The game was 0-0 and went into extra time when Kosovo's players left the pitch in Bucharest in protest of the crowd chanting "Serbia".
The match was not completed and it was unclear what would happen next.
Now, the European Football Association Uefa has made a decision in the matter: Romania is awarded a 3-0 victory – which affects Sweden's World Championship chances.
Ranks ahead of Sweden
With the late three-pointer, Romania becomes the best group winner in Division C, two points better than Sweden, and thus ranks ahead of Sweden among the group winners in the Nations League. Four group winners, who do not finish top two in their World Championship qualifying group, get a spot in the playoffs for the 2026 World Championship.
Group winners in the twelve World Championship qualifying groups go directly to the championship – twelve runners-up and the four current NL group winners get to play in the playoffs.
The Swedish Football Association previously stated that they would consider appealing the decision if it could negatively affect Sweden. Now, the possibility is being investigated, says football manager Kim Källström in a text message to TV4's Football Channel.
"The decision primarily concerns the involved teams, but we are investigating the possibility of further impact. It's unfortunate that behavior outside the pitch affects the sporting outcome and affects both involved teams and us," writes Källström.
Fined
Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008, which Serbia has not recognized. The two teams do not play each other in Uefa and Fifa tournaments.
Serbia was fined by Uefa in June this year, after a banner with a provocation against Kosovo was displayed during the European Championship match between Serbia and England. Disciplinary measures were also taken against Serbia during the 2022 World Championship after the team hung a flag in their dressing room depicting Kosovo as part of Serbia.
Romania and Kosovo have also been fined by Uefa for their behavior during the match, approximately 1.5 million kronor and around 70,000 kronor, respectively.
