Not much will separate the two teams for the Group B fixture with the Dragons being ranked 19th in the world, while the Eagles are ranked 16th.

This will only be the third time ever that these two teams will face each other, with the Eagles winning once, while the other ended in a goalless draw.

The Welsh captain, Gareth Bale, said they are quietly confident.

“We've all been training hard in the last week, adapting to the heat and time zone. We have no excuses now,” said Bale.

“We've put all the hard work in. It's game time tomorrow and hopefully we can step up and deliver what needs to be delivered."

"I have some experience of playing against and with some of the US team.

"It's probably the biggest honour we could have for our country, qualifying for a World Cup, something we haven't done in 64 years.

“It's history in our country. Schools are going to stop to watch our games. Kids are going to miss school, fortunately for them.

“It's a massive piece of history in our country and something we have all wanted for a long time.”

This game at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium kicks off at 21:00.

Morgan Piek OFM Sport