"Kazakhstan are a modest footballing nation and are not expected to qualify for the World Cup finals. They have been placed in 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification - UEFA Group J along with North Macedonia, Wales, Belgium and Liechtenstein. Ali Aliyev's side are fourth in UEFA Group J at the moment with three points from three matches, five points behind leaders North Macedonia and four points behind second-placed Wales."
"Wales are a major footballing nation in Europe now and have come on in leaps and bounds in recent years. The Dragons qualified for the 2022 World Cup finals, reached the semi-finals at UEFA Euro 2016 and also progressed to the round of 16 at UEFA Euro 2020. Craig Bellamy's side will fancy their chances of winning 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification - UEFA Group J."
Kazakhstan host Wales at the Astana Arena on September 4 in a UEFA Group J 2026 World Cup qualifier, kick-off 3pm UK time. Kazakhstan sit fourth with three points from three matches after a 3-1 defeat by Wales, a 1-0 loss to North Macedonia and a 2-0 win over Liechtenstein. Manager Ali Aliyev named a squad including Mukhammedzhan Seisen, Temirlan Anarbekov, Alibek Kasym, Erkin Tapalov and Maksim Samorodov. Wales sit second with seven points from four matches, one behind North Macedonia. Wales began the campaign with a 3-1 win over Kazakhstan and a 1-1 draw with North Macedonia.
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