Romania’s Starting Lineup Against Austria Reveals Major Surprise
In a surprising turn of events, Romania’s starting lineup against Austria showcased major changes, including the selection of Vlad Dragomir for a crucial match. This decision by head coach Mircea Lucescu has drawn attention as Romania navigates the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Romania’s Starting XI Against Austria
Romania will begin the match with Ionuț Radu as the goalkeeper. The defense consists of:
- Andrei Rațiu
- Mihai Popescu
- Andrei Burcă
- Alex Chipciu
Vlad Dragomir, the major surprise in the midfield, will partner with Marius Marin. The attacking line includes:
- Dennis Man
- Ianis Hagi, the team captain
- Valentin Mihăilă
- Daniel Bîrligea as the striker
Substitutes
On the bench, Romania has the following players ready to step in:
- Târnovanu
- Sava
- Eissat
- Ghiță
- Baiaram
- Ciubotaru
- Screciu
- Munteanu
- Răzvan Marin
- Tănase
- Moruțan
- Șut
Recent Matches in Group H
As Romania competes in Group H of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, recent match results include:
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 21 March | Cipru vs. San Marino | 2-0 |
| 24 March | Romania vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0-1 |
| 24 March | Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Cipru | 2-1 |
| 24 March | San Marino vs. Romania | 1-5 |
| 7 June | Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. San Marino | 1-0 |
| 7 June | Austria vs. Romania | 2-1 |
| 10 June | Romania vs. Cipru | 2-0 |
| 12 October | Romania vs. Austria | Upcoming |
The upcoming match against Austria is vital for Romania’s chances in qualifying for the World Cup. With Vlad Dragomir’s inclusion, the team aims to leverage fresh talent against strong opponents.
