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Moldova
Shirt badge/Association crest
NicknameTricolorii (The Tricolours)
AssociationFederația Moldovenească de Fotbal (FMF)
ConfederationUEFA (Europe)
Head coachLilian Popescu
CaptainVadim Rață
Most capsAlexandru Epureanu (100)
Top scorerIon Nicolaescu (18)
Home stadiumZimbru Stadium
FIFA codeMDA
First colours
Second colours
Third colours
FIFA ranking
Current 159 Steady (20 July 2026)[1]
Highest37 (April 2008)
Lowest181 (October 2021 – February 2022)
First international
Unofficial
 Moldova 2–4 Georgia 
(Chișinău, Soviet Union; 2 July 1991)
Official
 United States 1–1 Moldova 
(Jacksonville, United States; 16 April 1994)
Biggest win
 Pakistan 0–5 Moldova 
(Amman, Jordan; 18 August 1992)
Biggest defeat
 Norway 11–1 Moldova 
(Oslo, Norway; 9 September 2025)
Websitefmf.md (in Romanian)

The Moldova national football team (Romanian: Echipa națională de fotbal a Moldovei) represents Moldova in men's international football and is administered by the Moldovan Football Federation, the governing body for football in Moldova. Moldova's home ground is Zimbru Stadium in Chișinău. Shortly before the break-up of the Soviet Union, they played their first match against Georgia on 2 July 1991.

Two of their three best results in the 2020s came during the qualifiers for UEFA Euro 2024, with a win over Poland (3–2) in Chișinău, coming back from a 0–2 deficit, and a draw against Czech Republic (0–0) in Chișinău. In 2007, Moldova upset Hungary 3–0 in Chișinău in Euro 2008 qualifying. Another notable result was a 5–2 win over Montenegro during 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying. The team has never qualified for the final stages of the UEFA European Championship nor the FIFA World Cup since first entering qualifying in 1994.

Following Moldova's 4–0 defeat to England in September 1997, British writer and comedian Tony Hawks travelled to Moldova to challenge and beat all 11 Moldovan international footballers at tennis. The feature film version of the book of the same name, Playing the Moldovans at Tennis, was filmed in and around Chișinău in May and June 2010 and was released in the spring of 2012.

History

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1990s

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The Moldovan Football Federation was founded in 1990. However, the national football team of Moldova did not play an official international match until 1991, when Moldova lost 4–2 to Georgia. Alexandru Spiridon was the first player to score a goal in the team's history.

Moldova entered the 1992 Jordan International Tournament, a tournament consisting of friendly matches. Moldova obtained its biggest win to date, a 5–0 victory against Pakistan, in which Serghei Alexandrov scored four goals, this being Moldova's first hat-trick. Moldova's second hat-trick was scored by Iurie Miterev in a 3–1 win against Congo in the same tournament.[2][3]

Moldova became a UEFA member in 1993 and a FIFA member in 1994.[4] Moldova's first match recognised by FIFA was a 1–1 draw against the United States. Moldova's first attempt to qualify for an international tournament was in UEFA Euro 1996 qualifying, its first competitive match being a 1–0 win over Georgia. The Moldovans beat Georgia twice and Wales once, placing 4th out of 6 and failing to qualify.[5] Moldova's following qualifying campaign, their first attempt to qualify for the FIFA World Cup, was the 1998 qualifiers, but they lost all matches, placing last in the group.[6] Moldova also placed last in UEFA Euro 2000 qualifying. The Moldovans obtained 4 draws, two with Northern Ireland, one each with Turkey and Finland.[7]

2000s

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In 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification Moldova lost 6–0 against Sweden, which stood as its biggest defeat for almost 20 years. Moldova was the second-last team in the group above Azerbaijan, which it beat 2–0.[8] In UEFA Euro 2004 qualifying the Moldovans beat Austria and Belarus, placing above the latter in the group.[9] Moldova finished last in 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification, however it drew with Norway and Scotland.[10]

