Global football schedule features Europa League and La Liga matches

A heavy schedule of international football matches is set for Wednesday, September 16, 2026, spanning several major leagues and continental tournaments.

In Europe, the UEFA Europa League kicks off its new season with a variety of fixtures, including Milan vs. Benfica, Anderlecht vs. Lyon, and Bayer Leverkusen vs. Celje. Meanwhile, La Liga continues with Matchday 6, featuring Barcelona against Racing Santander and Atletico Madrid against Osasuna.

In England, the League Cup (Carabao Cup) third round features matchups such as Manchester United vs. Brighton and Everton vs. Wolverhampton.

In Asia, the AFC Champions League Elite and AFC Champions League 2 are underway, with matches involving teams from South Korea, Japan, and the UAE. Additionally, the Ziraat Turkish Cup is holding its first qualifying round matches.