Wales vs Kazakhstan LIVE: Ben Davies restores Welsh lead with quickfire second half goal

Wales begin their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign tonight as they face Kazakhstan at the Cardiff City Stadium.

Craig Bellamy’s side managed to turn around the disappointment of failing to qualify for Euro 2024 and even finished top of Nations League Group B4 last year, surpassing Turkey on the final matchday.

Former Wales captain Bellamy received plenty of plaudits for that turnaround, though he will undoubtedly feel that his first real test is to secure a place at the next World Cup.

The fact that the 2026 is the first expanded tournament means that Bellamy should have a somewhat easier job task in securing qualification, though Group J still pits Wales against Belgium, North Macedonia and Liechtenstein.

Follow all the latest build-up, team news and updates from the Cardiff City Stadium below:

Wales vs Kazakhstan LIVE: World Cup qualifier updates

Wales face Kazakhstan in the first match of their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign
32’ GOAL! Tagybergen equalises from penalty spot (WAL 1-1 KAZ)
9’ GOAL! James’ deflected strike sends Wales ahead (WAL 1-0 KAZ)
Bellamy's side finished top of their Nations League group while Kazakhstan were bottom of theirs

Wales 2-1 Kazakhstan

21:06 , Mike Jones

59 mins: Kazakhstan have been good value tonight. They fly forward on a quick break with Samorodov driving the move.

He lays it off to Vorogovskiy who shoots from range only for Brooks to deflect the effort into the hands of Karl Darlow.

Wales 2-1 Kazakhstan

21:03 , Mike Jones

56 mins: Wales seem to have their confidence back but they’ll need to be wary.

A long ball down the left wing is collected by Samorodov who spins into the box and pulls it back to Chesnokov.

He shoots but scuffs it well wide of the target.

Wales 2-1 Kazakhstan

20:58 , Mike Jones

53 mins: Some slick one-touch passes almost see Brennan Johnson clear on the left side of the box but he can’t collect the final ball and Kazakhstan clear their lines.

Wales 2-1 Kazakhstan

20:56 , Mike Jones

50 mins: Wales deserve to be in front and they’ve started both halves quickly.

Craig Bellamy will know that things could change quickly so he’ll want a third goal to give his team a cushion.

GOAL! Wales 2-1 Kazakhstan (Ben Davies, 47')

20:53 , Mike Jones

What a start!

Wales win a corner with pretty much their first attack of the second half.

The corner is whipped over to the back post as goalkeeper Aleksandr Zarutskiy totally misreads the flight.

He flaps wide of the ball which drops on the head of Ben Davies who guides it home!

Second half! Wales 1-1 Kazakhstan

20:51 , Mike Jones

Wales kick off the second half by sending the ball to Josh Sheehan who works it out to the right wing.

No changes made by Craig Bellamy.

HT Wales 1-1 Kazakhstan

20:44 , Mike Jones

45 minutes left to play in this game and there’s a bunch of substitutes warming up for Wales.

Craig Bellamy will need to decide when the time is right to make changes.

HT Wales 1-1 Kazakhstan

20:40 , Mike Jones

Half-time! Wales 1-1 Kazakhstan

20:36 , Mike Jones

45+4 mins: The whistle goes to end the first half and Wales are locked into a battle in Cardiff.

Things haven’t totally gone their way despite dominating most of the half.

Dan James’ goal was cancelled out and the Welsh will need to score again to secure a win.

Wales 1-1 Kazakhstan

20:31 , Mike Jones

45 mins: Four minutes of added time to play in the first half.

Wales 1-1 Kazakhstan

20:28 , Mike Jones

42 mins: No red card!

Samorodov is shown a yellow card for the dangerous tackle.

A wise decision I think, there was no malicious intent in the challenge and the match continues with 11 vs 11.

Wales take their free kick. It’s a dainty move that sets up Brooks for a shot but he curls the effort high and wide.

Wales 1-1 Kazakhstan

20:27 , Mike Jones

40 mins: Hold up. There’s a VAR check here for a potential red card.

