Wales ended their season on a disappointing note as Romania claimed a 2-1 victory in Bucharest. Romania took the lead through Florian Coman's finish before substitute David Brooks equalized with a well-executed left-foot volley. Wales had opportunities to secure a win but couldn't capitalize, leaving Craig Bellamy's side without an away friendly victory since 2008.

Adrian Rus restored Romania's lead with ten minutes remaining, sealing Wales' fate. The match highlighted Wales' struggles in creating consistent chances, with Bellamy admitting his team "need to be better." Wales remain winless in 2026 following their World Cup play-off disappointment in March, raising concerns about their progression under the new manager.

Bellamy criticized his team for being too deep in build-up and slow moving the ball. The Dragons' Nations League campaign starts in September against Portugal, with matches against Denmark and Norway following. This defeat suggests Wales face a challenging test against top European teams, with significant improvements needed before their next competitive fixture.