Wales: looking to bounce back on home soil

Wales narrowly missed out on a World Cup place after finishing behind Belgium in their qualifying group and then suffering playoff heartbreak against Bosnia and Herzegovina in a penalty shootout. For Craig Bellamy’s squad, these June friendlies represent more than simple preparation — they are an opportunity to reconnect with supporters and show that progress remains intact despite recent disappointment.

There are a few selection concerns, with Harry Wilson and Benjamin Cabango unavailable, but the return of experienced figures such as Ben Davies and Connor Roberts strengthens the defensive setup. That could prove important, considering Wales have recently allowed opponents too many openings, even though Cardiff has traditionally remained a difficult venue for visiting teams.

Ghana: plenty of attacking quality, but worrying form

Ghana secured direct qualification for the World Cup, yet their performances since then have raised concerns. Heavy defeats in friendlies against Austria and Germany exposed defensive weaknesses, with the Black Stars conceding seven goals across those matches while only scoring twice. A subsequent 2-0 loss to Mexico only deepened concerns after another blank attacking display.

The absence of Mohammed Kudus further limits Ghana’s creativity, despite attacking options such as Ernest Nuamah, Inaki Williams, Jordan Ayew, and Antoine Semenyo still being available. The larger issue, however, lies in the team’s structure: against stronger European opposition, Ghana have frequently struggled to maintain defensive balance, while five consecutive away defeats underline their inconsistency on the road.

Match facts & head-to-head

Wales have avoided defeat in 14 of their last 16 home matches in Cardiff

Ghana are currently on a five-game losing streak away from home

In recent friendlies against Austria, Germany, and Mexico, Ghana conceded nine goals and scored only twice

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