The incident is from Maksim Samorodov sticking his leg onto the knee of Connor Roberts.

Roberts was the one to pass the ball to Sheehan before he was fouled.

The referee is looking at it on the monitor...

Wales 1-1 Kazakhstan

20:24 , Mike Jones

39 mins: Brennan Johnson goes down in the box but the referee is unmoved.

The ball comes out to Josh Sheehan who is brought down and wins a free kick in a dangerous area.

Wales 1-1 Kazakhstan

20:23 , Mike Jones

38 mins: Kazakhstan have lost their last eight away games.

They are level with Wales with half-time approaching quickly.

It’ll be a strong 45 minutes for the visitors if they get to the break on level terms.

Wales 1-1 Kazakhstan

20:21 , Mike Jones

35 mins: Kazakhstan will play the same way. Lots of men defending closing down the space and trying to limit where Wales can operate.

Can Wales get themselves back in front?

Craig Bellamy isn’t best pleased on the sidelines by the penalty decision.

GOAL! Wales 1-1 Kazakhstan (Askhat Tagybergen, 32')

20:18 , Mike Jones

Askhat Tagybergen steps up for the visitors.

The captain of the team. He shoots and it’s a poor penalty.

Karl Darlow dives to the right but manages to get a good chunk of the ball.

It spins and rolls back over the line!

Wales 1-0 Kazakhstan

20:16 , Mike Jones

31 mins: It is a penalty!

Kazakhstan have a great chance to get themselves on level terms here...

Wales 1-0 Kazakhstan

20:16 , Mike Jones

Penalty to Kazakhstan!

30 mins: Islam Chesnokov brings the ball forward and takes it to the edge of the box.

He looks for a cross which Connor Roberts blocks. The ball strikes his left hand which is slightly away from the body.

VAR is going to check it after the referee points to the spot...

Wales 1-0 Kazakhstan

20:15 , Mike Jones

28 mins: James releases Brooks with a one touch pass and the attacking midfielder breaks into the box.

He squares the pass towards Sorba Thomas but underhits it and the defenders get back to clear their lines.

Wales 1-0 Kazakhstan

20:12 , Mike Jones

27 mins: All bar two of the Kazakhstan squad are fasting due to ramadan.

That has to have an effect on their energy levels which may explain why Wales look sharper and quicker.

Samorodov picks up the ball on the left. He dribbles forward and whips in a cross.

The inital ball is dealt with but the visitors recycle it to the far post where Connor Roberts nods it behind.

Wales 1-0 Kazakhstan

20:10 , Mike Jones

24 mins: Wales are slowing the tempo right down when their defenders have the ball and then they try to inject some pace in and around the final third.

Smart play from Craig Bellamy’s men.

Wales 1-0 Kazakhstan

20:07 , Mike Jones

21 mins: The tackle on Dan James was pretty ferocious but first contact, which is minimal, came outside the box anyway.

James is causing some trouble to the Kazak defence though.

Wales 1-0 Kazakhstan

20:05 , Mike Jones

18 mins: Wales are in control. Kazakhstan are reluctant to come too far out of their own half to press the ball.

At 1-0 they are still in the match so they’ll want to settle down and keep Wales at bay.

Dan James weaves his way into the box and gets brought down but the referee waves away the penalty appeal.

Wales 1-0 Kazakhstan

20:00 , Mike Jones

15 mins: Kazakhstan are playing in a 5-4-1 formation making it tough to find space inside the box.

Wales’ goal will free the shackles though and another would completely settle the nerves.

Joe Rodon heads wide from a corner after the hosts catch the visitors dallying to set up.

Wales 1-0 Kazakhstan

19:59 , Mike Jones

12 mins: Wales have plenty of confidence now. The fans are enjoying themselves and the hosts are camped inside the final third.

James takes another shot which is blocked before Brennan Johnson is sent forward on the left.

He dances inside and shoots but the ball is nudged out for a corner.

GOAL! Wales 1-0 Kazakhstan (Dan James, 9')

19:56 , Mike Jones

Wales strike first!

A short corner is passed to Connor Roberts who sends it to Dan James.

