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Türkiye and Romania Clash for World Cup Qualification in Semifinal

3/26/2026

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Türkiye hosts Romania in a UEFA semifinal on March 26, 2026, at Tüpras Stadium.
Both teams seek FIFA World Cup qualification for the first time since 2002 (Türkiye) and 1998 (Romania).
Türkiye, coached by Vincenzo Montella, finished second in their qualifying group.
Romania, led by Mircea Lucescu, qualified through an unbeaten Nations League campaign.
The winner will face Slovakia or Kosovo in the final on March 31, 2026.

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Türkiye hosts Romania in a UEFA semifinal on March 26, 2026, at Tüpras Stadium.
Both teams seek FIFA World Cup qualification for the first time since 2002 (Türkiye) and 1998 (Romania).
Türkiye, coached by Vincenzo Montella, finished second in their qualifying group.
Romania, led by Mircea Lucescu, qualified through an unbeaten Nations League campaign.
The winner will face Slovakia or Kosovo in the final on March 31, 2026.