Mircea Lucescu, the former head coach of the Romania national football team, has been hospitalized due to a heart rhythm disorder. His condition is currently stable.
In a tense World Cup playoff semifinal, the Romania national football team fell short against Turkey, losing 1-0 and continuing their long wait for World Cup qualification.
Romania lost to Turkey 1-0 in the World Cup 2026 playoff semifinal, marking another missed opportunity for qualification. Ianis Hagi and his teammates fought hard but fell short.