The semi-final play-off match between Turkey and Romania in the European group of the 2026 World Cup qualifying round has ended.
The game took place at the "Tüpraş" stadium (Istanbul, Turkey). The home team won the match with a score of 1:0.
The only goal of the match was scored in the 53rd minute by the home team's defender, Ferdi Kadıoğlu.
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Today, the semi-final play-offs of the European zone of the 2026 World Cup qualifying round will begin.
Idman.Biz reports that a total of eight matches will be held on paths A, B, C, and D.
The Turkish national team will face the Romanian national team in Istanbul.
The match will start at 21:00 Baku time.
The semi-final and final matches consist of one game. The decisive matches will take place on March 31.
Play-off matches for the European zone of the 2026 World Cup
Semi-final
Path A
23:45. Italy - Northern Ireland
23.45. Wales - Bosnia and Herzegovina
Path B
23:45. Ukraine - Sweden
23:45. Poland - Albania
Path C
21:00. Turkey - Romania
23:45. Slovakia - Kosovo
Path D
23:45. Denmark - North Macedonia
23:45. Czech Republic - Ireland
It should be noted that a total of 48 teams will participate in the 2026 World Cup, which will be held from June 11 to July 19 this year.