Wilson takes lead role in Wales World Cup bid

Football

Harry Wilson has become a focal point for the Wales men's national team as it pursues qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

Harry Wilson is established as a central figure for Wales following the international retirement of Gareth Bale. The Fulham midfielder scored in three consecutive Nations League matches during the autumn of 2024, including a penalty against Montenegro. He has now earned more than 50 caps for his country since making his debut as a teenager in 2013, according to the Football Association of Wales.

Wales currently competes in the qualifying stages for the 2026 World Cup under manager Craig Bellamy. Wilson has provided five goal involvements in his last six international appearances, per data from Sky Sports. His form at club level for Fulham includes a late double against Brentford in November 2024.

Bellamy praised the 28-year-old's intelligence and work rate during recent training camps in Cardiff. Wales aims to secure a place in its second consecutive World Cup finals after appearing at the 2022 tournament in Qatar. Wilson remains a regular starter in the Welsh attacking line alongside Brennan Johnson, according to The Guardian.

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