James gives it to David Brooks but he is tackled inside the box.

Liam Cullen is quick to challenge and pokes it to James who shoots and sees his deflected shot land in the back of the net!

Wales 0-0 Kazakhstan

19:54 , Mike Jones

8 mins: When Wales gives the ball up Kazakhstan are quick to transition into attack.

Yan Vorogovskiy gets forward on the left and looks for a teammate in the box only for his pass to get blocked.

As Wales sweep forward, Dan James receives the ball from Connor Roberts and dribbles forward before winning a corner.

Wales 0-0 Kazakhstan

19:51 , Mike Jones

6 mins: Sheehan gives the ball away and is brought forward by Maksim Samorodov.

He weaves inside from the left and takes a shot from the edge of the box whcih Joe Rodon blocks.

Kazakhstan come again and win a corner which Wales deal with without too much trouble.

Wales 0-0 Kazakhstan

19:48 , Mike Jones

3 mins: Wales take up possession from the goal kick. They seem to be set up in a back three with Josh Sheehan sitting as the lone defensive midfielder.

A long ball is sent over to the left wing for Sorba Thomas to chase but he take keep it in play.

Kick off! Wales 0-0 Kazakhstan

19:46 , Mike Jones

The visitors get the ball rolling at the Cardiff City stadium.

Kazakhstan work the ball over to the right wing and send it forward but the pass goes out of play.

Wales vs Kazakhstan

19:38 , Mike Jones

The lights go out in the stadium and atmosphere is electric.

The teams gather in the tunnel before heading out onto the pitch.

There’s a small section of Kazakhstan fans in the stadium having made the 7,000 mile journey to watch their team tonight.

Kick off is up next...

Wales without Bale

19:35 , Mike Jones

The now-retired Gareth Bale has scored each of Wales' past three World Cup qualifying goals and this will be the first time Wales' first match of a World Cup qualifying campaign will not feature Bale since September 2004 against Azerbaijan, a match that featured manager Craig Bellamy in the Wales starting XI.

A terrible record

19:30 , Mike Jones

Since beating the Faroe Islands in September 2013, Kazakhstan have won none of their last 21 World Cup qualifiers (seven draws, 14 defeats).

Among European nations, only San Marino (76) and Liechtenstein (41) are on longer winless runs currently.

Wales in World Cup qualifiers

19:25 , Mike Jones

Wales have lost just two of their last 22 World Cup qualifiers (11 wins, nine draws).

One of those defeats was in their first game of the last qualifying campaign against Belgium in March 2021.

Kazakhstan's losing run

19:20 , Mike Jones

Kazakhstan have lost seven of their last eight competitive games, including the past five in a row.

They last had a longer losing run between November 2016 and October 2017 (six).

Tournament experience ‘so valuable’ for Wales

19:15 , Mike Jones

Craig Bellamy believes Wales’ experience of playing at major tournaments will have a positive bearing on their attempt to reach the 2026 World Cup.

Wales start their qualifying campaign against Kazakhstan in Cardiff on Saturday before visiting North Macedonia three days later.

Group favourites Belgium and minnows Liechtenstein complete the section, with Bellamy confident Wales will benefit from participating at three major tournaments in the last decade.

Tournament experience ‘so valuable’ for Wales – Craig Bellamy

Wales in great form

19:10 , Mike Jones

Wales have lost just two of their last 16 matches in all competitions with seven wins and eight draws.

Those defeats were a 4-0 defeat away at Slovakia in a friendly in June 2024 and a penalty shootout loss to Poland in their Euro 2024 play-off final three months earlier.

Kazakhstan's home nations record

19:05 , Mike Jones

Kazakhstan have won three of their last four meetings with the British home nations, beating Scotland in March 2019 and winning home and away against Northern Ireland in June and September 2023.

Bellamy on facing England before Belgium

19:00 , Mike Jones

“I liked the opposition, England, because we have got Belgium,” said Craig Bellamy, about the scheduled friendly with the Three Lions later this year.

“I needed the high intensity, but I didn’t need it on a Friday (three days before the Belgium game).

