Wales World Cup 2022 squad: Team announced for September’s Nations League games

The Wales World Cup 2022 squad is expected to be named in October, and manager Rob Page has hinted at who could be included with his squad for September’s Nations League games.

Wales face Belgium and Poland in the Nations League later this month as their preparation for the showpiece event in Qatar continues.

Gareth Bale is in the fold after his move to MLS and remains a hugely important figure for his country after playing a big part in helping Wales reach their first World Cup since 1958.

But Aaron Ramsey, Harry Wilson and Adam Davies are absentees from the previous squad due to injuries.

Wales World Cup 2022 squad: The squad for September's Nations League games

• GK: Wayne Hennessey (Nottingham Forest)

• GK: Danny Ward (Leicester City)

• GK: Tom King (Salford City)

• DF: Ben Davies (Tottenham)

• DF: Joe Rodon (Rennes)

• DF: Ben Cabango (Swansea City)

• DF: Chris Mepham (Bournemouth)

• DF: Chris Gunter (AFC Wimbledon)

• DF: Rhys Norrington-Davies (Sheffield United)

• DF: Connor Roberts (Burnley)

• DF: Neco Williams (Nottingham Forest)

• MF: Joe Allen (Swansea City)

• MF: Joe Morrell (Portsmouth)

• MF: Ethan Amapdu (Spezia)

• MF: Matthew Smith (MK Dons)

• MF: Dylan Levitt (Dundee United)

• MF: Rabbi Matondo (Rangers)

• MF: Sorba Thomas (Huddersfield)

• MF: Rubin Colwill (Cardiff City)

• MF: Jonny Williams (Swindon Town)

• MF: Wes Byrns (Ipswich Town)

• FW: Gareth Bale (Los Angeles FC)

• FW: Daniel James (Fulham)

• FW: Luke Harris (Fulham)

• FW: Mark Harris (Cardiff City)

• FW: Tyler Roberts (QPR)

• FW: Kieffer Moore (Bournemouth)

• FW: Brennan Johnson (Nottingham Forest)

How many players are Wales allowed to take to the 2022 World Cup?

National managers were allowed to bring 26 players to last summer’s European Championship for the first time at a major tournament, as a special measure brought in due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Now it has been announced that 26-player squads will return for the Qatar World Cup, an expansion from the usual 23-man teams.

When will the final Wales 2022 World Cup squad be announced?

The 2022 World Cup takes place from 21 November - 18 December 2022.

While the next World Cup's staging is a break from the traditional football calendar, World Cup squads are usually announced around six weeks prior to the tournament beginning.

This may change with club football being played closer to the start date of the tournament.

Who will make the final Wales 2022 World Cup squad?

Barring injuries or bans, and assuming qualification, there are a few players that we expect to be dead certs for Rob Page's final Wales 2022 World Cup squad.

Gareth Bale is the team's talisman and that has not changed despite some difficult times at club level - perhaps a move to LAFC will revive his domestic fortunes.

Aaron Ramsey is also struggling for game time at present, but the Juventus midfielder is another who will be on the plane to Qatar should Wales make it. Ben Davies, Chris Gunter and Joe Allen are other stalwarts of the national team, while Daniel James, Joe Rodon and Harry Wilson belong to the next generation.

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