In a 2006 friendly against Lithuania, Serghei Cleșcenco scored his 11th and last goal, remaining Moldova's top goalscorer until 2023.[11] In UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying Moldova finished fifth in the seven-team Group C with 12 points, beating Bosnia and Herzegovina 1–0 and Hungary 3–0.[12] Following these qualifiers Moldova placed 37th in April 2008 FIFA Ranking, the highest position it ever reached.[13] In 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification the Moldovans placed last in the group. They drew with Greece once and Luxembourg twice.[14] Between the games for these qualifiers Moldova beat Armenia 4–1 in Yerevan in a friendly match.[15]

2010s

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The Moldova line-up before the Euro 2016 qualifying match against Austria, September 2015

Moldova beat Finland 2–0 in Euro 2012 qualifying, placing only above San Marino.[16] The Moldovans finished only above San Marino again in 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying, but they beat Montenegro 5–2 and drew with Ukraine and Poland.[17] During UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying Moldova achieved a 1–1 draw against Russia at Moscow. The equalising goal was Alexandru Epureanu's last international goal, who went on to become the first Moldovan with 100 appearances for the national team.[18] In the same competition, Moldova suffered a humiliating 0–1 defeat against the Liechtenstein on home ground, placing last in the group. In 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification the Moldovans placed last in the group again, only obtaining two draws with Georgia.

In the inaugural season of the UEFA Nations League, the Moldovans played in League D, the competition's lowest division. They placed third in their group, above San Marino. Moldova's victory over them was its first competitive win since 2014. In UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying Moldova suffered another disappointing result, a 0–1 loss to Andorra, finishing last in the group.

2020s

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Moldova was the best third-placed team of 2018–19 UEFA Nations League D and obtained promotion to 2020–21 UEFA Nations League C due to a revamp of the competition's format. Moldova obtained only one point, a draw with the Kosovo, placing last in its group. Thus, Moldova had to play the relegation play-outs. Between the matches for the 2020–21 UEFA Nations League, Moldova suffered a 6–0 defeat to Italy in a friendly match, which equalled Moldova's worst defeat at the time.[19]

In 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification Moldova obtained only one point, a draw with the Faroe Islands. Moldova also suffered what was at the time its worst defeat ever during these qualifiers, an 8–0 loss against Denmark. During these qualifiers Moldova placed 181st in October 2021 FIFA Ranking, the lowest position it ever reached.[20] After losing to Kazakhstan on penalties in 2020–21 UEFA Nations League relegation play-outs, the Moldovans were relegated to 2022–23 UEFA Nations League D. Moldova was tied on points with Latvia, but because of a lower goal difference placed second, failing to achieve promotion.

The UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying was a watershed moment for Moldova. The Moldovans came agonisingly close to a historic Euro debut, acquiring ten points in a group of five; the Moldovans also gained an impressive feat by being undefeated at home throughout the qualification, including a historic shock 3–2 comeback win over Poland[21][22] and were one win away from qualifying for UEFA Euro 2024.[23] However, a denting away loss to the Czech Republic in the final matchday killed off Moldova's qualification hopes, as they finished fourth and were eliminated due to an inferior record.[24][25] Ion Nicolaescu scored his 11th and 12th international goals in the 3–2 win against Poland, becoming Moldova's top goal scorer. With 4 goals in the competition, he became the first Moldovan to be the top goal scorer of a qualifying group.[26]

On 9 September 2025, Moldova suffered their biggest defeat ever in a 11–1 loss against Norway at the Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo, Norway, where Erling Haaland scored 5 goals in this match. Two days after the match, Serghei Cleșcenco resigned as Moldova's head coach.[27]

Current sponsorship

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Official sponsors: maib, Mastercard, Orange, Kaufland, Jako, Cricova, OM, Invitro Diagnostics, Estate Invest Company.

Kit suppliers

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Kit supplier Period
Germany Reusch 1994–1997
Germany Puma 1998–2000
Germany Jako 2001–present

Home stadium

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Zimbru Stadium

The Moldova national football team plays its official games at Zimbru Stadium in Chișinău. The stadium is a privately held structure, but is under administration of FMF until 2026.[28] The senior team, along with youth teams use Stadionul CPSM for training purposes. It is located in Vadul lui Vodă, a town along the Dniester River, approximately 25 kilometres from Chișinău.

