Romania, Kosovo to Clash in UEFA Nations League Playoff Final

Bucharest to Host Decisive Match for Promotion to League B

BUCHAREST, Romania - Romania will face Kosovo in the final of the UEFA Nations League playoffs, with the winner earning promotion to League B.

The two teams finished top of their respective groups in League C, with Romania winning Group 1 and Kosovo topping Group 3. The playoff final will be played at the Arena Nationala in Bucharest on Sunday, March 26, 2023.

For Romania, this is a chance to return to League B after being relegated in 2020. Kosovo, meanwhile, is aiming to reach League B for the first time since joining UEFA in 2016.

Tough Test for Both Teams

Both teams have shown impressive form in the Nations League, with Romania winning four of their six matches and Kosovo losing just once.

Romania will be relying on the experience of players like Nicolae Stanciu and Ciprian Tatarusanu, while Kosovo has a number of talented young players, including Edon Zhegrova and Milot Rashica.

The match is expected to be a close one, with both teams having a chance to win.

High Stakes for Promotion

Promotion to League B would be a major achievement for both teams.

For Romania, it would mean a return to the second tier of European football and a chance to compete against some of the continent's top teams.

For Kosovo, it would be a historic moment, as they would become the first team from the country to reach League B.

The winner of the playoff final will also earn a place in the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League Finals, which will be played in the Netherlands.