"Wales have recalled captain Aaron Ramsey for October's World Cup qualifier against Belgium and friendly with England. The 34-year-old midfielder was omitted from the squad for matches against Kazakhstan and Canada earlier this month, having made only one substitute appearance in six months as he recovered from injury. But Ramsey has since started three games and played in another two from the bench for his Mexican club side Pumas UNAM."
"Wales still have a chance of qualifying automatically for the 2026 World Cup but, sitting third in Group J, they need other results to go their way. North Macedonia are top on 11 points with three games to go, one point ahead of Wales and Belgium, who are above Craig Bellamy's men on goal difference and have a game in hand on both their rivals. Whoever finishes top automatically qualifies for the finals, while the runners-up book a place in the 16-team play-offs in March."
Aaron Ramsey returns to the Wales squad for the friendly at Wembley and the World Cup qualifier against Belgium after recovering match fitness with Pumas UNAM. The 34-year-old had been omitted following limited appearances while rehabbing injury but has since started three matches and made two substitute appearances for his club. Leeds pair Ethan Ampadu and Joe Rodon, Coventry defender Jay Dasilva, and Wrexham forward Nathan Broadhead are back after injury absences. Wales sit third in Group J and can still qualify automatically for the 2026 World Cup but require wins and favourable results elsewhere. North Macedonia lead the group on 11 points, with Belgium level on points but holding a game in hand; automatic qualification will require Wales to win remaining matches and hope Belgium drop points, while a play-off spot remains likely due to Nations League success.
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