What happened: Chicago Bulls assistant Jonah Herscu makes his Romania head-coaching debut against Denmark. The opener begins at 17:30 CET, followed by a 16:00 CET home game against Bulgaria on Aug. 30.
Why it matters: The games begin Romania's second-round pre-qualifying campaign for Europe's 2029 championship. Group D play continues across November 2026 and February 2027.
By the numbers: Group D has three teams—Romania, Denmark and Bulgaria—and three competition windows.
What to watch: Romania's opening result will establish the early Group D order.