“I needed England to work on a Thursday and we didn’t want to travel, so ideally it was to be a home game.

“But I wanted to keep the pitch OK as well because of the importance of the Belgium game.

“So, the high intensity and quality of the opposition without travelling, England was perfect.”

Craig Bellamy says England friendly ideal to help Wales qualify for World Cup

18:55 , Mike Jones

Wales boss Craig Bellamy says playing a friendly against England later this year is ideal to help them qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

Wales meet England at Wembley on October 9, just four days before hosting Group J favourites Belgium in a World Cup qualifier.

Belgium’s trip to Cardiff City Stadium is expected to be pivotal to Welsh hopes of topping the section and qualifying for their second successive World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Craig Bellamy says England friendly ideal to help Wales qualify for World Cup

Kazakhstan line-up

18:51 , Mike Jones

Kazakhstan XI: Zarutskiy, Tapalov, Bystrov, Marochkin, Alip, Vorogovskiy; Chesnokov, Tagybergen, Muzhikov, Samorodov; Zhaksylykov

Subs: Pokatilov, Seisen, Astanov, Zhumakhanov, Zhaksybayev, Kenzhebek, Zhagorov, Zhukov, Aimbetov, Satpayev, Orazov, Mukhamed

New rivals

18:45 , Mike Jones

This will be the first meeting between Wales and Kazakhstan at men’s senior level.

Kazakhstan are ranked 110 in the world, 81 places below Wales, and were relegated from the second tier of the Nations League in November with only one point from six games.

But Wales should beware complacency: Kazakhstan won six of their 10 Euro 2024 qualifiers and beat Northern Ireland home and away, as well as upsetting Denmark and Finland.

Tuchel on facing Wales in October

18:40 , Mike Jones

England boss Thomas Tuchel said: “The games against Senegal and Wales will present good challenges for us against two very different opponents.

“Facing a strong African team in a passionate city with rich football heritage and then a derby match at the iconic Wembley; two big occasions that can only help us on the road to the World Cup.”

England to host Wales at Wembley as Thomas Tuchel builds towards World Cup

18:35 , Mike Jones

Thomas Tuchel’s new-look England will host Wales in a Wembley friendly this October.

The neighbours have met on 104 occasions, most recently during the 2022 World Cup group stage, and will go toe-to-toe once more on October 9.

The Football Association has also announced a friendly against Senegal – another nation England faced in Qatar – at Nottingham Forest’s City Ground on June 10.

England to host Wales at Wembley as Thomas Tuchel builds towards World Cup

Wales line-up to face Kazakhstan

18:32 , Mike Jones

Wales XI: Darlow; Roberts, Williams, Rodon, Davies; Sheehan, Brooks; Johnson, Cullen, Thomas; James

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Who is the number one?

18:25 , Mike Jones

Bellamy rotated his goalkeepers during the Nations League campaign with Danny Ward and Karl Darlow playing three games each.

Neither Ward nor Darlow are starting at their respective clubs, Leicester and Leeds, but surely the time is right for Bellamy to choose a number one for Wales’ World Cup adventure.

Overcoming injuries

18:20 , Mike Jones

Wales have been dealt a cruel double blow with injuries to Ethan Ampadu and Harry Wilson, arguably their two most important players.

Wilson scored in four of Wales’ six Nations League games and Ampadu’s influence is massive in a central midfield are where Bellamy is short of options.

Skipper Aaron Ramsey is also absent with hamstring issues that have plagued him in recent times.

Building on Nations League success

18:15 , Mike Jones

Bellamy remains unbeaten after six games – the best start by a Wales manager.

Wales topped their Nations League group in the autumn with three wins and three draws, finishing above Turkey, Iceland and Montenegro to secure top-tier status in the next edition of the competition.

The aim now is to maintain the feel-good factor prevalent since Bellamy succeeded Page last summer.

Bellamy's crusade

18:10 , Mike Jones

Wales boss Craig Bellamy never came close to gracing the World Cup as a player.

“I’ve got to be honest, we weren’t good enough to qualify. Even if we had all the luck in the world, we still didn’t have enough quality,” said Bellamy.

