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The Romanian rugby team faces the USA in the World Rugby Nations Cup 2026, competing for the Pershing Cup. This match is crucial for both teams' world rankings, with Romania currently at 23rd and the USA at 15th. The Pershing Cup has been awarded since 2014, commemorating the 95th anniversary of Romania's first rugby match against the USA in 1919. General John Pershing, after whom the cup is named, played a significant role in World War I and was married to Romanian-born artist Mihaela Rescu. The last encounter between the teams saw the USA win 26-18. Romania's previous match was a narrow loss to Tonga, and they will also face Canada soon.