Rob Page announces Wales 26-man squad for 2022 World Cup

This will be the nation's first appearance on the grand stage in 64 years

Wales will play in their first-ever World Cup in Qatar after 64 years, as the nation earned their spot by sweeping all of their playoff games and will be prepared for the tournament.

Wales faces the United States in their inaugural World Cup encounter on November 21. They are seeded in a tough group, group B. That also contains Iran and England. Many notable players have been named, particularly Bale, who has been instrumental in Wales' success.

Wales have made significant progress in recent years, qualifying for three to four major events. Wales reached the semi-finals at Euro 2016, and Bale was their protagonist once again and will be in the World Cup in 2022.

Much will be demanded of his Wales team, which progressed to the World Cup for the first time in 64 years.

Manager Rob Page has recruited players that are keen to demonstrate their value and progress as far as possible in the tournament.

Although two difficult opponents will make life difficult for Wales. Finally, the squad has displayed that they are prepared to go all in, and group B will provide plenty of entertainment.

Wales official 26-man squad for the World Cup

Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessey (Nottingham Forest), Danny Ward (Leicester City), Adam Davies (Stoke City).

Defenders: Neco Williams (Nottingham Forest), Ben Davies (Tottenham Hotspur), Ben Cabango (Swansea City), Joe Rodon (Rennes, on loan from Tottenham Hotspur), Chris Mepham (Bournemouth), Ethan Ampadu (Spezia, on loan from Chelsea), Chris Gunter (AFC Wimbledon), Connor Roberts (Burnley), Tom Lockyer (Luton Town).

Midfielders: Aaron Ramsey (Nice), Joe Allen (Swansea City), Harry Wilson (Fulham), Joe Morrell (Portsmouth), Dylan Levitt (Dundee United), Rubin Colwill (Cardiff City), Jonny Williams (Swindon Town), Matthew Smith (Milton Keynes Dons), Sorba Thomas (Huddersfield Town).

Forwards: Gareth Bale (Los Angeles FC), Dan James (Fulham, on loan from Leeds United), Kieffer Moore (Bournemouth), Mark Harris (Cardiff City), Brennan Johnson (Nottingham Forest).