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Hearts face potential European opponents after draw updates

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 9:04 AM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Hearts face potential European opponents after draw updates

Summary

Hearts learned their potential European opponents after the draw held on August 4, 2026. Should they defeat Benfica, they will face either Aarhus of Denmark or Sabah of Azerbaijan in the Europa League play-off round. If they lose to Benfica, they will move to the Conference League play-off against Paide Linnameeskond of Estonia or Rapid Vienna. Fans expressed mixed feelings about the prospects, with hopes of a winnable tie against Rapid Vienna if necessary. The team's early-season form and integration of new players will factor into their chances.

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Status Watch

•Hearts will face Benfica next in the Europa League.
•A win against Benfica leads to potential matches with Aarhus or Sabah.
•A loss sends Hearts into the Conference League against Paide or Rapid Vienna.
•Fans expressed cautious optimism about the draw's prospects.
•Team performance and player integration will be crucial in upcoming matches.

Latest Updates

9:04 AMYahoo Sports — Conference League draw 'best we could have hoped for'

What they're saying

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The Tynecastle side will face Aarhus of Denmark or Sabah of Azerbaijan should they progress to the Europa League play-off round by defeating Benfica. Defeat to Benfica would send Hearts into a Conference League play-off against Paide Linnameeskond of Estonia or Rapid Vienna.
— Yahoo Sports

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