From 1991 to 2006, Moldova played its matches at the Republican Stadium in Chișinău. The team also played its home matches in UEFA Euro 2004 qualifying and some friendlies, the latest in 2013, at Sheriff Arena in Tiraspol.

Results and fixtures

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The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixture

2025

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9 October 2025 Friendly Romania  2–1  Moldova Bucharest, Romania
21:00 UTC+3
Report
Stadium: Arena Națională
Attendance: 11,232
Referee: Ishmael Barbara (Malta)
14 October 2025 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying Estonia  1–1  Moldova Tallinn, Estonia
21:45 UTC+3
Report (FIFA)
Report (UEFA)
Stadium: Lilleküla Stadium
Attendance: 4,731
Referee: Igor Pajač (Croatia)
13 November 2025 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying Moldova  0–2  Italy Chișinău, Moldova
21:45 UTC+2 Report (FIFA)
Report (UEFA)
Stadium: Stadionul Zimbru
Attendance: 9,526
Referee: Mykola Balakin (Ukraine)
16 November 2025 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying Israel  4–1 Moldova Chișinău, Moldova[a]
20:45 UTC+1
Report (FIFA)
Report (UEFA)
Stadium: Stadionul Zimbru
Attendance: 3,312
Referee: Allard Lindhout (Netherlands)

2026

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26 March 2026 Friendly Moldova  0–2  Lithuania Chișinău, Moldova
17:00 UTC+2 Report
Stadium: Stadionul Zimbru
Attendance: 4,328
Referee: Henrik Nalbandyan (Armenia)
30 March 2026 Friendly Cyprus  3–2  Moldova Nicosia, Cyprus
19:00 UTC+3
Report
Stadium: GSP Stadium
Referee: Marian Barbu (Romania)
5 June 2026 Friendly Moldova  2–2  Bulgaria Chișinău, Moldova
20:00 UTC+3
Report
Stadium: Stadionul Zimbru
Attendance: 3,613
Referee: Tural Kurbanov (Azerbaijan)
9 June 2026 Friendly Armenia  1–1  Moldova Yerevan, Armenia
19:00 UTC+4
Report
Stadium: Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium
Attendance: 6,000
Referee: Aleko Aptsiauri (Georgia)
26 September 2026 2026–27 UEFA Nations League C Slovakia  v  Moldova Prešov, Slovakia
20:45 UTC+2 Report Stadium: Tatran Stadium

2026–27 UEFA Nations League

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Group C3

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Pos Team
 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Promotion or qualification
1  Kazakhstan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Promotion to League B
1  Slovakia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Qualification for promotion play-offs
1  Faroe Islands 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1  Moldova 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
First match(es) will be played: 26 September 2026. Source: UEFA

Coaching staff

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Current coaching staff

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Position Staff
Head coach Moldova Lilian Popescu
Assistant coach Georgia (country) Shota Makharadze
Coach analyst Moldova Cristian Efros
Goalkeeping coach Moldova Vladislav Baklanov
Fitness coach Moldova Denis Zmeu

Last updated: 7 October 2025
Source:

Manager history

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Former Moldova international Lilian Popescu is the current head coach of Moldova since September 2025.[30]

As of 9 June 2026[31]
Coach Nat Period Pld W D L Win %
Ion Caras Moldova 1991–1992 2011000.00
Eugen Piunovschi Moldova 1992 5302060.00
Ion Caras Moldova 1992–1997 275319018.52
Alexandru Mațiura (interim) Moldova 1998 1001000.00
Ivan Daniliants Moldova 1998–1999 14275014.29
Alexandru Mațiura Moldova 1999–2001 16448025.00
Alexandru Spiridon Moldova 2001 4103025.00
Viktor Pasulko Ukraine 2002–2005 357820020.00
Anatol Teslev Moldova 2006 6123016.67
Igor Dobrovolski Russia 2007–2009 307914023.33
Gavril Balint Romania 2010–2011 185211027.78
Ion Caras Moldova 2012–2014 276714022.22
Alexandru Curtianu Moldova 2014–2015 10046000.00
Ștefan Stoica (interim) Romania 2015 3003000.00
Igor Dobrovolski Russia 2016–2017 182511011.11
Alexandru Spiridon Moldova 2018–2019 16358018.75
Semen Altman Ukraine 2019 4004000.00
Engin Fırat Turkey 2019–2020 11029000.00
Roberto Bordin Italy 2021 121110008.33
Serghei Cleșcenco Moldova 2021–2025 3812818031.58
Lilian Popescu Moldova 2025– 8035000.00

