Turkiye Vs Romania Live Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Action Begins In Instanbul, Hosts Already Attacking

Turkiye Vs Romania Live Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers: Follow the scores and updates from the TUR vs ROU, football qualifying match at the Tupras Stadium in Instanbul

Updated on: 26 March 2026 10:45 pm

Published at: 26 March 2026 9:09 pm

Turkiye Vs Romania Live Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Montella’s Side Face Lucescu’s Men In Crunch Tie Photo: File/AP

Turkiye Vs Romania Live Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Turkiye (TUR) host Romania (ROU) in a single-leg UEFA World Cup 2026 qualifying playoff semi-final on March 26 at Tupras Stadyumu in Istanbul, with a place in the final at stake. This is a knockout fixture with no second chances, as part of Europe’s playoff route to the World Cup. Turkiye come in with steady form, including wins over Bulgaria and Georgia and a 2-2 draw against Spain, showing they can compete against strong opposition, especially at home. Romania, meanwhile, have had an inconsistent run but remain in contention and will rely on their attack to step up in a high-pressure away game. With both sides aiming to secure a long-awaited World Cup spot, this clash is expected to be tight, with small moments likely deciding who moves one step closer to qualification.

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26 Mar 2026, 10:45:12 pm IST

Turkiye Vs Romania Live Score: 12' TUR 0-0 ROU

Big tactical detail early on as Turkiye are set up in a 4-2-3-1, with Arda Guler operating just behind Kerem Akturkoglu and dictating play centrally, while Romania are using a 4-3-3 with Ianis Hagi in an advanced midfield role, notably in Istanbul, the city where he was born while his father Gheorghe Hagi was playing for Galatasaray, adding an extra layer to his presence in this game.

26 Mar 2026, 10:36:21 pm IST

Turkiye Vs Romania Live Score: Kick-Off

The match gets underway in Istanbul as Turkiye (TUR) get the match started against Romania (ROU) in this World Cup 2026 qualifier, with the hosts enjoying early possession while Romania settle into shape.

26 Mar 2026, 10:11:28 pm IST