Wales Thrash Montenegro 6-1 to Go Top of World Cup Qualifying Group

Rhian Wilkinson urges higher standards after a promising start to a transitional campaign.

Overview

Hannah Cain and Mared Griffiths each scored twice, with Rachel Rowe and Sophie Ingle also on target in Llanelli.
Wales lead Group B1 on goal difference with four points from two games following the earlier 2-2 draw in the Czech Republic.
Griffiths, 19 and on loan at Sunderland from Manchester United, marked her first competitive start with a brace to reach three goals in six senior caps.
The win was Wales’ first at home since October 2024, reinforcing momentum as younger players are integrated into the side.
Goalkeeper Olivia Clark missed the match after a training injury, with Wales awaiting updates, and an April double-header against Albania is next before June meetings with Montenegro and the Czech Republic.