A 2026 World Cup qualifying match ещщл здфсу at Astana Arena. At halftime, retiring national team talents Askhat Tagybergen and Alexandr Marochkin were honored for concluding their international careers.
Wales opened the scoring in the 24th minute and maintained the 1–0 lead until the final whistle.
Following this defeat, Kazakhstan occupy fourth place in their group with 3 points.
Kazakhstan 0–1 Wales (0–1)
Goal: Moore 24′
Yellow cards: Malyy 80′ – Williams (Wales) 90+2′
Kazakhstan: Anarbekov (GK), Vorogovskiy, Malyy, Kasym, Alip (C) (Zhaksybaev 81′), Kairov, Orazov (Muzhikov 86′), Kasabulat, Kenzhebek (Chesnokov 65′), Samorodov (Zhumat 86′), Satpaev (Omirtayev, 87′).
Substitutes: Seisen (GK), Shaizada (GK), Astanov, Zhaksybayev, Karaman, Khalmatov, Sviridov.
Head coach: Ali Aliyev.
Wales: Darlow (GK), Williams, Davies (C), Lawlor, Mepham (Cabango 86′), Thomas (Brooks, 77′), Sheehan, Cullen (James 77′), Wilson, Johnson (James 64′), Moore (Harris 64′).
Substitutes: Adam Davies (GK), King (GK), Kpakio, Norrington-Davies, Colwill, Crew, Koumas, Harris, James.
Head coach: Craig Bellamy.
Match officials: Hernández, Naranjo, Sánchez, Muñuera (all Spain).
4 September 2025, 19:00 local time, Astana Arena, Astana; 28,219 spectators.
