Sophie Ingle is expected to earn her 140th cap for Wales in a Women's World Cup qualifying fixture against Albania on Friday. The Chelsea midfielder, who made her international debut in 2009, remains the most capped player in the history of the Welsh national team. According to the Football Association of Wales, the squad arrived in Elbasan following a training camp in Cardiff.
Ingle relinquished the national team captaincy earlier in 2024 after nine years in the role. Jess Fishlock now leads the side under head manager Rhian Wilkinson. Wales currently occupies second place in its qualifying group after recent victories over Croatia and Kosovo, per Sky Sports.
The 32-year-old midfielder has won four Women's Super League titles during her career at Chelsea. She remains a regular fixture in the London club's starting line-up, according to The Guardian. Wales must secure a positive result in Albania to maintain its position in the qualification standings for the 2027 tournament.
