[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-wales-boss-wilkinson-unfinished-business-until-2029":61,"news-related-wales-boss-wilkinson-unfinished-business-until-2029-en":93,"news-related-match-wales-boss-wilkinson-unfinished-business-until-2029-en":26},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":39,"hostCities":40},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",-37,-20,"finished_recent",false,[41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60],"Atlanta","Boston","Dallas","East Rutherford","Guadalajara","Houston","Kansas City","Los Angeles","Mexico City","Miami","Monterrey","New-York","New York New Jersey","Philadelphia","San-Francisco","San Francisco Bay Area","Seattle","Toronto","Vancouver","Zapopan",{"article":62},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":63,"category":64,"excerpt":65,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":66,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":67,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":68,"slug":69,"sourceName":70,"sourceURL":71,"teamId":72,"teamName":73,"teamIds":74,"teamNames":83,"title":92},"Rhian Wilkinson has committed her future to the Wales women's national team until 2029, signing a two-year contract extension that she says is driven by \"unfinished business.\" The 44-year-old Canadian-born coach, who led Wales to their first-ever major tournament at Euro 2025, now has her sights set firmly on the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup and beyond, aiming to turn the side into a regular presence on the global stage.\n\nIn explaining her decision, Wilkinson revealed that she and her family explored various career possibilities but nothing felt as right as continuing in the Wales dugout. \"I don't think this project is finished,\" she said, noting that while she may not be the one to guide the team to Brazil 2027, she can help elevate the program another level before the next coach takes over. This self-awareness speaks to a broader philosophy: the job of an international coach is to leave the setup stronger than they found it.\n\nThe immediate task ahead is clear. Wales resume their World Cup qualification campaign with two pivotal fixtures: a trip to Podgorica to face Montenegro on Friday, 5 June, followed by a home clash against the Czech Republic in Cardiff four days later. These matches represent the first outings since Wilkinson’s new deal was announced, and they will test a squad in transition. With a Women’s World Cup debut still within reach, Wales know that only consistent performances across the remaining group games—and potentially three play-off rounds—will secure a ticket to South America.\n\nWilkinson’s appointment in February 2024 came in the wake of Gemma Grainger’s unexpected resignation, a moment of uncertainty that the former Canada international quickly turned into a historic triumph. Qualifying for Euro 2025 was a watershed moment for Welsh women’s football, shattering ceilings and igniting belief. Now, the challenge is to avoid being a one-tournament wonder and instead establish a sustainable model for success.\n\nBeyond the scorelines, Wilkinson is deeply focused on legacy. She regularly reiterates that her tenure should be judged not solely by qualification achievements but by the health of the program she ultimately leaves behind. \"How as a staffing team do we make sure that the legacy of our time working for this programme is that we're leaving it in a really healthy environment where this team doesn't name itself, where we've got depth and different options in every position across the field?\" she asked. This philosophy is already being put into practice, as Wales increasingly look to a new generation.\n\nThe retirements of iconic figures like Jess Fishlock and Kayleigh Barton have created voids that can only be filled through deliberate youth development. In the April camp, which yielded two wins over Albania, no fewer than 11 players were aged 23 or under. Among them, Manchester United defender Scarlett Hill and Bournemouth midfielder Elena Cole are expected to feature prominently in the upcoming June squad. Wilkinson, who came through a youth coaching background, is passionate about giving opportunities to young talents, but she remains realistic about the pressures of elite sport.\n\n\"Success is measured by wins and losses,\" Wilkinson acknowledged. She knows that while her long-term vision is crucial, results in the here and now—especially in competitive qualifiers—will define public perception. The balance between blooding youngsters and fielding a team capable of winning immediately is delicate, yet it is one she seems to relish.