The Romania-Cyprus football match ended in a 0-0 draw, with Romania dominating the game and the visitors not creating any scoring opportunities. Giovanni Becali issued a strong warning before the match, stating that anything less than a victory would be a disaster for the Romanian national team led by Mircea Lucescu, which has had a poor start in World Cup 2026 qualifiers with one win and two losses in three matches. The match saw Romania's coach Mircea Lucescu making controversial decisions, including appointing a captain criticized by Gică Popescu, and fielding a lineup with key players like Moldovan, Rațiu, M. Popescu, and Tănase. Romania secured a 2-0 victory against Cyprus in the second game, with goals from Florin Tănase and Dennis Man, improving their standings in Group H. The team’s recent form remains challenging, with only one win over San Marino and losses to Bosnia and Austria, putting pressure on their upcoming matches. The match and team decisions have sparked debates, with Popescu criticizing Rațiu’s defensive discipline and Lucescu defending his choices. The group standings and upcoming fixtures highlight Romania’s need for consistent results to qualify directly for the World Cup, as they aim to improve their performance in the qualifiers.