**Wales Take On Belgium in Key World Cup Qualifier: How to Watch and Latest Updates**
Wales are set for a challenging encounter as they face Belgium in Brussels tonight, marking the second of their June World Cup qualifying fixtures. Under the stewardship of Craig Bellamy, the Welsh side have had an encouraging start to their qualifying campaign, having recently notched up a comfortable 3-0 victory over Liechtenstein at Cardiff City Stadium. Goals in that fixture from Joe Rodon, Harry Wilson, and Kieffer Moore ensured Wales remain undefeated with Bellamy at the helm and propelled them to the summit of Group J, having amassed seven points—edging ahead of North Macedonia.
Tonight, focus shifts to the imposing King Baudouin Stadium, where Belgium will be eager to assert their dominance, especially after a 1-1 stalemate against North Macedonia in their opening qualifier. This result, though perhaps disappointing for the Belgians, works to Wales’ advantage in the context of the group standings, adding further intrigue to this evening’s clash.
Kick-off is scheduled for 7:45pm local time, and supporters in the UK will have a variety of ways to watch the game live. The match will be broadcast across several free-to-air platforms, including BBC1 Wales, BBC Three, S4C, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website. This broad coverage ensures that fans from all communities can follow Wales’ progress as they seek to secure qualification to the next stage.
Team news for Wales is a mix of optimism and concern. Right-back Neco Williams, who had to depart the pitch due to injury just 21 minutes into the Liechtenstein match, will not be available. The player later confirmed via social media that recovery is now the focus before pre-season efforts resume. Daniel James missed the last fixture due to illness and remains a doubt, while experienced midfielder Aaron Ramsey is absent with a more long-term injury issue. To bolster defensive options, Cardiff’s Dylan Lawlor has been drafted in as cover.
Crucially, Bellamy remains unphased by these selection dilemmas and is keen to emphasise the strength and depth in his squad. “We’d like everyone available, but that’s not the case,” Bellamy told the media ahead of the game. “We have enough quality in the group, and my focus is on those who are ready.”
For Belgium, head coach Rudi Garcia acknowledges the threat posed by Wales, particularly referencing their Premier League-quality players and aerial prowess. Nonetheless, he remains fully focused on securing a home victory as Belgium aim to reassert themselves in the qualification race. “We must win, especially here in Brussels,” Garcia remarked, underscoring the competitive nature of Group J.
Despite Belgium’s status as favourites, Bellamy has made it clear that Wales will be looking to take the game to their hosts. “I’m not one to sit deep and defend. That’s just not in my make-up,” he insisted. The Wales boss appears determined to play on the front foot, dismissing the idea that his team will simply seek to frustrate the Belgians.
Reflecting on Belgium’s previous result against North Macedonia, Bellamy noted that strong teams can have off nights, but credits the Macedonian side for their resilience. “These games can happen,” he said, adding, “North Macedonia played their part and got a solid result.”
With both sides eager for a positive outcome, tonight’s fixture is set to be closely watched—not just for its implications in Group J, but also as a measure of Bellamy’s growing influence on the Wales national side. Supporters will be hoping that the team can maintain their impressive early form and take another significant step towards World Cup qualification.