a 1-1 draw away to North Macedonia in June, they’ve won every qualifier, which put De Bruyne and company on top of the group. But in the latest round, hosting the Macedonians, they failed to convert numerous chances, ending in a frustrating goalless draw. The team’s buildup play remains world-class, but the lack of finishing consistency continues to hold them back from fully reclaiming their former dominance. Even so, Belgium’s defensive structure looks far more organized now, with Onana and Faes anchoring the spine effectively.
The “Red Devils” haven’t lost to Wales in five straight matches and have now won two in a row. This clash is unlikely to be a high-scoring one. The bet here is on “total under 3.0 goals.”
Prediction for the match: Under 3.0 scored goals.