Players

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Current squad

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The following players were selected for the UEFA Nations League matches against Slovakia, Faroe Islands and Kazakhstan on 26 and 29 September 2026 and 2 and 6 October, respectively.[32]

Caps and goals are correct as of 9 June 2026, after the match against Armenia.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Emil Tîmbur (1997-07-21) 21 July 1997 (age 29) 4 0 Moldovan Football Federation Sheriff Tiraspol
12 1GK Dumitru Celeadnic (1992-04-23) 23 April 1992 (age 34) 13 0 Kazakhstan Football Federation Kyzylzhar
23 1GK Andrei Cojuhar (1999-07-20) 20 July 1999 (age 27) 6 0 Kyrgyz Football Union Asia Talas
3 2DF Mihail Ștefan (2001-08-07) 7 August 2001 (age 25) 6 0 Uzbekistan Football Association Dinamo Samarqand
4 2DF Vladislav Baboglo (captain) (1998-11-14) 14 November 1998 (age 27) 28 3 Ukrainian Association of Football Karpaty Lviv
5 2DF Cătălin Cucoș (2003-09-29) 29 September 2003 (age 22) 3 0 Moldovan Football Federation Petrocub Hîncești
6 2DF Mihail Gherasimencov (2005-03-25) 25 March 2005 (age 21) 7 0 Canadian Soccer Association Vancouver Whitecaps
14 2DF Ioan-Călin Revenco (2000-06-26) 26 June 2000 (age 26) 30 1 Moldovan Football Federation Petrocub Hîncești
2DF Oleg Reabciuk (1998-01-16) 16 January 1998 (age 28) 62 0 Royal Belgian Football Association Anderlecht
2DF Iurie Iovu (2002-07-06) 6 July 2002 (age 24) 4 0 Scottish Football Association Dundee United
2DF Daniel Dumbrăvanu (2001-07-22) 22 July 2001 (age 25) 12 0 Romanian Football Federation Voluntari
10 3MF Ștefan Bodișteanu (2003-02-01) 1 February 2003 (age 23) 13 1 Romanian Football Federation Botoșani
11 3MF Nicky Cleșcenco (2001-07-23) 23 July 2001 (age 25) 8 0 Scottish Football Association Kilmarnock
13 3MF Victor Stînă (1998-03-20) 20 March 1998 (age 28) 30 4 Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan Kapaz
16 3MF Danila Forov (2004-01-07) 7 January 2004 (age 22) 7 0 Moldovan Football Federation Sheriff Tiraspol
20 3MF Ovidiu David (2006-10-24) 24 October 2006 (age 19) 2 0 Moldovan Football Federation Petrocub Hîncești
21 3MF Sergiu Perciun (2006-04-23) 23 April 2006 (age 20) 11 0 Italian Football Federation Ascoli
3MF Nichita Moțpan (2001-07-17) 17 July 2001 (age 25) 31 3 Russian Football Union SKA-Khabarovsk
3MF Vladimir Fratea (2003-07-27) 27 July 2003 (age 23) 4 0 Moldovan Football Federation Sheriff Tiraspol
3MF Vadim Rață (1993-05-05) 5 May 1993 (age 33) 63 3 Romanian Football Federation Argeș Pitești
3MF Cristian Dros (1998-04-15) 15 April 1998 (age 28) 18 0 Albanian Football Federation Vllaznia
3MF Serafim Cojocari (2001-01-07) 7 January 2001 (age 25) 12 0 Moldovan Football Federation Zimbru Chișinău
9 4FW Petru Popescu (2002-03-01) 1 March 2002 (age 24) 4 1 Moldovan Football Federation Petrocub Hîncești
17 4FW Virgiliu Postolachi (2000-03-17) 17 March 2000 (age 26) 37 1 Football Australia Brisbane Roar
4FW Dmitri Mandrîcenco (1997-05-13) 13 May 1997 (age 29) 8 1 Georgian Football Federation Dinamo Batumi
4FW Nicolae Rotaru (2005-12-19) 19 December 2005 (age 20) 1 0 Hungarian Football Federation ETO Győr

