The first reactions from Romania's possible opponents at the World Championship: “What a draw!”

Shortly after the announcement of the groups, the possible opponents of the “tricolors” reacted on social networks.

The reactions of the opponents in Group D

• US:
  “WHAT A DRAW 🔥🔥🔥”
  The Americans celebrated the group in a short and enthusiastic post.

• Paraguay:
  “All set and ready to go!
  Flying our flag at the most important tournament!
  Come on Paraguay!”

• Australia:
  “CONFIRMED: Our group stage opponents for #FIFAWorldCup 2026 have been revealed.”

Romania, barrage of fire in March

In order to reach the World Championship, Romania has to pass a complicated barrier:

• Turkey – Romania, away, on March 26, 2026

• If qualified, play-off final, also away, against Slovakia or Kosovo, on 31 March 2026

Key facts about WC 2026

The 2026 World Championship will take place in the USA, Mexico and Canada, from June 11 to July 19, 2026. It will be the first edition with 48 teams, divided into 12 groups of 4 teams each. The first two places in each group qualify, along with the best 8 teams in third place. In total, 104 matches will be played over 38 days, making the tournament the longest in history.

2026 World Cup groups

Group A

Group B

Group C

• Brazil

• Morocco

• Scotland

• Haiti

Group D

Group E

• Germany

• Ecuador

• Ivory Coast

• Curaçao

Group F

Group G

• Belgium

• Iran

• Egypt

• new zealand

Group H

• Spain

• Uruguay

• Saudi Arabia

• Cape Verde

Group I

Group J

• Argentine

• Austria

• Algeria

• Jordan

Group K

Group L

• England

• Croatia

• Panama

• Ghana