Rhian Wilkinson has told Wales they must "show up" in their Women's World Cup qualifying double-header against Albania if they are to maintain their bid to finish top of the group. Wales face the Albanians at Wrexham's Stok Cae Ras on Tuesday (19:15 BST) before travelling for the return fixture in Elbasan next Saturday (17:00 BST). The Czechs, who are one place below Wilkinson's team in the Fifa rankings, are expected to be Wales' main rivals to claim top spot and the more favourable play-off path which comes with finishing first. Wilkinson says the target this week is two victories – but insists her players cannot take Albania lightly. "We're looking to win the group, that's the goal, the ambition, we don't want to be shy about saying that," the Wales head coach said.

Source: BBC April 12, 2026 06:42 UTC