Recent call-ups

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The following players have also been called up to the Moldova squad within the last 12 months.[33]

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Cristian Avram (1994-07-27) 27 July 1994 (age 32) 16 0 Albania Vllaznia v. Cyprus, 30 March 2026
GK Victor Străistari (1999-06-21) 21 June 1999 (age 27) 0 0 Free agent v.  Italy, 13 November 2025 INJ
DF Ion Borș (2002-07-25) 25 July 2002 (age 24) 5 0 Moldova Petrocub Hîncești v. Armenia, 9 June 2026 INJ
DF Leo Saca (2007-01-06) 6 January 2007 (age 19) 1 0 Romania CFR Cluj v. Armenia, 9 June 2026
DF Sergiu Plătică (1991-06-09) 9 June 1991 (age 35) 59 0 Moldova Milsami Orhei v. Cyprus, 30 March 2026
DF Stephan Negru (2002-07-24) 24 July 2002 (age 24) 1 0 England Swindon Town v. Cyprus, 30 March 2026
DF Daniel Tonica (2007-07-31) 31 July 2007 (age 19) 1 0 Italy Torino U20 v. Cyprus, 30 March 2026
DF Artur Crăciun (1998-06-29) 29 June 1998 (age 28) 38 0 Poland ŁKS Łódź v. Lithuania, 26 March 2026 WD
MF Victor Bogaciuc (1999-10-17) 17 October 1999 (age 26) 19 4 Moldova Petrocub Hîncești v. Armenia, 9 June 2026
MF Dan Pușcaș (2001-06-01) 1 June 2001 (age 25) 6 0 Moldova Petrocub Hîncești v. Armenia, 9 June 2026
MF Teodor Lungu (1995-06-12) 12 June 1995 (age 31) 5 0 Romania Oțelul Galați v. Armenia, 9 June 2026
MF Ștefan Bîtca (2005-09-27) 27 September 2005 (age 20) 4 0 Moldova Sheriff Tiraspol v. Armenia, 9 June 2026
MF Serghei Țurcan (2004-07-27) 27 July 2004 (age 22) 2 0 Moldova Dacia Buiucani v. Armenia, 9 June 2026
MF Ion Cărăruș (1996-06-25) 25 June 1996 (age 30) 1 0 Romania Corvinul Hunedoara v. Cyprus, 30 March 2026
MF Artur Ioniță (1990-08-17) 17 August 1990 (age 36) 81 5 Italy Arezzo v. Israel, 16 November 2025
MF Mihail Caimacov (1998-07-22) 22 July 1998 (age 28) 39 3 Croatia Slaven Belupo v. Israel, 16 November 2025
MF Vlad Răileanu (2003-01-09) 9 January 2003 (age 23) 1 0 Moldova Zimbru Chișinău v. Israel, 16 November 2025
MF Ilie Botnari (2003-07-25) 25 July 2003 (age 23) 0 0 Moldova Petrocub Hîncești v. Estonia, 14 October 2025
FW Victor Ciumașu (2005-06-24) 24 June 2005 (age 21) 2 0 Moldova Dacia Buiucani v. Armenia, 9 June 2026
FW Vitalie Damașcan (1999-01-24) 24 January 1999 (age 27) 46 5 Israel Hapoel Jerusalem v. Bulgaria, 5 June 2026 INJ
FW Alexandru Boiciuc (1997-08-21) 21 August 1997 (age 29) 14 0 Romania Bihor Oradea v. Cyprus, 30 March 2026
FW Ion Nicolaescu (1998-09-07) 7 September 1998 (age 28) 56 18 Israel Maccabi Tel Aviv v. Israel, 16 November 2025
FW Mihai Lupan (2004-09-08) 8 September 2004 (age 22) 1 0 Moldova Petrocub Hîncești v. Estonia, 14 October 2025

