Fenerbahçe 2026 Champions League qualifiers

In July 2026, Turkish club Fenerbahçe opened the 2026‑27 UEFA Champions League second‑qualifying round with a 1‑0 win over Poland’s Gornik Zabrze, securing an advantage ahead of the return leg. The victory came after squad adjustments that saw new signings Mason Greenwood and Nathan Ake added, while Cengiz Ünder and Ognjen Mimovic left the UEFA roster.

A week later, Fenerbahçe turned its focus to the third‑qualifying round, preparing for a first‑leg clash against Austrian side Sturm Graz. Training sessions highlighted passing, core work and speed drills, and featured midfielder N'Golo Kante, who had just returned from the France national team after the World Cup. Kante was assigned the number 91 shirt and was being evaluated for possible involvement in the upcoming tie. The club aimed to secure a favorable result to advance to the play‑off stage of Europe’s premier club competition.