Where does Kazakhstan win leave Wales’ World Cup hopes?

When Wales makes their eight-hour return from Kazakhstan, there will be plenty of time to reflect on a challenging night in Astana.

But Ashley Williams’ analysis was simple when the ultimate destination is the United States, Canada, and Mexico in the summer of 2010.

He once said, “For games like this, it’s just that you get the three points, board the plane, and drive home.”

Wales lead the group with 10 points, two points ahead of North Macedonia, who have a game in hand, after Kieffer Moore’s goal in Kazakhstan was sufficient to earn an uncomfortable win.

However, Belgium should be on your radar. With two games in hand, Wales are now three points clear of them thanks to their 6-0 victory over Liechtenstein in Vaduz.

A hold up.

Before returning to qualifying action, Wales now have back-to-back friendly games against Canada in Swansea on Tuesday (5:00 BST) and England at Wembley on the first day of the month.

Belgium, on the other hand, plays three home games on Sunday against Kazakhstan and North Macedonia on October 10.

With a win, Wales would be three points clear of Wales at the start of a defining game on October 13 when Wales welcome Belgium to Cardiff City Stadium.

After winning in Astana, captain Ben Davies summed up the biggest game they had ahead of them, but we had to put ourselves in a position where it is crucial. “We had to put ourselves in a position where it is important,” he said.

Wales simply needs to win to be considered automatic. and triumph. and triumph.

Wales’ wriggle room was eliminated by the dramatic defeat in Brussels and the draw in March in Skopje against North Macedonia. With two games left, the Red Devils are likely to be ahead by six points if they lose to Belgium in Cardiff.

And a home tie with Liechtenstein is one of those final games for Belgium, following their lengthy trip to Kazakhstan.

A point from either of those would be sufficient to defame Wales’ direct qualification in that situation.

In contrast, Bellamy’s side could potentially end their season against Belgium on points with the former world number one ranked side in their final two games.

Former Astana striker Nathan Blake remarked, “If we can get three points off them, they must come to a place like this and get three points with the pressure on.”

It depends on the difference between goals and not the opposing team.

With two games in hand, Belgium is already two goals better than Wales.

In other words, Wales must hope that Belgium also loses points elsewhere if they defeat Belgium at home.

Particularly when you consider that Liechtenstein’s final home game is against them.

Rudi Garcia’s side could only manage a draw in Skopje, but the optimism of Wales fans will be heightened by their encounter with North Macedonia.

Fans will be anxious for the first few weeks in March.

The format was used similarly to the format in recent years, and that is how Wales won the previous World Cup in Qatar.

When two teams are split into four paths, they will encounter a one-legged semi-final and one-legged final. If both teams win, they will qualify.

North Macedonia will still have a say in this group, and they will be hoping to take the helm in Cardiff in November, as former striker Sam Vokes pointed out.

Wales are in complete control of the Play-Offs as one of the Nations League group winners in the event of a worst-case scenario.

Wales would likely win the play-off spot if Spain, Germany, Portugal, France, and England finished first or second overall in their group.

Although it comes with a warning, it is a useful safety net.

The Nations League contenders are placed in the pot four automatically, with the playoffs starting on September 1st, 2016. In other words, if Wales came in third place, they would face a top-ranked opponent in the semi-final.

Simply put, it signifies Bellamy’s side’s only source of inspiration heading into each of their final three games.