Hearts, Hibs, and Motherwell prepare for Euro qualifying draws

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Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Hearts, Hibs, and Motherwell prepare for Euro qualifying draws

Summary

Heart of Midlothian, Hibernian, and Motherwell will learn their opponents in European qualifying during draws in Nyon on Wednesday. Hearts enters the Champions League qualifiers for the first time in 20 years and faces either Fenerbahce or Sturm Graz, while Hibs is seeded in the Conference League but plans are uncertain after their manager was poached. Motherwell, unseeded, could face stronger teams including Ajax and Copenhagen amidst their own search for a new manager. The draws will clarify potential matchups ahead of fixtures on July 21/22.

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Key Details

•Champions League draw at 11:00 BST; Conference League at 13:00 BST.
•Hearts faces Fenerbahce or Sturm Graz in prelim qualifiers.
•Hibs finds themselves seeded while Motherwell is unseeded.
•Motherwell's possible opponents include Ajax and Braga.
•Matches set to occur in late July.

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Heart of Midlothian, Hibernian and Motherwell will find out their first opponents in European qualifying on Wednesday, but who might they face?
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