Başakşehir's Conference League opponent revealed after draw
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Turkish club Başakşehir learned its potential opponent in the UEFA Europa Conference League third qualifying round.
- If Başakşehir eliminates Inter Turku, they will face the winner of the Vaduz vs. Athletic Club d'Escaldes match.
- The second qualifying round matches are scheduled for July 22 and July 30, with the third qualifying round matches on August 6 and August 13.
Turkish football club Başakşehir has discovered its potential adversary in the third qualifying round of the 2026/27 UEFA Europa Conference League. The draw, held at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland, has set the stage for the upcoming matches.
Başakşehir, which begins its Conference League campaign in the second qualifying round, will face either Vaduz or Athletic Club d'Escaldes if they successfully overcome their initial opponent, Inter Turku. The first leg against the Finnish side Inter Turku is scheduled for July 22 in Istanbul, with the return leg taking place on July 30 in Finland.
Should Başakşehir advance, their third qualifying round fixtures are slated for August 6 and August 13. The club will be aiming to progress through the early stages of the competition to secure a spot in the group stages.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.