Gheorghe Hagi to lead Romania in historic match against Sweden

Romania's upcoming match against Sweden on October 5, 2026, marks a significant moment as it will be the first official game with spectators at home under the leadership of Gheorghe Hagi. At 61 years old, Hagi is stepping into this role with great anticipation after his debut on the national team bench in the Nations League against Sweden just days earlier on September 25, 2026.

Tickets for the match went on sale on September 4, 2026, and are available for purchase online. Prices range from 50 RON to 130 RON, with special rates for young fans: children under 15 can buy tickets for just 10 RON, and those aged 15 to 24 can get theirs for 30 RON. Families can benefit from the Family Zone, allowing for a maximum of five tickets in a single order, while typical orders are limited to four tickets.

A processing fee of 2 RON will apply to each ticket purchased. The match will take place at the Arena Națională, a fitting venue for such an important event in Romanian football.

In addition to the home match, Romania will face Sweden in Solna at the Strawberry Arena, where Romanian supporters will have access to 2,200 tickets priced at 130 RON each. Romania's schedule in the Nations League also includes matches against Bosnia on September 28, Poland on October 2, and further games in November.

As fans prepare for this exciting chapter in Romanian football, the anticipation of Hagi's leadership and the upcoming matches brings a renewed sense of hope and enthusiasm to supporters across the country.