Swansea's Cullen Aims to Boost Club and Country in Key Month

Forward Liam Cullen looks to help Swansea climb the Championship table before chasing a World Cup spot with Wales.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Swansea and Wales forward Liam Cullen is focused on helping his club Swansea City climb the Championship table in the coming weeks, while also keeping an eye on his international duties with Wales as they attempt to earn a spot at this summer's World Cup. The 26-year-old has made an impact off the bench for Swansea in recent matches, including scoring a superb lob against Stoke on Saturday. Cullen is determined to be ready for the upcoming challenges with both club and country.

Why it matters

Cullen's performances over the next month could be crucial for both Swansea's push for the Championship playoffs and Wales' bid to qualify for the World Cup. As a key player for both his club and country, his form and fitness will be closely watched.

The details

Cullen will feature for Swansea in their upcoming Championship matches against Portsmouth on Tuesday and Wrexham on Friday. He will then link up with the Wales national team as they take on Bosnia and Herzegovina in a World Cup playoff on March 26, with the winner hosting either Italy or Northern Ireland. Cullen has already made an impact off the bench for Swansea, scoring a superb lob against Stoke on Saturday after coming on as a substitute.

  • Swansea play Portsmouth on Tuesday, March 19 at 19:45 GMT.
  • Swansea play Wrexham on Friday, March 22 at 20:00 GMT.
  • Wales face Bosnia and Herzegovina in a World Cup playoff on Thursday, March 26.

The players

Liam Cullen

A 26-year-old forward who plays for both Swansea City and the Wales national team.

Craig Bellamy

The manager of the Wales national team.

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What they’re saying

“It's a really big month. We've got a couple more games to concentrate on with Swansea and want to push up the table by picking up as many points as we can.”

— Liam Cullen, Swansea and Wales forward (yahoo.com)

“Once it came to me, there was only really one thing in my mind. It was out of my feet nicely and I was always going to hit it.”

— Liam Cullen, Swansea and Wales forward (yahoo.com)

What’s next

The winner of the Wales vs Bosnia and Herzegovina World Cup playoff on March 26 will host either Italy or Northern Ireland in the final playoff match.

The takeaway

Liam Cullen's performances over the next month will be crucial for both Swansea's push for the Championship playoffs and Wales' bid to qualify for the World Cup. As a key player for both his club and country, his form and fitness will be closely watched.