Wales must beat Albania in the first round of the 2027 Women's World Cup play‑offs, then face either Romania or Norway in a second two‑legged tie. Rhian Wilkinson’s squad topped League B Group 1, edging the Czech Republic, while Albania finished third in the same qualifying group. The first leg starts away for the Welsh side.

The Welsh team already handed Albania a 4‑0 victory at home in Wrexham and a 1‑0 win on the road. They will travel first before hosting the Albanians in the return leg, where aggregate score will decide who advances. A win would set up a clash with the winners of the Romania‑Norway matchup.

Should Wales progress, they will face the Romania‑Norway winner under the guidance of former Wales coach Gemma Grainger, who now leads the Norwegian side. Wilkinson’s side would then play that opponent away in the second leg, adding a travel edge to the home advantage already secured in the first round.

The play‑off path underscores the tight competition for a single World Cup berth. Wales’ recent 4‑0 win shows they can dominate, but Albania’s resilience and the looming match against the former Wales coach’s Norwegian team will test the squad’s depth. Success here will secure Wales’ place in the 2027 tournament.