But the tide has turned. Under Craig Bellamy's leadership, the men's side have built on their modern Euros resurgence, reaching Euro 2020 and then breaking a 64-year drought by qualifying for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, only the second time Wales have ever reached the biggest stage in football.

Wales are set to face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the semi-final play-offs of the World Cup Qualifiers, and Craig Bellamy's nation have been handed a major advantage

Wales captain Aaron Ramsey says it would be "the icing on the cake" if the midfielder can overcome his injury problems and the side make next summer's World Cup.

Wales secured a home World Cup play-off semi-final in style, thrashing North Macedonia 7-1 in Cardiff; Craig Bellamy produced one of his best nights yet as Wales boss as his team showed slick, fast attacking play;

Six teams will play in the inter-confederation playoffs: one from CONMEBOL, one from Oceania, one from Asia, one from Africa, and two from CONCACAF.