Wales can reach Women’s World Cup through play-offs – Wilkinson

Rhian Wilkinson believes Wales have given themselves a real chance of reaching next year’s Women’s World Cup after finishing top of Group B1 with a win over the Czech Republic.

The result secured first place for Wales and kept their qualification hopes alive, with Wilkinson saying her side now have the potential to go all the way through the play-offs.

Wales keep qualification hopes alive

Wales’ victory over the Czech Republic was enough to claim top spot in Group B1, a significant step in their bid to reach the tournament. Wilkinson praised the team’s progress and pointed to the opportunity that now lies ahead in the next stage of qualification.

With the group phase complete, Wales will now turn their attention to the play-offs, where they will need to continue their strong form to secure a place at the Women’s World Cup.

Wilkinson backs Wales to take the next step

Wilkinson’s comments reflect the growing confidence around the Wales Women’s team after a positive group campaign. While the challenge becomes tougher in the play-offs, the manager’s message was clear: Wales have earned the right to believe they can qualify.

The win over the Czech Republic not only delivered top spot in Group B1, but also underlined Wales’ ability to compete when it matters most. For Wilkinson and her players, the focus now shifts to turning that momentum into a historic World Cup place.