Romania will qualify for the 2026 World Cup only if it defeats Turkey and the winner of the Kosovo-Slovakia match.

Romania's national team, coached by Mircea Lucescu, needs two victories in the playoff matches to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The first match is scheduled for March 26 against Turkey, and if Romania wins, they will face the winner of the match between Kosovo and Slovakia. In the event of qualification, Romania will be part of Group D, alongside the USA, Australia, and Paraguay. The USA coach, Mauricio Pochettino, is optimistic about his team's chances of advancing in the tournament, emphasizing the importance of respecting all opponents. Romania must demonstrate a good performance to have a chance of success at the World Cup, considering that the group opponents are competitive.