Real Madrid opener in La Liga expected to be rescheduled
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 10:05 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
La Liga is anticipated to postpone Real Madrid's season opener against Real Sociedad, originally set for mid-August, due to player involvement in the 2026 World Cup. Both Morocco and France have advanced to the quarter-finals, with Real Madrid players Brahim Diaz and Kylian Mbappe contributing to their teams. This adjustment will also affect matches involving Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, and Celta Vigo. La Liga plans to finalize its season schedule following the World Cup semi-finals.
- •Real Madrid's opener against Real Sociedad is delayed.
- •Brahim Diaz and Kylian Mbappe advance in the World Cup.
- •La Liga to release the schedule after World Cup semi-finals.
- •Other matches involving Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are also affected.
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — La Liga expected to reschedule Real Madrid opener after World Cup progress
"Action in the Round of 16 tie of the World Cup 2026 has already started, with Morocco and Canada playing the first game of this round, followed by a match between France and Paraguay. Morocco and Fran...
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