Wales vs North Macedonia – Predicted lineup and team news

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·18 November 2025

Wales vs North Macedonia – Predicted lineup and team news

Wales and North Macedonia face a decisive showdown in their final FIFA World Cup qualifying group match to seal a place in the play-offs.

Currently, both teams sit level on 13 points after seven games in Group J, but the Macedonians have a superior goal difference heading into the final matchday. That means the Dragons must win this tie.

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Craig Bellamy’s squad faces some challenges due to suspensions following their narrow 1-0 win against Liechtenstein last Saturday. Key players Jordan James and Ethan Ampadu received bookings in that match, making them ineligible for the this fixture against North Macedonia. Additionally, Ben Davies remains sidelined through injury, and Aaron Ramsey is still absent from the squad.

In light of these setbacks, Bellamy has appointed Harry Wilson as captain for the clash in Cardiff. The 28-year-old Fulham winger will wear the armband for the national team for the first time while earning his 67th international appearance. Wilson expressed his pride in being chosen for the honours, stating: “Everyone would much rather Ben and Ethan were playing, because we know what important players they are for us. But with Ben’s injury and Ethan’s unfortunate yellow, it gave an opportunity for someone else to be captain and it’s a big honour for me. I’m one of the senior players now and this is something I’ve dreamed about for a long time”.

The Welsh squad traveled to Vaduz on Saturday with Joe Rodon, Dan James, and Neco Williams all on the brink of suspension, but they successfully managed to avoid any further bookings during Saturday’s win over Liechtenstein.

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