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Bogdan Stancu's commentary on the Turkey-Romania match!

The Turkish National Football Team will face Romania in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup European Qualifiers play-off round. Romanian footballer Bogdan Stancu, who once played for Galatasaray, commented on this matchup.

Bogdan Stancu's commentary on the Turkey-Romania match!

The draw for the FIFA 2026 World Cup European Qualifiers play-off round semi-finals took place at FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland. The Turkish National Football Team has been drawn against Romania in the playoff round semifinals. Bogdan Stancu, a Romanian footballer who has played for Galatasaray, Orduspor, Gençlerbirliği, Bursaspor, and Eyüpspor in Turkey, gave his thoughts on this matchup to FANATİK.

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'NO ONE WANTS TO PLAY'

“No one in Romania wants to play against you! I think Turkey has a very good chance of winning this match and advancing to the next round. I really like and respect the team. They have a very talented squad... There is great chemistry among the players.”

Bogdan Stancus commentary on the Turkey-Romania match

'THE TEAM IS NOT IN GOOD SHAPE'

“The Romanian national team is not in its best form right now. I can say that the atmosphere within the team is not very good. Also, since the match will be played in Turkey, it will be even more difficult for Romania. I believe it will be an interesting match.”