From the Argus archive: When Wales qualified for the World Cup - in 1958 by beating Israel at Ninian Park in Cardiff | South Wales Argus
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Soccer - World Cup Sweden 58 - Group Three - Mexico v Wales. Mexico captain Antonio Carbajal (l) shakes hands with Wales captain Dave Bowen (r), watched by referee Leo Lemesic (c Stock Photo - Alamy
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Wales home and away kits for the 1958:World Cup Finals. | Wales football team, 1958 world cup, World cup final
Wales qualify for first World Cup since 1958 after edging Ukraine in play-off final | The Independent
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Men's Football Wales will hope for a less complicated journey to World Cup qualification than in 1958 | Morning Star
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Cliff Jones made history with Wales at 1958 World Cup and says Gareth Bale can do the same at Euro 2016 against England | Daily Mail Online
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