On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, the Georgia national football team will take on Romania at Mikheil Meskhi Stadium in Tbilisi in the June International friendly. Both Georgia vs Romania European sides are using the June window to regroup, rebuild, and set the stage for a fresh start.
Georgia enters the match on a two-game undefeated streak, whereas Romania searches for momentum after dropping its last two consecutive outings.
Historically, Romania has held the upper hand in soccer meetings (3 wins out of 4 games), but Georgia won the most recent friendly encounter in 2021.
For the hosts, it is an opportunity to build on recent winning momentum on home turf. Meanwhile, the fixture marks a massive milestone for Romania, signaling the official start of a new era under a returning national icon.
Georgia vs Romania Match Details: Date, Time & Venue
- Fixture: Georgia vs. Romania (International Friendly)
- Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
- Kick-off Time: 6:00 PM Local Time / 5:00 PM BST / 10:30 PM IST
- Venue: Mikheil Meskhi Stadium, Tbilisi, Georgia
- Referee: Mohammed Al Mazeed (Qatar)
Team Context & Recent Form
Georgia: Building Momentum At Home
Georgia enters this fixture looking to secure back-to-back victories following a solid 2-0 win over Lithuania in their most recent match, which successfully snapped a five-game winless streak. Having missed out on qualification for the upcoming World Cup after finishing behind heavyweights Spain and Turkey, Jvarosnebi are completely focused on stabilizing their form under Willy Sagnol.
Historically, Georgia has struggled significantly against the visitors, but they did run out 2-1 winners in their most recent head-to-head meeting five years ago. Playing in front of a passionate Tbilisi crowd, they will be confident in their ability to establish high-pressing dominance early.
Romania: The Hagi Era Begins Anew
Tuesday’s road trip marks a highly anticipated fresh chapter for the Tricolorii. Legendary figure Gheorghe Hagi takes charge of the national team for his very first match since returning for a second stint at the helm on April 20.
Following a narrow 1-0 defeat to Turkey in March’s playoff semi-finals and a subsequent 2-0 loss against Slovakia, Romania is looking to shake off a rough patch that has left them winless in their last five away fixtures.
Hagi will be desperate to instill immediate tactical discipline and transition fluidity to snap their dismal away record and spoil the party in Tbilisi.
Georgia vs Romania Starting Lineups XI
- Georgia (4-3-3) Starting Lineups XI vs Romania: Mamardashvili; Gocholeishvili, Gelashvili, Dvali, Azarovi; Kochorashvili, Chakvetadze, Mekvabishvili; Davitashvili, Mikautadze, Kvernadze.
- Romania (4-3-3) Starting Lineups XI vs Georgia: Radu; Ratiu, Dragusin, Ghita, Sorescu; Marin, Stanciu, Dragomir; Man, Munteanu, Hagi.
Team News & Key Players to Watch
Georgia
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia: The Paris Saint-Germain winger is highly unlikely to feature in this match following his crucial role in the French club’s exhausting UEFA Champions League final victory over Arsenal over the weekend.
- Giorgi Mamardashvili: The Liverpool goalkeeper will anchor the defensive lines, looking to secure another clean sheet.
- Georges Mikautadze: The Villarreal frontman will lead the attack and remains a lethal threat inside the penalty box.
Romania
- Radu Dragusin: Fresh off helping Tottenham Hotspur retain their Premier League status, the center-back will be the vital defensive anchor for Hagi’s backline.
- Louis Munteanu: With Daniel Birligea missing out through injury, the DC United forward is expected to lead the line centrally.
- Dennis Man & Ianis Hagi: Will provide creative wide coverage to feed transitions into the box.
Match Prediction
- Georgia 2–0 Romania
While the absence of star man Khvicha Kvaratskhelia handles a blow to Georgia’s creative flair, the hosts possess more than enough structural chemistry and tactical consistency to exploit Romania’s current travel vulnerabilities.
Given Romania’s poor defensive record on the road and the fact that Hagi is just beginning to implement his system, expect a cohesive Georgian team to comfortably edge out a victory in front of their home fans.
Where to Watch Georgia vs Romania in the USA?
American Fans can watch the Georgia vs Romania international friendly soccer match live on Fubo Sports Network 2.
| Platform | Channel / Coverage | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Fubo | Fubo Sports Network 2 | Live stream with a free trial available for new users. |
| Apple TV App | Live Event Link | Available to track or stream depending on linked TV provider credentials. |
| FOX Sports | Live Data & Tracking | Offers live match stats, box scores, and real-time commentary. |
| ESPN | Live Tracker | Provides up-to-the-minute scores and statistical analysis. |
