Romania Hosts San Marino in Crucial World Cup Qualifier Match

BUCHAREST, Romania — Romania will host San Marino in a crucial FIFA World Cup qualifying match on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 2:45 p.m. ET. This game is vital for Romania as they aim to secure a spot in the upcoming World Cup.

Romania, ranked much higher than San Marino, knows that a win is essential to strengthen their position in qualifying. The team comes off a friendly match against Bosnia and Herzegovina where they faced defeat, and they are determined to bounce back at home. Key players like Dennis Man and Ianis Hagi are expected to lead the attack, capitalizing on their last game’s tactical insights to dominate possession and create scoring opportunities.

Meanwhile, San Marino arrives as underdogs, having lost all seven of their qualifying matches. Despite their struggles, manager Roberto Cevoli believes the team has shown resilience in recent outings. Goalkeeper Edoardo Colombo will be instrumental as San Marino looks to hold off Romania’s offensive pushes.

In addition to the game’s significance on the field, it has unique implications for San Marino’s World Cup journey. They need a complicated series of results to hope for a spot in the playoffs, including losing this match by a significant margin to potentially allow Romania to advance.

The match will be available for viewing on fubo Sports Network 5. Fans can expect a highly-competitive match filled with excitement and meaningful moments as both teams strive to achieve their respective objectives.

Kickoff is set for 2:45 p.m. ET, and the game will be held at Ilie Oană Stadium in Bucharest. As the final match of the qualifiers draws near, both teams are set to give their all on the pitch.