Romania returned to the World Cup in 1998, looking to improve on their 1994 knockout-round exit. Under Anghel Iordănescu, they were ready to write the next chapter.
Romania showed enough quality to navigate the group stage, but their campaign ended in the knockout rounds before the latter stages.
Romania emerged from the group stage unbeaten, showing resilience in a tough opening round. In the knockout rounds, they were narrowly knocked out by Croatia in the Round of 16. The narrowest of defeats against Croatia ended what had been a promising tournament run.
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Viorel Moldovan led Romania's attack with 2 goals at the 1998 World Cup.
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Filipescu booked twice 4 cards in a single match vs England.
The tactical mind behind Romania's 1998 campaign. At the helm since the 1994 World Cup best finish: quarter-finals.
Romania's attacking style, led by Viorel Moldovan and Dan Petrescu, was marked by aggressive pressure and quick counterattacks. The team relied on its experience from previous World Cups to navigate the group stage.
