Svjetsko prvenstvo 2026, datumi početka Premier lige, Bundeslige, LaLige, Serie A i Ligue 1

After the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, European football leagues have announced their start dates for the new season. The Premier League, Bundesliga, LaLiga, Serie A, and Ligue 1 will begin their campaigns with varying schedules, reflecting the continent’s ongoing rhythm of competition. The Spanish LaLiga will kick off on August 15, marking its return after the global attention of the World Cup. The league features Real Madrid and Barcelona, both of which had players participating in the tournament, and fans are eagerly anticipating the transfer market's impact on the teams' performance. The opening weekend will see matches on Saturday, August 15, including Alavés versus Getafe and Sevilla against Rayo Vallecano. The schedule extends over two weeks, with key fixtures set for Tuesday, August 25, featuring Valencia against Real Betis, and Wednesday, August 26, when Real Madrid faces Real Sociedad. The final match of the first week will take place on Thursday, August 27, with FC Barcelona hosting Athletic Club. The Premier League begins later, on August 21, with a packed schedule spanning four days. On Friday, August 21, Arsenal will face Coventry City, while Saturday brings Hull City against Manchester United and Ipswich Town against Sunderland. Other notable games include Nottingham Forest against Leeds United and Everton against Crystal Palace. Sunday sees Brighton against Aston Villa and Manchester City against Bournemouth, with Newcastle United challenging Liverpool. The week concludes on Monday, August 24, with Fulham taking on Chelsea. In Germany, the Bundesliga starts on August 28, following the World Cup. The league’s first round will run from Friday, August 28, through Sunday, August 30. Key matches include Bayern Munich facing VfB Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund against Hamburger SV. Other fixtures feature FC Cologne against TSG Hoffenheim and Mainz 05 against SC Paderborn. The weekend will also see RB Leipzig challenge Borussia Mönchengladbach, and SV Elversberg take on Bayer Leverkusen. Italian Serie A opens on August 22, with the first round scheduled from Saturday, August 22, to Monday, August 24. Matches include Udinese against Como and Inter Milan against Monza, alongside Genoa versus Napoli. Sunday highlights include Venezia against Lecce and Frosinone against Juventus, while Torino takes on AC Milan and Atalanta faces Sassuolo. The week ends with Bologna against Lazio and AS Roma against Fiorentina. French Ligue 1 begins on August 21, with the first round running from Friday, August 21, to Sunday, August 23. Paris Saint-Germain, the reigning champions of the UEFA Champions League and double winners of Ligue 1, will be among the top contenders. The opening fixture includes a game between RC Lens and PSG, with other matches involving Lyon, Marseille, and Nice. The league’s structure ensures a competitive calendar throughout the season, with the top clubs aiming to reclaim their dominance. These schedules reflect the timing of the World Cup and the anticipation surrounding the return to regular-season play. With each league setting its own pace, fans can look forward to a busy and exciting campaign ahead.