Wales men's internationals to be shown live on BBC

Wales went unbeaten in their first campaign under Craig Bellamy's as they won promotion to the top tier of the Nations League

Every game of Wales' 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign is to be televised live on BBC Cymru Wales.

Craig Bellamy is aiming to continue his fine start to life as Wales head coach by leading the men's national team to what would be their second successive World Cup.

BBC cameras will be there for every Wales qualifier as the men's national team return to free-to-air, English language television for the first time since 2004.

The BBC's broadcast agreement also includes all Scotland and Northern Ireland men's international matches - the first time the broadcaster has secured full live rights for all three of the UK's devolved nations.

Wales will face Belgium, North Macedonia, Kazakhstan and Liechtenstein in World Cup qualifying Group J as they look to secure a place at the 2026 tournament, which is being held in the USA, Canada and Mexico.

They open the campaign against Kazakhstan at the Cardiff City Stadium on Saturday, 22 March (19:45 GMT) - which will be broadcast on BBC One Wales and BBC Three and in Welsh on S4C.

There will also be live BBC TV coverage of Wales' friendly against Canada in Swansea on 9 September.

All matches will be shown on BBC One Wales.

The deal adds to BBC Wales' existing live football coverage of the women's international team.

Rhuanedd Richards, director BBC Cymru Wales, said: "I'm absolutely delighted that we've signed a deal to bring the action from Wales' matches to our screens.

"Craig Bellamy and the Cymru squad are about to start a brand new campaign and I'm so pleased that BBC Cymru Wales will be with them all the way, bringing international football to fans across the nation."

After the Kazakhstan opener, Wales' second group game is in North Macedonia three days later.

They then host Liechtenstein and travel to Belgium in June before the return fixture with Kazakhstan in September.

In the October international break, Wales have a friendly against England at Wembley prior to a home qualifier against Belgium.

Wales' qualifying group concludes in November, when they go to Liechtenstein before hosting North Macedonia.

"As we approach an exciting World Cup qualification campaign with Craig Bellamy at the helm, the Football Association of Wales is looking forward to working with BBC Cymru Wales, on their free-to-air coverage of the Cymru men's national team," said FAW CEO Noel Mooney.

"It's fantastic that every Welsh fan will be able to watch our matches for free via the BBC's fantastic coverage."

Former Wales striker Bellamy is yet to lose a game since he was appointed national boss on a four-year deal in July 2024, following the sacking of ex-team-mate Rob Page the previous month.

Bellamy's Wales enjoyed a successful Nations League campaign which means they have almost guaranteed at least a play-off place for the 2026 World Cup, even if they struggle in their qualifying group.