The Wales national team is the third-oldest international side in the sport, having made their debut in 1876 in a match against Scotland in Glasgow.
Together with England and Scotland, Wales formed the earliest version of the international soccer calendar.
Wales made FIFA World Rankings history with their meteoric rise in the rankings between 2011 and 2015, when the side climbed from 117th all the way up to eighth.
The team holds the distinction of coming from the least populous nation to have reached the semi-finals of the UEFA European Championship. They achieved that feat in the 2016 tournament in France.
The Welsh national side was largely fed by players from Cardiff City and Swansea City who are based in Wales but play in the English league structure. Both clubs have recently enjoyed top-flight status.
Wales qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the first time the nation had reached the tournament in 64 years.
But they missed out on qualification for Euro 2024 after losing to Poland in the play-off finals on penalties.
Wales' early history
The 1958 World Cup and the Wales golden age
Wales and failure to qualify for major tournaments
European Championships success
Wales become regular major tournament qualifiers
End of the Rob Page era
Wales legends
Wales' biggest rivals
The Welsh fanbase
Wales News
North Macedonia vs Wales: World Cup qualifier predictions, tips and bet builder as Bellamy looks to continue unbeaten record
Wales look to make it two from two in their World Cup qualifying group when they take on North Macedonia on Tuesday night (1945 GMT).
Wales v Kazakhstan: World Cup qualifier prediction, tips and bet builder as Dragons eye statement win
World Cup qualification is on the agenda for Wales as Craig Bellamy’s side welcome Kazakhstan to Cardiff for their group stage opener (Sat, 1945 GMT).
Wales appoint Craig Bellamy as new head coach
Wales have confirmed the appointment of Craig Bellamy as the new head coach, following Rob Page's exit in the wake of the team's Euro 2024 failure.
Wales willing to end 25-year custom as new manager hunt continues
Wales are willing to appoint a non-Welshman as manager for the first time in a quarter of a century.
Wales sack head coach Rob Page
The Football Association of Wales has pulled the trigger on head coach Rob Page.
'That’s their decision' - Wales boss Rob Page opens up on future after heavy Slovakia defeat
Under-fire boss Rob Page apologised to Wales fans after a 4-0 thrashing to Slovakia and said it is “up to the powers that be” to decide if he stays in the job.