UEFA Nations League: Romania defeated Poland 2-1 and can avoid last place in Group B4

Romania secured its first victory of this edition of the Nations League, 2-1 against Poland, and still has a chance to avoid last place in Group B4. The match was played in the fifth round, and the victory brings the “Tricolors” to within one point of Poland, which occupies third place.

Cicâldău opened the scoring in the 68th minute, and Dennis Man extended the lead four minutes later. Regula reduced Poland’s deficit in the 82nd minute, but Romania held on until the end. With three points, the team coached by Gică Hagi remains in fourth place.

To move up to third place, Romania must win away against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the final round, while Poland must fail to beat Sweden at home. Sweden has already secured first place and promotion to League A, while Bosnia can no longer lose second place.

If it finishes bottom of the group, Romania will not be directly relegated to League C. Following changes to the regulations, it will play a relegation playoff to remain in League B in March 2027, against a team that finished second in League C. Cyprus is already guaranteed this position, while Belarus, Moldova, and Estonia have significant chances.

Regardless of its position in the group, Romania will be in Pot 3 for the draw for the EURO 2028 qualifiers, scheduled for December 6. The “Tricolors” could thus face two strong teams, which would complicate their path to the final tournament.