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The 2025/26 Champions League first round qualifiers begin today.
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Fifty-three teams are competing for seven group stage spots.
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Ten matches kick off the action across Europe.
Today, July 8, the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League qualifying campaign kicks off across Europe with the Champions League first round qualifiers.
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Just 38 days after Paris Saint-Germain crushed Inter Milan 5–0 in last season’s final, 53 clubs battle for seven remaining spots in the 36-team group stage.
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Teams race through three qualifying rounds and a play-off phase from July 8 to August 27 to book their place in football’s premier club event.
Here are today’s ten opening fixtures:
KuPS vs. Milsami
Iberia 1999 vs. Malmö FF
Noah vs. Budućnost Podgorica
Levadia vs. Rīgas FS
Olimpija Ljubljana vs. Kairat Almaty
FC Drita vs. FC 03 Differdange
The New Saints vs. Shkendija
Víkingur vs. Lincoln Red Imps
KF Egnatia vs. Breiðablik
Virtus vs. Zrinjski Mostar
Every goal drives dream runs in these Champions League first round qualifiers, tests favourites and ignites hope for underdogs.
Fans brace for shocks as the race to the group stage begins.