So the 45-year-old former Newcastle and Liverpool striker has added motivation to lead Wales to their second successive World Cup after Rob Page’s side bowed out at the group stage in Qatar in 2022.

'Hopefully I can help the team'

18:05 , Mike Jones

Lawrence also spoke about what it is like to be back in the Wales squad under new boss Craig Bellamy.

“It feels like I’ve not been gone that long. When you’re back here everyone’s together, so it feels good,” he said.

“There’s a few younger ones than when I was last here, I’ve got a few more grey hairs, new staff, new manager. I’ve been watching the games and they’ve been brilliant so far.

“It’s just adapting now to how the manager wants me to play and the team to play, it’s just taking everything in.

“I’m four years older since I was last here. I’ve played in a lot of big games since I’ve been at Rangers and that’s only going to help you. Hopefully, I can help the team here.”

Lawrence on disagreements with Rob Page

18:00 , Mike Jones

Tom Lawrence is back in the Wales squad after three years following a dispute with previous boss Rob Page.

Speaking about why he wasn’t selected during Page’s tenure, Lawrence explained:

“He had his own way of doing things and I wasn’t to be a part of that. For what reason, you’d have to ask him.

“I asked that same question, he couldn’t give me it. I’m a pretty simple guy. When someone’s not honest with me, then I don’t have all the respect in the world for them.

“There were questions I asked that weren’t answered and that was the way it went. I don’t think I need to go into it completely. Let’s just say we didn’t see eye to eye in certain things.”

Tom Lawrence happy to return to Wales squad

17:55 , Mike Jones

Tom Lawrence is aiming to make a World Cup impact after fearing his Wales career was over following a falling-out with previous manager Rob Page.

Rangers forward Lawrence has not played for Wales since a friendly win over Mexico in March 2021, and his former Derby boss Wayne Rooney suggested Page had ignored the player due to a “bit of history” between the pair.

But the 31-year-old has been recalled by Page’s successor Craig Bellamy as Wales begin their World Cup qualifying campaign with fixtures against Kazakhstan and North Macedonia.

It feels good – Tom Lawrence happy to return to Wales squad under Craig Bellamy

Lawrence back in Wales set up

17:50 , Mike Jones

Tom Lawrence has replaced Aaron Ramsey in the Wales squad for this camp and the Rangers man could feature for the national team for the first time since March 2021.

Previous Wales boss Rob Page decided against selecting the forward but Craig Bellamy had no such concerns.

“I’ve been trying to get Tom involved in the last couple of camps but he’s been injured,” Bellamy said.

“We’ve been in contact and we’ve been waiting for the right moment to bring him in.

“He has a good understanding of the game. Good discipline. He’ll definitely add to the squad.”

'Ramsey has nothing to apologise for' says Bellamy

17:45 , Mike Jones

“I’ve spoken to Aaron and it’s a tough one for him,” Bellamy said after omitting the midfielder from the squad due to his most recent hamstring injury.

“Personally, football-wise and from a selfish capacity in the Wales job I don’t really care. Him as the person is more important.

“I’ve known him since he was five. To watch his hard work, and it’s not just this period, throughout his career, the consistency he’s been able to show, the elite level he’s been able to play at, the person he is. I care about that more.

“As a person I think he tried to be a little apologetic to me. The first thought in my head was, ‘Don’t you ever apologise to me’. I couldn’t be more proud of him as a person, his playing career has been incredible.

“What he’s done for us as a country, club football, and young people in Wales, and beyond, I’m proud to know him.”

'Andrews has high potential'

17:40 , Mike Jones

18-year-old midfielder Kai Andrews has made only eight senior appearances – two for Coventry and six at Motherwell – but has been fast-tracked to the Wales national team with Craig Bellamy admitting the side are short in the midfield department.

“I watched his games with the (Wales) 19s,” Bellamy said. “Physically and his ability to look after the ball.

“I see him as a high potential player in an area we need quality. He’s in an area we need to strengthen.”

