Sitting in the first prize pool of League C, Romania were drawn into Group 2 of the Nations League along with Kosovo, Cyprus and the winner of the match between Lithuania and Gibraltar.

Edi Iordenescu: “The goal of Romania should be the first place”

Romania will face Kosovo, Cyprus and the winner of the play-off between Lithuania and Gibraltar in their Nations League group, and coach Edi Iordenescu believes the tricolors have only one goal: top spot.

The breeder was unable to attend the draw, which took place in Paris due to extreme cold, but reacted as soon as the ceremony in the French capital was over.

“Now it is premature to take risks in the analysis of opponents. There are still good months ahead, the summer transfer period, which can change the situation of many players, both our national team and opponents.

It will be of great importance how and how our boys will play until the autumn, but also the football players of our rivals in the group.

There’s only one thing for sure, Romania’s goal must be first place, and that’s all the more so since we’re talking about an important chance, parallel to the classic preliminary matches, for a possible 2026 play-off. World Cup,” he said, reports FRF.

In addition, Edi Yordenescu emphasized that he is now focused exclusively on the European Championship in Germany.

“Until then, however, our focus is on EURO 2024 and what the optimal approach to the final tournament means.

From the worrying situation of several important players of our national team at their clubs, to the training matches scheduled for March, all my attention is focused in this direction.” – he concluded.

League of Nations, group schedule

Stage 1: September 5-7, 2024

Stage 2: September 8-10, 2024

Stage 3: October 10-12, 2024

Stage 4: October 13-15, 2024

Stage 5: November 14-16, 2024

Stage 6: November 17-19, 2024

The final stages are scheduled for March 2025.

What you need to know about the League of Nations 2024/2025 edition

• The draw will start with League D and end with League A. There is only one restriction in League C, Azerbaijan and Armenia cannot be placed in the same group.

• Teams are drawn from the urns in order. More precisely, in each group, one team will be drawn from each urn, starting from the first to the fourth. The position in the group will be the same as the bin from which it is taken.

• *Two teams (Lithuania and Gibraltar) will play a play-off match in March to determine the team that will qualify for League C. The loser will advance to League D. The UEFA Nations League 2024/25 will also be taken into account to determine the last team to qualify for the World Cup 2026 year. The top 4 teams in the Nations League, excluding the top two groups in the previous tournament, will participate in the World Cup play-off matches along with all 12 teams in the second.

• Thus, there will be four play-offs, each with 4 teams competing on a semi-final-final basis, as well as the last 4 European teams participating in the World Cup from the United States of America, Mexico and Canada. will be determined.

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Romania’s matches at Euro-2024

Romania – Play-off B (June 17, Munich, 16:00)

Belgium – Romania (June 22, Cologne, 22:00)

Slovakia – Romania (June 26, Frankfurt, 19:00)

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Groups of the Euro-2024 final tournament

Group A: Germany, Hungary, Scotland, Switzerland

Group B: Spain, Albania, Croatia, Italy

Group C: England, Denmark, Slovenia, Serbia

Group D: France, Austria, Netherlands, play-off A (Wales – Finland / Poland – Estonia)

Group E: Belgium, RomaniaSlovakia, playoff B (Bosnia – Ukraine / Israel – Iceland)

Group F: Portugal, Turkey, Czech Republic, play-off C (Georgia – Luxembourg / Greece – Kazakhstan)

How the playoff matches of the selection for Euro-2024 look like

Route A

Wales – Finland

Poland – Estonia

Route B

Bosnia – Ukraine

Israel – Iceland

Route S

Georgia – Luxembourg

Greece – Kazakhstan

Know:

• The matches will be held on March 21 and 26, 2024 in a semi-final/final format. It will be played in one round.

• The winners of each playoff will qualify for Euro 2024.

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