Romania
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Romania at World Cup 2026
Romania enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup looking to make history, drawn in Group K alongside Turkey, Peru. Managed by Edward Iordănescu, Romania is currently ranked #35 in the FIFA World Rankings. Team Legend is their all-time leading World Cup scorer with 3 goals.
2026 World Cup Squad
Full Romania squad managed by Edward Iordănescu.
Goalkeepers
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Romania Fixtures — Group K
All Romania group stage matches. Times in Eastern Time (ET). View full schedule →
Group K Standings
See full Group K standings and fixtures.
| Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇵🇪 Peru | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Romania World Cup History
Tournament Record
- Tournaments: 7
- Titles: None
- Runners-up: None
- Best finish: Quarter-finals (1994)
All-Time Stats
- Matches: 28
- Wins / Draws / Losses: 9 / 7 / 12
- Win rate: 32.1%
- Goals: 36 scored, 30 conceded
- All-time top scorer: Team Legend (3)
Key Players to Watch
Romania Forward A ↗
Key attacking player for Romania with pace and finishing ability. Expected to lead the line in 2026.
Romania Midfielder A ↗
Creative midfielder who controls Romania's tempo and creates chances for teammates.
Romania Goalkeeper A ↗
Experienced goalkeeper providing stability and leadership for Romania's defense.
Tactical Analysis
Style of Play
Formation: 4-3-3
Compact defensive shape with quick breaks
Strengths
- Physical and athletic team
- Solid defensive organization
- Motivated underdogs with nothing to lose
- Can frustrate bigger teams with discipline
Weaknesses
- Limited quality in depth
- Inexperience on the world stage
- May struggle to create chances against organized defenses
2026 World Cup Chances
Romania enters as major underdogs at #35 in FIFA rankings. Their primary goal will be to compete well, gain experience, and potentially snatch a surprise result. Making it out of the group stage would be a historic achievement for the nation.