Match report

Türkiye Secures Narrow Victory Over Romania in World Cup Qualification

Türkiye
Türkiye
1–0
FT
Romania
Romania
Mar 26, 2026

Türkiye emerged victorious against Romania with a 1-0 win in a crucial World Cup Qualification match. Forward F. Kadioglu's goal in the 53rd minute proved decisive as Türkiye held off a spirited Romanian side. The match saw several key substitutions and a late yellow card for Türkiye's I. C. Kahveci for time-wasting.

Key Facts

  • • Türkiye's F. Kadioglu scored the only goal of the match in the 53rd minute
  • • Romania's V. Dragomir received a yellow card for a foul in the 18th minute
  • • Türkiye's I. C. Kahveci received a yellow card for time-wasting in the 90th minute
  • • Turan A. Yilmaz and Orkun Kökcü were substituted in for Türkiye in the 78th minute
  • • Romania made multiple substitutions, including Razvan Marin and Ioan Hagi, in the second half

Lineups

Türkiye

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 23 U. Cakir (G)
  • 18 M. Muldur (D)
  • 4 S. Akaydin (D)
  • 14 A. Bardakci (D)
  • 20 F. Kadioglu (D)
  • 16 I. Yuksek (M)
  • 10 H. Calhanoglu (M)
  • 9 B. A. Yilmaz (M)
  • 8 A. Guler (M)
  • 11 K. Yildiz (M)
  • 7 K. Akturkoglu (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Gunok
  • 12 A. Bayindir
  • 2 A. Karazor
  • 15 O. Kabak
  • 21 Y. Akgun
  • 3 E. Elmali
  • 13 D. Gul
  • 22 K. Ayhan
  • 17 I. C. Kahveci
  • 5 S. Ozcan
  • 6 O. Kokcu
  • 19 O. Aydin

Romania

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 I. Radu (G)
  • 2 A. Ratiu (D)
  • 3 R. Dragusin (D)
  • 15 A. Burca (D)
  • 11 N. Bancu (D)
  • 18 R. Marin (M)
  • 21 V. Dragomir (M)
  • 20 D. Man (M)
  • 14 I. Hagi (M)
  • 13 V. Mihaila (M)
  • 9 D. Birligea (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 M. Aioani
  • 16 L. Popescu
  • 5 V. Ghita
  • 7 A. Dobre
  • 23 D. Sorescu
  • 6 V. Screciu
  • 17 D. Miculescu
  • 4 A. Coubis
  • 10 N. Stanciu
  • 19 F. Tanase
  • 22 M. Coman
  • 8 S. Baiaram

Timeline

  1. Romania
    18' Romania Card · Yellow Card
    V. Dragomir

    Foul

  2. Türkiye
    53' Türkiye Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Kadioglu · Assist: A. Guler
  3. Romania
    66' Romania subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Razvan Marin · On: F. Tanase
  4. Romania
    71' Romania subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Hagi · On: N. Stanciu
  5. Türkiye
    78' Türkiye subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. A. Yilmaz · On: Orkun Kökçü
  6. Romania
    87' Romania subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Birligea · On: D. Miculescu
  7. Romania
    88' Romania subst · Substitution 4
    Off: V. Mihăilă · On: Ș. Baiaram
  8. Türkiye
    90'+2 Türkiye Card · Yellow Card
    I. C. Kahveci

    Time wasting

  9. Türkiye
    90' Türkiye subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Guler · On: O. Kabak
  10. Türkiye
    90' Türkiye subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Calhanoglu · On: I. C. Kahveci

Match Stats

Stat Türkiye Romania
Fouls 7 12
Pass Accuracy 88% 66%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 6
Corners 9 3
Total Passes 544 258
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 2 0
xG — —
Shots off Target 10 3
Possession 68% 32%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 476 170
Shots Inside Box 5 4
Saves 0 1
Shots Outside Box 11 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Türkiye's goal by F. Kadioglu in the 53rd minute shifted momentum in their favor and secured the lead
  • ▸ Romania's early substitution of F. Tanase for Razvan Marin in the 66th minute highlighted their tactical adjustments, but failed to convert into a goal