\n\nThe debate over what truly constitutes a successful reign was recently highlighted by former Wales captain and coach Kath Morgan, who argued that Wilkinson \"will be judged on qualification.\" Wilkinson respectfully pushed back on that notion, stressing that the gauge of success versus failure is more nuanced. For her, creating a system that doesn’t rely on any single star and can consistently produce top-level players is an equally important yardstick.\n\nAs Wales prepare for their June double-header, the stakes are twofold: keep the World Cup dream alive and demonstrate that the team’s evolution under Wilkinson is on track. The matches against Montenegro and the Czech Republic are not just about points; they are opportunities to see whether the blend of seasoned campaigners and emerging prospects can gel under pressure. A strong showing would reinforce Wilkinson’s message that investment in depth today pays dividends tomorrow.\n\nWilkinson’s contract extension sends a signal of stability and ambition. By committing to a project that stretches beyond the next two major tournaments, she is betting on the growth potential of a nation still fresh to elite competition. The hope is that when she does eventually step aside, the next coach will inherit a program with a deep roster, a clear identity, and a habit of qualifying for the biggest stages.\n\nWales’ rise under Wilkinson is a compelling story, but the next chapters—starting with June’s qualifiers—will show whether they can translate promise into permanence. For now, the head coach remains driven by a sense of purpose that no other job could match. \"I don’t think this project is finished,\" she said, and for Welsh football, that unfinished business could be the foundation of something lasting.\n\nBased on reporting from BBC Sport.","news","Rhian Wilkinson extends Wales deal until 2029, aiming for World Cup spots and legacy; faces Montenegro and Czech Republic in June's key qualifiers.","336490456055549953","0","2026-05-31T10:35:09Z","wales-boss-wilkinson-unfinished-business-until-2029","BBC Sport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Farticles\u002Fcj0pg23njp0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss","326257664185077760","Wales",[72,75,76,77,78,79,80,81,82],"326257545712766976","326222712290676736","326257545792458752","326257664877137920","326257686389723136","326257661681078272","326257807676411904","326222711569256448",[73,84,85,86,87,88,89,90,91],"Manchester United","Czechia","Bournemouth","Montenegro","Together","Albania","Cardiff","Brazil","Wales Boss Wilkinson: 'Unfinished Business' Until 2029",[94,126,157,186],{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":95,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":96,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":67,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":97,"slug":98,"sourceName":99,"sourceURL":100,"teamId":101,"teamName":102,"teamIds":103,"teamNames":114,"title":125},"Guéla Doué scored and assisted as Ivory Coast beat France 2-1 in a friendly, outshining his brother Désiré who featured for Les Bleus in the sibling showdown.","338200147588550657","2026-06-05T04:00:00Z","guela-doue-downs-brother-s-france-ivorian-2-1-win","L'Equipe","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FArticle\u002FUn-but-et-une-passe-decisive-contre-la-france-la-soiree-de-reve-pour-guela-doue-avec-la-cote-d-ivoire\u002F1681944#at_medium=RSS_feeds","326222712533946368","Ivory Coast",[101,104,105,106,107,108,109,110,111,79,112,113],"326222711447621632","326255037997125632","326257536145559552","326222711401484288","326222767416414208","326257536078450688","326257536296554496","326257537865224192","326257535994564608","326222707169431552",[102,115,116,117,118,119,120,121,122,88,123,124],"France","Strasbourg","Rennes","Belgium","Lesotho","Paris Saint Germain","Auxerre","Estoril","Nantes","Anderlecht","Guéla Doué downs brother's France: Ivorian 2-1 win",{"awayTeamId":127,"awayTeamName":128,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":129,"homeTeamId":130,"homeTeamName":131,"id":132,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":133,"matchName":134,"publishedAt":135,"slug":136,"sourceName":70,"sourceURL":137,"teamId":130,"teamName":131,"teamIds":138,"teamNames":147,"title":156},"326222712622026752","South Africa","Shakira & Burna Boy sing 'Dai Dai' at 2026 World Cup opener June 11 in Mexico City, with J Balvin, Tyla. 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