Romanian Cup Round 3 results see Liga 2 upsets

The third round of the Romanian Cup (Cupa României) concluded on August 12, 2026, with 24 matches determining the teams advancing to the play-off stage scheduled for August 19. The round saw several significant upsets, including the elimination of six Liga 2 teams. Notable results include a 5-0 victory for SC Popești Leordeni over CS Dinamo București and a 5-0 win for Minaur Baia Mare against CSM Olimpia Satu Mare.

Other key outcomes included FC Bihor Oradea securing a 3-0 win against Crișul Sântandrei, and Politehnica Timișoara advancing past CSC Dumbrăvița with a 1-0 victory after extra time. In a closely contested match, CSM Târgu Jiu was eliminated by SCM Râmnicu Vâlcea following a penalty shootout after a 0-0 draw.

The 24 qualifying teams will move into a play-off phase featuring 16 matches, where they will eventually meet the eight teams from the Superliga.