Wales start Nations League with home double-header

Wales have gone unbeaten in 10 games in the lead-up to their Women's World Cup play-off final against Norway [FAW]Wales will begin next year's Nations League A campaign with back-to-back home fixtures against Iceland and Denmark.Rhian Wilkinson's side will face the Icelandic side on Tuesday, 2 March and take on the Danes four days later.Wales will then go to Italy on Tuesday, 20 April before an away fixture in Denmark four days later.They complete the group with two summer games, at home game against the Italians on Saturday 11, June before a trip to Iceland four days later.Venues and kick-off times for all matches are yet to be confirmed. Wales are back in the top tier of the Nations League after winning their 2027 Women's World Cup qualifying group.They were beaten twice by both the Danes and the Italians when they were previously in League A in 2025.Wales in fight to retain rising female starsPressure on Norway in play-off final - WilkinsonWales also drew twice with group winners Sweden in that campaign, but finished bottom of the table and were relegated to the second-tier League B.Wilkinson's team will hope next year's Nations League games will form part of preparations for a first appearance at a World Cup.Having beaten Albania 4-0 on aggregate in a World Cup play-off semi-final last month, they face a final against Norway, with the home leg at Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday, 1 December before an away trip four days later.However, victory against a side managed by former Wales boss Gemma Grainger may not be enough to guarantee a place in Brazil next summer.The complex nature of the qualification process means that even if they upset Norway, Wales may have to negotiate inter-confederation play-offs next February to secure their World Cup place.What next for Wales legend Fishlock?FAW sets ambitious 10-year plan but seeks more money