The head coach of Romania's national football team, Mircea Lucescu, shared his thoughts on the playoff draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His team will face Turkey in the semi-finals in March.
"All the teams are almost at the same level, so it is impossible to choose an easy opponent in the playoffs. Every team has a chance.
I cannot say that I know Turkey well, but I recently watched their match against Spain. In that game, six players who once made their debut under my leadership were on the field.
Now, they are much more experienced and in good form," Lucescu told "Gazeta Sporturilor." "We need to improve our game over the next four months.
It's important to prepare well for the playoffs through consistent performances in club matches. One should not just talk about chances — anything can happen in football, as this sport is full of surprises." "We expect a challenging atmosphere and need to be ready for it.
We saw a similar environment in Bosnia during the match in Zenica — the reception can vary, but we are familiar with such atmospheres. We will focus on one match at a time and see what happens next.
For now, we are not thinking about the final." The winner of the Turkey-Romania clash will face the victor of the Slovakia-Kosovo match.
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