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Bellamy hopes Wales’ tie with North Macedonia brings some comfort after nightclub tragedy

Wales travel to North Macedonia for their next qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup having successfully overcome Kazakhstan 3-1 in Cardiff last Saturday.

Craig Bellamy’s men had to fight through a tricky outing which saw the visitors equalise from the penalty spot after Daniel James had sent Wales ahead in the first half. The nerves were settled lass than two minutes into the second half as Ben Davies nodded in a second Welsh goal before substitute Rabbi Matondo secured the points late in the game.

Wales are unbeaten in their last seven matches including a successful Nations League campaign where they finished top of their League B group.

However, North Macedonia currently sit top of World Cup qualifying Group J having beaten Liechtenstein 3-0 last time out and they’ll be stubborn opponents with home advantage.

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North Macedonia proving a tough nut to crack

Tonight’s clash in Skopje is by no means a simple task for Wales

The home side have a strong goal threat, with Torino star Eljif Elmas pulling the strings while Girona frontman Bojan Miovski is a danger up top.

Scottish football fans will be more than familiar with Miovski, who scored 44 goals in 91 games for Aberdeen before accruing a club-record transfer fee from the Spanish side.

Their defence is also tough to break down, with goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski having kept six consecutive clean sheets, which is a new national record.

Bojan Miovski made his name as a prolific goalscorer at Aberdeen (Getty Images)

Odds for tonight's clash

North Macedonia win 2/1

Draw 9/4

Wales win 11/8

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Will Castle25 March 2025 18:30