Juventus Announces Pre-Season Friendly Against FC Basel Before Asian Tour
Juventus has officially announced a new pre-season friendly match against Swiss club FC Basel, scheduled for July 18, 2026. This fixture serves as the team's first significant test before embarking on their extensive summer tour in the Far East and Australia. The match will take place at St. Jakob-Park in Basel, marking the first encounter between the two sides at this venue since a Champions League meeting in March 2003. Under head coach Luciano Spalletti, the Bianconeri will use this early pre-season game to evaluate young talents from Juventus Next Gen, as many senior players are expected to be unavailable due to their participation in the World Cup, which concludes just one day later. Following this Swiss stopover, Juventus will travel to Hong Kong to face Chelsea, followed by matches against Inter Milan and Palermo in Perth. This announcement highlights a busy summer for the Serie A giants, balancing high-profile international friendlies with squad development and potential transfer market activities. Ticketing details for away supporters will be released on the club's official website in due course.
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