Wales Women began their 2027 World Cup qualifying campaign with a 2-2 draw against Hungary on Tuesday. Elise Hughes secured the point with a 93rd-minute headed goal after appearing as a second-half substitute. Rhianne Skinner's side trailed twice during the match but recovered to avoid defeat in the Group B opener, per Sky Sports.
Hungary took the lead in the first half before Jess Fishlock equalised for the visitors. The home side regained the advantage following a defensive error, but Hughes converted a cross in stoppage time to level the scores. Wales now aim to build a winning run in their upcoming fixtures to secure automatic qualification for the tournament in Brazil, according to The Guardian.
Skinner praised the resilience of her players following the late comeback. The result leaves Wales with one point from their first match in the qualifying process. They are scheduled to face Northern Ireland in their next competitive fixture later this month, as reported by ITV News.
