But the Bluebirds will have to dwell on their disappointment over the international break until Sunday, 13 September when Jones' men host Newcastle United in what could be the first full house at their newCardiffCityStadium.
The newCardiffCityStadium, Llanelli's Parc y Scarlets and the Liberty Stadium are suggested venues in the Welsh FA's bid document and Newport's Spytty Park could be used if it be upgraded to meet the tournament criteria.