Wrexham's Moore to miss Wales' World Cup play-offs

Kieffer Moore has made 52 appearances for Wales, scoring 15 goals Wrexham striker Kieffer Moore has been ruled out of Wales' World Cup play-offs with a hamstring injury. The 33-year-old had been a major doubt since sustaining a tendon split during the FA Cup defeat against Chelsea earlier this month. Having missed subsequent Championship matches against Hull City and Swansea City, Moore is not expected to return to action until April. That means he will be unavailable for Wales' World Cup play-off semi-final against Bosnia-Herzegovina on 26 March and, if they win that game, their play-off final against Italy or Northern Ireland five days later. "Kieffer's not going to be right for the internationals, which is a blow for him and for Wales," said Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson. "He's got this tendon injury which he feels OK with, but he's shown up on the scan and it's one of those injuries that, up to 80-85% you're fine, but if you extend beyond that you make yourself susceptible to muscle injuries." Bosnia's Dzeko poses big World Cup threat - Bellamy Wrexham wing-back Liberato Cacace is also on the sidelines for his club, the latest setback in an injury-ravaged first season for the New Zealander since his move from Italian side Empoli last summer. "Libby will miss New Zealand's internationals and we've just got to focus on getting him to hopefully contribute for the end of the season," said Parkinson. "Because he's had a couple of setbacks, I don't really want to put any pressure or time scale on him. "But it's not a major injury, it's just he keeps getting slight setbacks, which is obviously not him. We just do everything we can to get him to contribute." Wrexham assess free agent options amid injuries Latest Wrexham news, analysis and fan views Premier League: Brentford leading Wolves but Armstrong gives visitors hope How Chelsea signed a star team with hidden payments Gavaskar criticises Sunrisers' Abrar signing Oscar-winning Storyville about a Russian teacher's quiet defiance Follow Greg’s 1,000km endurance tandem cycle for Red Nose Day Your weekly dose of fringe‑powered joy Kick off the week with the latest Premier League review How Chelsea signed a star team with hidden payments From Bodo to Brentford - ranking this season's biggest overachievers 'Haaland of rugby' - how Bielle-Biarrey has stormed stage Who makes BBC pundits' Six Nations team of the tournament? Video Who makes BBC pundits' Six Nations team of the tournament? Another compelling Players - but why is it unlikely to ever be a major? Six talking points from final round of Six Nations Norrie replaces Draper as British number one - but for how long? Spurs answer Tudor's call with show of fight in the face of crisis 'Best racing ever' or 'a joke'? The row over the new F1 Aberg & Fitzpatrick falter as Young becomes Players champion. Video Aberg & Fitzpatrick falter as Young becomes Players champion Have Old Firm wrestled title momentum away from Hearts? A finale worthy of the greatest Six Nations in history Why GB are 'positive' despite just one medal at Winter Paralympics What next for Dowman - how do you look after a precious talent? Should the Winter Paralympics be moved? Gordon hits back at 'complete nonsense' from Rooney and Shearer Brentford, the World Cup and an itch to return to Gaelic football Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.