Wales are making their first World Cup appearance in 64 years with an older, more experienced squad. Here's how the newly announced players compare to the teams from the 1958 World Cup, Euro 2016 and Euro 2020.
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When Wales last competed in 1958, the team made it all the way to the quarter-finals before losing to Brazil by a single goal scored by star striker Pelé.Older and more experienced Three players have made more than 100 international appearances for Wales - Gareth Bale, Chris Gunter and Wayne Hennessey.
Almost half of the players come from teams outside the top division, which is less than in 1958 and 2020.
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