This evening, Romania’s national football team faces Austria in a crucial World Cup 2026 qualifier. The match kicks off at 21:45 and will be held at the National Arena. Approximately 40,000 Romanian supporters are expected to cheer for their team as they aim for qualification.
Mircea Lucescu Announces Romania’s Squad
Head coach Mircea Lucescu revealed the squad for this pivotal match against Austria. Six players were left out of the lineup, while notable midfielder Răzvan Marin is included despite an injury.
Players Excluded from the Squad
- Cristi Manea
- Bogdan Racovițan
- Raul Opruț
- Cătălin Cîrjan
- Alexandru Dobre
- David Miculescu
Probable Lineup for Romania vs Austria
Based on recent changes, the probable starting eleven for Romania could be as follows:
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Ștefan Târnovanu |
| Defender | Andrei Rațiu |
| Defender | Virgil Ghiță |
| Defender | Andrei Burcă |
| Defender | Alexandru Chipciu |
| Midfielder | Marius Marin |
| Midfielder | Florin Tănase |
| Forward | Dennis Man |
| Forward | Ianis Hagi |
| Forward | Valentin Mihăilă |
| Forward | Daniel Bîrligea |
Romania is determined to seize the opportunity in this match against Austria, as qualifying for the World Cup is highly coveted. Fans eagerly await the kickoff, hoping for a successful performance from their national team.
