Wales are four points behind Belgium

• Last Update: October 14, 2025 07:26:52 am BST • 2 min read

Wales ‘love playing top teams’ says Bellamy after Belgium defeat

Wales manager Craig Bellamy says he relishes the challenge of taking on the biggest sides in Europe after Belgium beat his team 4-2 in their World Cup qualifier in Cardiff.

Wales were leading through Joe Rodon’s header when Ethan Ampadu was punished for handling Charles De Ketelaere’s 17th-minute shot.

Kevin De Bruyne equalised and Thomas Meunier, De Bruyne with a second penalty – after an obvious Jordan James handball – and Leandro Trossard added further Belgium goals, with Nathan Broadhead scoring Wales’ second.

Wales are now four points behind Belgium in the group and look set for a place in the play-offs.

“We wanted top spot because we go straight through,” said Bellamy.

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“But I’m aware of where we are as well and what the Nations League (winning their group last year) has brought us.

“There’s another opportunity to be able to get to this major tournament.

“I honestly love playing these top teams. It’s so good, because your heart’s in your mouth at times and you’re really living on the edge.

“I’ve seen a lot today that I just feel we can get close to these. We obviously told to keep improving and tweaking.”