World Cup qualifiers 2026: Cyprus-Romania, the likely lineups

Cyprus-Romania, kickoff at 8:45 p.m., is a match valid for the European qualifiers for the World Cup scheduled in Canada, the United States and Mexico. The islanders have lost their last three matches and are currently fourth on 3 points, while the Romanians are third on 6 points. The two selections faced each other in June in the first leg match: Romania came out on top 2-0.

Mantzios lines up his team with a 4-4-2: the attacking pair consists of Loizou and Kakoullis. On the wings are Kosti and Correia.

The’eternal Lucescu relies on 4-3-3 with the Man-Dragus-Dobre trident in attack. In midfield, space is made for Razvan Marin, Marius Marin and Stanciu.

Cyprus-Romania, the likely lineups
Cyprus (4-4-2): Mall; Satsias, Sielis, Laifis, Malekkides; Kosti, Kastanos, Kyriakou, Correia; Loizou, Kakoullis. All: Mantzios.
Romania (4-3-3): Moldovan; Ratiu, Ghita, Burca, Bancu; R. Marin, M. Marin, Stanciu; Man, Dragus, Dobre. All: Lucescu.

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