Wales suffer penalty agony as defeat ends World Cup hopesBy Phil Blanche, Press AssociationWales suffered World Cup play-off heartbreak as Bosnia and Herzegovina won 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Cardiff. It was a cruel repeat of Wales’ exit in the Euro 2024 play-offs as spot-kicks again proved their undoing. Neco Williams missed from the spot for Wales (David Davies). Wales fans screamed for a penalty, but Romanian referee Istvan Kovacs ruled against Ampadu for a high foot. Alajbegovic’s stinging drive was also repelled by Darlow as Bosnia threw caution to the wind and Wales became anxious.

Source: Irish Independent March 26, 2026 23:30 UTC