Kazakhstan will host Wales at the Astana Arena in Astana on Thursday, 4 September 2025.
This fixture kicks off Matchday 5 of Group J in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Kazakhstan vs Wales – Predicted lineups and team news
Wales Team News
Craig Bellamy has trimmed his squad to 25, confirming that captain Aaron Ramsey misses out due to an ongoing hamstring recovery, in line with the manager’s mutual agreement to protect his fitness.
Bellamy praised the versatility of Joe Allen and the form of Brennan Johnson, adding, “We’ve got options all over the pitch; it’s about execution on the day”.
Defensively, Chris Mepham returns after suspension, joining Neco Williams, Joe Rodon and Connor Roberts. In midfield, Harry Wilson is expected to start, while Kieffer Moore leads the line supported by Brennan Johnson and David Brooks.
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Wales Predicted Lineup
Possible Wales starting XI: Darlow; Williams, Mepham, Rodon, Davies; James, Sheehan; Johnson, Wilson, Thomas; Moore
When does the match kick off?
The qualifier will begin at 3pm BST on Thursday, 4 September.
How to watch Kazakhstan vs Wales?
How to watch Kazakhstan vs Wales in the UK
UK viewers can stream live coverage on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer, with extended build-up on BBC Radio Cymru and live text updates on the BBC Sport website and app. Continuous analysis will be provided by Kelly Cates and pundits in the studio.
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