Semifinals of the World Cup playoffs
Here you can watch Türkiye vs Romania live on TV and in the stream
March 26, 2026 – 5:18 p.mReading time: 1 min.
The final places for the World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico will be awarded. Turkey faces an uncomfortable opponent.
We are entering the home straight of qualifying for the World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada (June 11th to July 19th). And maybe a big name will fall by the wayside. Turkey faces its first major hurdle in the playoff semi-finals on Thursday evening. Opponent Romania travels to Istanbul with great ambitions, so an intense duel can be expected. For both of them it’s already about everything.
t-online explains where you can watch the duel.
The game between Turkey and Romania will be broadcast live by streaming provider DAZN. The broadcaster shows the game both on TV on DAZN 1 and in the live stream. The match kicks off at 6 p.m. and the broadcast begins at 5:50 p.m. The game is commented on by Julian Engelhard.
No, the World Cup playoff semi-final between Turkey and Romania will not be broadcast on free TV. A paid subscription to DAZN is required for the broadcast.
The initial situation before the game is clear: both teams have secured a second chance at the World Cup ticket through qualification. Turkey is relying on its home strength in the Tüpras Stadyumu in Istanbul, while Romania wants to counteract it with a compact and disciplined style of play.
The focus on the Turkish side is likely to be on offensive talent Arda Güler, who could put his stamp on the game.
