Fenerbahce, Besiktas, and Basaksehir have learned their potential third qualifying round opponents following UEFA draws held in Nyon, Switzerland, on July 20, 2026.
The three Turkish clubs are preparing for their second qualifying round fixtures.
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The second qualifying round begins on July 21-22 for Fenerbahce, which faces Polish club Gornik Zabrze in the UEFA Champions League.
The return leg is scheduled for July 28-29.
Besiktas hosts Danish side FC Midtjylland on July 23 at Tupras Stadium in the UEFA Europa League, before traveling to Denmark on July 30.
Basaksehir plays Finland's Inter Turku in the UEFA Conference League.
Potential Third Round Scenarios
If Fenerbahce defeats Gornik Zabrze, it will face the winner of the Sturm Graz versus Hearts tie in the Champions League third qualifying round.
The matches are set for August 4-5 and August 11.
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Should Fenerbahce drop out, it will move to the Europa League third qualifying round against the winner of Twente versus Ferencvaros.
Besiktas will advance to face the winner of the Hradec Kralove and Tromso match in the Europa League third qualifying round on August 20 and August 27 if it overcomes Midtjylland.
In the event of a defeat, Besiktas will transfer to the Conference League third qualifying round to play the winner of Bohemian against Ballkani, according to UEFA draw results reported by Milliyet.
Preparations for Besiktas continued under head coach Vincenzo Italiano at the BJK Nevzat Demir Facilities on July 20.
The session included conditioning, tactical drills, 5-v-2 ball possession routines, full-pitch tactical movements, and individual shooting exercises focused on offensive finishing.
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Meanwhile, Basaksehir will advance to face the winner of the Vaduz and Atletic Club d'Escaldes match in the Conference League third qualifying round on August 6 and August 13 if it eliminates Inter Turku.
