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Big games keep coming as Hughes eyes World Cup

BBC Sport · Jun 3, 2026, 10:00 AM

Key takeaways

  • FAWImage caption, Laura Hughes' one Wales appearance so far was as a substitute in last December's 3-2 friendly win over Switzerland
  • First came Australia's A League Grand Final, then the AFC Women's Champions League semi-final and now two key Women's World Cup qualifiers with Wales.
  • For Laura Hughes, the one-time Australia international who has pledged her allegiance to Wales, the big games keep coming.

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

FAWImage caption, Laura Hughes' one Wales appearance so far was as a substitute in last December's 3-2 friendly win over Switzerland

First came Australia's A League Grand Final, then the AFC Women's Champions League semi-final and now two key Women's World Cup qualifiers with Wales.

For Laura Hughes, the one-time Australia international who has pledged her allegiance to Wales, the big games keep coming.

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