INJ Withdrew due to injury
PRE Preliminary squad / standby
RET Retired from the national team
SUS Serving suspension
WD Player withdrew from the squad due to non-injury issue.

Individual records

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As of 9 June 2026[34][35]
Players in bold are still active with Moldova.

Most appearances

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Alexandru Epureanu is Moldova's most capped player with 100 appearances.
Rank Player Caps Goals Career
1 Alexandru Epureanu 100 7 2006–2022
2 Igor Armaș 83 6 2008–2023
3 Artur Ioniță 81 5 2009–2025
4 Victor Golovatenco 79 3 2004–2017
5 Veaceslav Posmac 74 2 2013–2025
Radu Rebeja 74 2 1991–2008
7 Serghei Cleșcenco 69 11 1991–2006
8 Eugeniu Cebotaru 68 1 2007–2020
9 Alexandru Gațcan 63 5 2005–2018
Vadim Rață 63 3 2015–present

Top goalscorers

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Ion Nicolaescu is Moldova's all-time top scorer with 18 goals.
Rank Player Goals Caps Ratio Career
1 Ion Nicolaescu 18 56 0.32 2018–present
2 Serghei Cleșcenco 11 69 0.16 1991–2006
3 Serghei Rogaciov 9 52 0.17 1996–2007
4 Sergiu Dadu 8 30 0.27 2002–2013
Iurie Miterev 8 36 0.22 1992–2006
Igor Bugaiov 8 54 0.15 2007–2017
7 Eugen Sidorenco 7 35 0.2 2010–2019
Viorel Frunză 7 37 0.19 2002–2015
Radu Gînsari 7 47 0.15 2012–2022
Alexandru Epureanu 7 100 0.07 2006–2022

Competitive record

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FIFA World Cup

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FIFA World Cup record Qualification record
Year Result Position Pld W D L GF GA Squad Pld W D L GF GA Campaign
1930 to 1938 Part of  Romania Part of  Romania —
1950 to 1990 Part of  Soviet Union Part of  Soviet Union —
1994 Not a FIFA member Not a FIFA member[b] —
France 1998 Did not qualify 80082211998
South Korea Japan 2002 101366202002
Germany 2006 101275162006
South Africa 2010 100376182010
Brazil 2014 1032512172014
Russia 2018 100284232018
Qatar 2022 100195302022
Canada Mexico United States 2026 80175322026
Morocco Portugal Spain 2030[c] To be determined To be determined
Saudi Arabia 2034
Total 76 5 14 57 45 177 0/8

UEFA European Championship

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UEFA European Championship record Qualifying record
Year Result Position Pld W D L GF GA Squad Pld W D L GF GA Campaign
1960 to 1988 Part of  Soviet Union Part of  Soviet Union —
1992 Part of  CIS —
England 1996 Did not qualify 1030711271996
Belgium Netherlands 2000 80447172000
Portugal 2004 82065192004
Austria Switzerland 2008 1233612192008
Poland Ukraine 2012 1030712162012
France 2016 100284162016
Europe 2020[d] 101094262020
Germany 2024 82427102024
England Republic of Ireland Scotland Wales 2028 To be determined To be determined
Italy Turkey 2032
Total 76 14 13 49 62 150 0/8

UEFA Nations League

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UEFA Nations League record Promotion/relegation play-offs
Season League Position Pld W D L GF GA RK Pld W D L GF GA P/R
2018–19 D 3rd 62314548th N/a Rise
2020–21 C 4th 601511148th 210122Fall
2022–23 D 2nd 641110651st N/a Same position
2024–25 D 1st 43015149th N/a Rise
2026–27 C / 000000 N/a
Total 22 9 5 8 20 23 2 1 0 1 2 2

