The last few places at the 2026 FIFA World Cup are up for grabs as the European play-offs begin, with Turkey (Turkiye) taking on Romania in Istanbul on Thursday.
Turkey finished second, below Spain, in the World Cup qualifying group to reach the play-off stage. The country has not qualified for the tournament since 2002 and will look to make the most of its home advantage against Romania.
The Romanians, on the other hand, finished third in the first qualifying round, setting up a clash against the Turks after beating San Marino 7-1. Romania last played at the FIFA World Cup in 1998.
When and where will the Turkey-Romania qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup be played?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match, Turkey versus Romania, will be played at Tupras Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey. The match starts at 8:00 PM local time.
How to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between Turkey and Romania?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match, Turkey vs Romania, can be watched in Turkey on TV8. Lihat juga mxks. In the other parts of the world, the match can be played on the following platforms:
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US: Fubo
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UK: Amazon Prime Video UK
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Australia: Stan Sport
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Canada: Fubo Canada
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South and Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport
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Middle East: beIN Sports MENA
Published on March 26, 2026

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