Wales v Chile
Chile have qualified for the FIFA World Cup nine times including hosting the tournament in 1962 where they finished in third place.
The Federación de Fútbol de Chile (FFCh) was formed in 1895 and, along with Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay, became founding members of CONMEBOL in 1916.
Chile's first official international game was a 1-3 defeat to Argentina in Buenos Aires in May 1910.
Wales' only meeting with Chile was a friendly in Santiago prior to the 1966 FIFA World Cup.
Head to Head
| P | W | D | L | F | A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neutral | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| ALL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| no. | date | score | scorers (wales) | venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 272 | 22/05/1966 | Chile 2-0 Wales | Santiago | Fr |
Copa América winners (2): 2015, 2016
Copa América runners-up (4): 1955, 1956, 1979, 1987
Welsh players to have made their debut against Chile
One Welsh player has made their debut against Chile
- Frank Rankmore (22 May 1966)
Wales' opponents from Confederación Sudamericana de Fútbol (CONMEBOL)
Wales have faced five countries from the Confederación Sudamericana de Fútbol.
Brazil were Wales' first opponents from CONMEBOL during the 1958 FIFA World Cup in Sweden.