Europa League 2025/26: Who's In? Shocking Upsets & Last Minute Qualifiers!
Europa League 2025/26: The Road to Glory Takes Shape!
The UEFA Europa League 2025/26 is rapidly approaching its final form! After a gruelling qualifying process that kicked off on July 10th and spanned four intense rounds, including play-offs held between August 21st and 28th, we're on the verge of knowing the full lineup. This year, 36 teams will battle it out for the coveted title.
Some teams secured their spots months ago thanks to their stellar domestic league performances. Others found their way in after narrowly missing out on Champions League qualification, losing their respective play-off matches. And then there are the remaining teams, fighting tooth and nail in the play-off stage to claim their place in the Europa League.
While 12 teams are vying for qualification through these play-offs, one team has already punched their ticket: Brann! They delivered a stunning 6-1 aggregate victory over AEK Larnaca, sending the Cypriot side to the Conference League.
Confirmed Teams So Far: A Mix of Familiar Faces and New Challengers
Here's a look at the teams that have already qualified for the UEFA Europa League 2025/26:
- England: Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest
- Italy: Bologna, Roma
- Spain: Real Betis, Celta
- Germany: Stuttgart, Freiburg
- France: Lille, Lyon, Nice*
- Netherlands: Feyenoord*, Go Ahead Eagles
- Türkiye: Fenerbahçe*
- Czechia: Viktoria Plzeň*
- Scotland: Celtic*, Rangers*
- Switzerland: Basel*
- Austria: Salzburg*, Sturm Graz*
- Serbia: Crvena Zvezda*
- Croatia: GNK Dinamo
- Hungary: Ferencváros*
*Teams that qualified from losing the Champions League play-offs
**Teams that qualified from the Europa League play-offs
Remember, after all clubs have qualified for either the Europa League or Conference League, the draw for both competitions will take place on Friday. Prepare for the eight Europa League league phase matches!