Coventry teenager Kai Andrews handed Wales call up for World Cup qualifiers

17:35 , Mike Jones

Coventry teenager Kai Andrews is the surprise name in a Wales squad disrupted by injuries for the start of their World Cup qualifying campaign.

Andrews, a Wales Under-19 international, is currently on loan at Motherwell and impressed in their William Hill Premiership victory at Rangers last weekend.

The 18-year midfielder, who qualifies for Wales through his Abercarn-born grandmother, has made two senior appearances for Coventry and was sent out on loan by Sky Blues boss Frank Lampard in January to gain first-team experience.

Coventry teenager Kai Andrews handed Wales call up for World Cup qualifiers

Bellamy without Ampadu agin

17:30 , Mike Jones

Ethan Ampadu’s injury means he will be unavailable for Wales again after missing four Nations League games last Autumn with a separate issue.

Reflecting on losing Ampadu in the autumn, Wales boss Craig Bellamy said:

“Huge player. I would have said that is one area where you don’t want an injury.

“I literally lost about three nights of sleep when he got injured. Anyone’s going to miss him.”

Wales will be without injured Ethan Ampadu

17:25 , Mike Jones

Wales will be without injured Ethan Ampadu for the start of their World Cup qualifying campaign.

Ampadu damaged a knee in training in February and scans revealed the influential 24-year-old has suffered a cartilage injury.

Daniel Farke, Ampadu’s manager at Leeds, said: “Bit complicated situation. A surgery would have meant he was out for the season because if you do a surgery, it would be a few months.

“We have, after more consultations, decided to try the conservative route. There’s a good chance if rehab works properly it will be successful but it still means he’ll be out for four to six weeks.

“We won’t see him back in team training before the international break.

“There’s still a chance he will still need the surgery. Fingers crossed, 50-50 chance to have him back for the run-in.”

Wales v Kazakhstan predicted line-ups

17:20 , Mike Jones

Wales XI: Darlow; Roberts, Rodon, Davies, Williams; Sheehan, James; Johnson, Brooks, James; Harris.

Kazakhstan XI: Pokatilov; Astanov, Kasym, Alip, Yorogovskiy; Chesnokov, Tapalov, Tagybergen, Samorodov; Zaynutdinov, Aimbetov.

Early Wales team news

17:15 , Mike Jones

Wales are without the midfield trio of Aaron Ramsey, Ethan Ampadu and Harry Wilson for this camp, though Swansea’s Ollie Cooper is available again.

Craig Bellamy enjoys almost a full cohort of defenders including Joe Rodon, Ben Davies, Nico Williams and others, while in attack, Brennan Johnson and Daniel James are fit too.

How can I watch it?

17:10 , Mike Jones

The match will be shown live on BBC One Wales and S4C, with coverage also available online on BBC iPlayer and S4C Online.

Coverage begins at 7.20pm.

When is Wales vs Kazakhstan?

17:05 , Mike Jones

The match is due to kick off at 7.45pm GMT on Saturday, 22 March at the Cardiff City Stadium.

Wales vs Kazakhstan

17:00 , Mike Jones

Wales start their qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup this evening as they face Kazakhstan in Cardiff.

Craig Bellamy’s side managed to turn around the poor form they’d shown under Rob Page last year and eventually finished top of Nations League Group B4, overtaking Turkey on the final matchday and ensuring a place in the ‘A’ league when the next edition comes round.

But while Bellamy has been widely praised for a somewhat remarkable turnaround since the Welsh failed to qualify for Euro 2024, his first real test is to secure qualification for the next World Cup.

The tournament is an expanded edition, meaning Bellamy should have a slightly easier job qualifying, though their group still pits them against Belgium as well as North Macedonia and Liechtenstein.

Good evening!

12:53 , Mike Jones

Welcome to The Independent’s coverage of tonight’s World Cup qualifier between Wales and Kazakhstan.

Craig Bellamy hopes to kick off this qualifying campaign in fine fashion with a victory at the Cardiff City Stadium as Wales seek to secure a place at the 2026 World Cup.

We’ll have all the team news, line-ups and updates throughout the night so stick with us as we build up to kick off at 7.45pm.

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