By competition

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Competition Pld W D L GF GA GD Win % Loss %
FIFA World Cup qualification 765145745177–1326.5875
UEFA European qualification 7614134962150–8818.4264.47
UEFA Nations League 2410592225–341.6737.5
Total1762932115129352–22316.4865.34

Head-to-head record

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As of 9 June 2026, after the match against Armenia.[37]
Key
Positive balance (more Wins)
Neutral balance (Wins = Losses)
Negative balance (more Losses)
Opponent Pld W D L GF GA GD Win %
 Albania 7025315−12000.00
 Andorra 10721134+9070.00
 Armenia 614186+2016.67
 Austria 9117415−11011.11
 Azerbaijan 12453108+2033.33
 Belarus 9243710−3022.22
 Bosnia and Herzegovina 211032+1050.00
 Bulgaria 301239−6000.00
 Cameroon 100101−1000.00
 Canada 101011+0000.00
 Cayman Islands 110040+4100.00
 Congo 110031+2100.00
 Croatia 200202−2000.00
 Cyprus 310278−1033.33
 Czech Republic 4013010−10000.00
 Denmark 2002012−12000.00
 El Salvador 100102−2000.00
 England 4004016−16000.00
 Estonia 712447−3014.29
 Faroe Islands 412144+0025.00
 Finland 411257−2025.00
 France 200226−4000.00
 Georgia 124441417−3033.33
 Germany 4004318−15000.00
 Gibraltar 101011+0000.00
 Greece 7016213−11000.00
 Hungary 7124610−4014.29
 Iceland 200215−4000.00
 Indonesia 110021+1100.00
 Iraq 100101−1000.00
 Israel 10037722−15000.00
 Italy 7007219−17000.00
 Ivory Coast 100112−1000.00
 Jordan 210121+1050.00
 Kazakhstan 731367−1042.86
 Kosovo 201112−1000.00
 Kyrgyzstan 110021+1100.00
 Latvia 5203911−2040.00
 Liechtenstein 421152+3050.00
 Lithuania 9243913−4022.22
 Luxembourg 614136−3016.67
 Malta 943297+2044.44
 Montenegro 410357−2025.00
 Netherlands 400419−8000.00
 North Macedonia 404044+0000.00
 Northern Ireland 202022+0000.00
 Norway 7016222−20000.00
 Pakistan 110050+5100.00
 Poland 9126615−9011.11
 Portugal 100103−3000.00
 Qatar 101011+0000.00
 Republic of Ireland 200215−4000.00
 Romania[e] 5005317−14000.00
 Russia 402224−2000.00
 San Marino 9900180+18100.00
 Saudi Arabia 210143+1050.00
 Scotland 401316−5000.00
 Serbia 200206−6000.00
 Slovakia 310245−1033.33
 Slovenia 4004110−9000.00
 South Korea 200205−5000.00
 Sudan 110021+1100.00
 Sweden 9009424−20000.00
  Switzerland 300316−5000.00
 Turkey 120210331−28000.00
 Uganda 100123−1000.00
 Ukraine 6024310−7000.00
 United Arab Emirates 100123−1000.00
 United States 201114−3000.00
 Venezuela 100104−4000.00
 Wales 410339−6025.00
Total 3036070173247524−277019.80

See also

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Notes

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  1. ↑ Due to the Gaza war, Israel were required to play their home matches at neutral venues until further notice.[29]
  2. ↑ FIFA member since 16 June 1994.
  3. ↑ Additional matches are scheduled to be played in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the first world cup, however they are not considered to be official hosts of the tournament.[36]
  4. ↑ The tournament was held in 11 cities in 11 UEFA countries (Azerbaijan, Denmark, England, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Romania, Russia, Scotland, and Spain). It was originally scheduled to take place from 12 June to 12 July 2020 but was postponed to 11 June and 11 July 2021.
  5. ↑ Moldova have played four more matches (0–1–3) against Romania, but they are not considered official.[37]

References

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