For the match between Wales and the United States on Monday, Gareth Bale has declared himself prepared. Wales will play in its first World Cup game since 1958’s quarterfinal when Pelé gave Brazil a 1-0 victory.
Wales’ current team is regarded as a “golden generation,” and they have been compiling incredible stats.
They qualified for last year’s pandemic-delayed Euro 2020, where they lost to Denmark in the round of 16. They reached the semifinals of the 2016 European Championship before falling to the eventual champion Portugal.
The possibility of qualifying for a World Cup, which we haven’t done in 64 years, is likely the greatest honor our nation may have, according to Bale.
Our nation’s history is involved. Schools will close so that students can watch our games [the second group match versus Iran begins at 10:00 GMT]. Fortunately for them, children will miss school.
“It’s a significant piece of American history and something we have all long desired. No matter what happens, the people at home will always support us as long as we give everything we have. England and Iran, who competed earlier on Monday, are in Group B with Wales and the United States.