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UEFA draws reveal potential opponents for Europa League play-offs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 11:28 AM

Last updated Aug 3, 2026

UEFA draws reveal potential opponents for Europa League play-offs

Summary

The UEFA play-off pairings for the Europa League were drawn today in Nyon. Teams that advance from the third qualifying round will face crucial matchups. Should a team proceed past Pafos FC, they will encounter either Mjällby or Slovan Bratislava in the play-off round. If they do not advance, they will shift to the UEFA Conference League play-off. The play-off matches are scheduled for August 20 and August 27. The focus remains on the upcoming clash against Pafos FC, with the first leg set for August 6 in the Red Bull Arena.

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By the Numbers

•Play-off pairings drawn in Nyon on August 3.
•Teams face either Europa League or Conference League options.
•Matches scheduled for August 20 and August 27.
•First leg against Pafos FC takes place on August 6.
•Second leg in Cyprus follows one week later.

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11:28 AMYahoo Sports — UEFA draw - play-off opponents determined!

What they're saying

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Europa League pairing drawn, Conference League to follow at 14:00The UEFA play-off pairings were drawn today in Nyon: If we advance in Q3 against Pafos FC, we will enter the UEFA Europa League play-of...
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