The Romanian U17 national team qualified for the World Cup this summer, which will take place in Qatar.

The Romanian U17 national team lost on Tuesday, in Gubbio, 1-2 against Italy, in the qualifiers for Euro 2026, but managed to qualify for the U17 World Cup, finishing second in the group. The match took place at the Pitero Barbetti arena and had a double stake. Italy led 2-0 at halftime, with goals from Marcello Fugazzola and Diego Perillo. Romania reduced the deficit in the 85th minute, through Cosmin Matei. Although they lost, Romania U17 joins the best four second-placed teams, thanks to previous victories.

On the other hand, the Romanian U19 national team finished in a draw, 1-1, with Ukraine, in the Elite Round for qualification to Euro 2026. The match took place in Voluntari, and Romania opened the scoring through Mihai Toma, but was affected by Bodo's red card in the 60th minute. The Ukrainians equalized in the 84th minute, through Kamensky. Romania U19 finished the group in last place, with only two points, while Ukraine advanced with 7 points.