Ben Davies admits that the disappointment of the exit from Wales at the 2022 World Cup took some time to recover, but the defender insists that the team is more motivated than ever before their qualification against Kazakhstan.
Wales was eliminated from the Qatar tournament in the group phase without winning a victory in what was their first appearance in a World Cup final in 64 years.
Dragons start their qualification campaign for the 2026 World Cup on Saturday as they welcome Kazakhstan at the city of Cardiff.
Wakes are undefeated under the new manager Craig Bellamy and will be full of confidence after obtaining a promotion in the League of Nations in November.
Last time in the capital 😍@Harrywilson_ 🤌 pic.twitter.com/gxxsw7txol
– Wales 🏴 (@cymru) March 22, 2025
Davies Captain of the team in the absence of the injured Aaron Ramsey and, despite the strong recent form of the team, the defender was frank in his evaluation of their projection two years ago.
“This is something that stays with me and I’m sure it remains with many other guys,” said Davies.
“Qatar’s best moment for us was probably Ukraine [play-off] The game gets there. It was disappointing there and is something difficult to pass for a while.
“We have not really shown on the world scene how good we are or how good we can be. So, this hunger to go and start again is still there.”
In addition to their opponents on Saturday, Wales was fired in a qualification group with Liechtenstein, northern Macedonia and Belgium.
And on paper, there will probably be more severe tests while waiting for Davies and CO. That Kazakhstan, the Tottenham player thinks that there is no conclusion of international football.
Davies said: “Each game now at the international level will be a difficult game. We know that the wait [to win] Is there but it is not something we, as a group, must pay attention.
“It will be a difficult match against an opponent who will make things very difficult for us and who will fight for each ball.”
Diwrnod y hom 🏴🇰🇿
The beginning of our @FifaWorldCup Qualification trip! 👊 pic.twitter.com/wtrcbyyjts
– Wales 🏴 (@cymru) March 22, 2025
The game will also mark the first qualification game for the major Bellamy tournament as a manager.
The 45 -year -old man, who obtained 78 caps for Wales as a player, supervised three wins and three draws in his first six games in charge – the best start of any manager in Wales.
And Davies thinks that the team collects the awards of Bellamy coach talent.
“I feel like I learn things all the time,” said Davies about playing under Bellamy.
“The level of detail on the training ground and in the meeting rooms is unequaled. The greatest compliment I can give it [Bellamy] Does each player in this team feel like improving. »»
Wales faces Kazakhstan at the Cardiff City stadium on Saturday, with a kick-off at 7:45 p.m.
