Romania hosts Bosnia-Herzegovina in World Cup qualifying

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The FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying matches start on Friday in Bucharest. Romania will play against Bosnia-Herzegovina at the National Arena. This match is part of UEFA Group H, which also includes a game between Cyprus and San Marino. Romania is on a six-game winning streak in the UEFA Nations League. They are eager to return to the World Cup after last qualifying in 1998. Romania recently made it to the Round of 16 in the 2024 Euro tournament. Bosnia-Herzegovina has struggled lately. Their last win was in October 2023 against Liechtenstein. Since then, they have lost seven times and drawn twice in 2024. Their last World Cup appearance was in 2014, where they did not advance past the group stage. After this match, both teams will play again on March 24. Bosnia-Herzegovina will face Cyprus, and Romania will play against San Marino. A rematch between Romania and Bosnia-Herzegovina is set for November 15. Fans can watch the match live on Fubo, with a free trial available. Some regional restrictions may apply.


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