Moldova's national team coach Cleșcenco extends contract for 2026 qualifiers
Serghei Cleșcenco will continue as the head coach of Moldova's national team! The Moldovan Football Federation (FMF) made the official announcement in the final hours of 2024.
The Moldovan Football Federation has not revealed the details of the new contract, but it has confirmed that the coach will lead the national team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. All the matches are scheduled for this year.
Serghei Cleșcenco took charge of the national team in 2021. Since then, he has become the most successful coach in the history of Moldova's national team. A year ago, the "Tricolors" came close to qualifying for their first-ever European Championship finals.
This year, Moldova's national team won Group D2 of the UEFA Nations League with 9 points, earning promotion to League C. In 2024, the "Tricolors" recorded 6 wins and 2 draws in the 10 matches played, with a goal difference of 15-9.
Translation by Iurie Tataru