Hearts to meet Sturm Graz in Champions League qualifying
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 10:20 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Heart of Midlothian will face Austrian club Sturm Graz in the second round of Champions League qualifying. The first leg will take place on July 21 or 22, with the return match scheduled for the following midweek. Hearts qualified for the Champions League for the first time in 20 years after finishing second in the Scottish Premiership. Sturm Graz also finished second in their league, behind LASK. Hearts are expected to have a new head coach by the time the matches occur, as current coach Derek McInnes is likely to move to Rangers soon.
- •Hearts face Sturm Graz in Champions League qualifying.
- •First leg set for July 21 or 22.
- •Hearts qualified after finishing second in the Scottish Premiership.
- •Sturm Graz finished second in their domestic league.
- •New management expected at Hearts before the matches.
- 10:20 AMYahoo Sports — Hearts to face Sturm Graz in Champions League qualifying
- 10:20 AMBBC Sport — Hearts to face Sturm Graz in Champions League qualifying
"Heart of Midlothian will face Sturm Graz in the second round of Champions League qualifying.
"Heart of Midlothian will face Sturm Graz in the second round of Champions League qualifying.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 10:20 AMHearts to face Sturm Graz in Champions League qualifying
Heart of Midlothian will face Sturm Graz in the second round of Champions League qualifying.
- BBC SportJun 17, 2026, 10:20 AMHearts to face Sturm Graz in Champions League qualifying
Heart of Midlothian will face Sturm Graz in the second round of Champions League qualifying.
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