Wales v Poland: Rhian Wilkinson’s Team Friendly Preview
- Wales' preparations for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, to be held in Brazil, begin this October with crucial friendly matches against Poland and Australia.
- These October fixtures mark the start of a qualifying campaign that will run from February to December 2026, setting the stage for Wales' attempt to reach the tournament...
- Wales and Poland last met in a friendly match during the 2016 cyprus Cup, resulting in a 1-1 draw.
wales Begins Road to 2027 World Cup with October Friendlies
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Preparing for Brazil 2027
Wales’ preparations for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, to be held in Brazil, begin this October with crucial friendly matches against Poland and Australia. The qualifying draw for the European teams vying for a spot in Brazil is scheduled for November 4, 2025.
These October fixtures mark the start of a qualifying campaign that will run from February to December 2026, setting the stage for Wales’ attempt to reach the tournament in Brazil.
Recent History with Poland
Wales and Poland last met in a friendly match during the 2016 cyprus Cup, resulting in a 1-1 draw. Helen Ward scored for Wales in that encounter as reported by the BBC.
Poland,coached by Nina Patalon,recently participated in Euro 2025,their debut on a major international stage. They faced a challenging group, losing to Germany and Sweden, but secured a 3-2 victory over Denmark to finish third in group C.
Euro 2025 Performance
Wales’ performance at Euro 2025 saw them finish at the bottom of Group D, with losses against the Netherlands, France, and England.
How to Watch
Fans can follow the action live. Both the match against Poland and the game against Australia on Saturday, October 25th (14:00 BST) will be broadcast on BBC One Wales, available to stream on BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and app, and on BBC Radio Wales and BBC Radio Cymru.