La Liga Opening Match Postponed Due to World Cup Semifinalists
Real Madrid’s opening La Liga match against Real Sociedad, scheduled for August 15, 2026, has been postponed because the club has players (Brahim Díaz for Morocco, or Mbappé, Tchouaméni, Konaté for France) in the World Cup semifinals. La Liga president Javier Tebas confirmed the delay to allow three weeks of rest and preparation. The match is rescheduled for August 26-27. Other matches, including Barcelona vs. Athletic Club, may also be affected depending on Spain’s progress.
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La Liga: First Matchday to Be Played Over 12 Days Due to 2026 World Cup
The 2026/2027 La Liga season will kick off on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 7:30 PM with Alavés vs. Getafe. However, due to the 2026 World Cup, La Liga has decided to postpone some matches from the first matchday. Clubs that sent multiple internationals to the World Cup will play their matches later. Seven matches will be played between August 15 and August 19. Valencia vs. Betis is scheduled for August 25, Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad on August 26, and FC Barcelona vs. Athletic on August 27. The schedule adjustment aims to accommodate players returning from World Cup duty.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertLa Liga Postpones First Matchday for Real Madrid and Barcelona Due to World Cup
La Liga announced on Tuesday that Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Athletic Bilbao, and Real Sociedad will start their league season a week later than other clubs due to several of their players still competing in the World Cup. Real Madrid and Barcelona were originally scheduled to face Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao respectively on the opening matchday. Those matches have been postponed to August 26 and 27. Instead, both teams will begin their campaigns with matchday 2 fixtures: Espanyol Barcelona vs Real Madrid on August 22 and Elche vs FC Barcelona on August 23. In contrast, Atletico Madrid, which has nine players in the World Cup semifinals, will host Malaga on the original date of August 19. The first matchday of La Liga will now stretch over twelve days, from August 15 to August 27.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuLaLiga 2026-27 Season to Start April 15 with Alavés-Getafe and Four Postponed Matches
LaLiga EA Sports 2026-27 season schedule has been released, with the first matchday starting on April 15 featuring Alavés-Getafe at 19:30 and Sevilla-Rayo at 21:30. Due to the World Cup semifinals, four matches are postponed. Atleti-Málaga is rescheduled to August 19 at 21:00 at the club's request. The remaining three postponed matches are scheduled for the following week: Valencia-Betis on August 25, Real Madrid-Real Sociedad on August 26, and Barça-Athletic on August 27. Celta-Osasuna was not postponed despite Celta having a player in the semifinals. Matchday two begins on August 20 with Rayo-Alavés, and matchday three at the end of August includes Madrid hosting Málaga and Barcelona playing Rayo Vallecano.
Fútbol en AS.comLaLiga 2026-27 Season to Start on April 15 with Alavés-Getafe and Four Postponed Matches
LaLiga EA Sports has announced the schedule for the 2026-27 season, which will begin on April 15 with Alavés-Getafe at 19:30. Due to the World Cup semifinals, four matches have been postponed. Atleti-Málaga will be played on August 19 at 21:00 at Atlético's request. Other postponed matches include Valencia-Betis on August 25, Real Madrid-Real Sociedad on August 26, and Barça-Athletic on August 27. Celta-Osasuna chose not to postpone despite Celta's Borja Iglesias being in the World Cup semifinals. Matchday two starts on August 20 with Rayo-Alavés, and matchday three at the end of August features Madrid hosting Málaga and Barcelona playing Rayo Vallecano.
Feed MRSS-S real_madrid_aReal Sociedad to Debut in LaLiga on August 21 at Villamarín After Opening Match Postponed
LaLiga has announced the schedules for the first three matchdays of the 2026-27 season, confirming that Real Sociedad's opening match against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu has been postponed to Wednesday, August 26 due to the World Cup. As a result, Real Sociedad will make their season debut on Friday, August 21 against Betis at the Benito Villamarín, a match originally scheduled as the second matchday. The txuriurdin's first home game at Anoeta, which is undergoing renovations to increase capacity, will be on Saturday, August 29 at 7:00 PM against Espanyol. The article includes an image of Real Sociedad captain Mikel Oyarzabal from a previous visit to the Villamarín.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaReal Sociedad to Start LaLiga Season on August 21 Against Betis After Real Madrid Match Postponed
LaLiga has announced the schedules for the first three matchdays of the 2026-27 season, confirming that Real Sociedad's opening match against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu has been postponed to August 26 due to the 2026 World Cup. As a result, Real Sociedad will make their LaLiga debut on Friday, August 21 at 9:00 PM against Betis at La Cartuja stadium. The team's first home match at Anoeta, which is undergoing capacity expansion works adding 2,000 more seats, will be on Saturday, August 29 at 7:00 PM against Espanyol. The demanding start includes five matches in 16 or 17 days, with additional fixtures against Celta (September 2) and Elche (September 6). The article also notes that Pellegrino Matarazzo's team faces a challenging opening period.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaReal Sociedad's LaLiga 2026-27 Debut Delayed to August 21 at La Cartuja Against Betis
LaLiga has announced the schedules for the first three matchdays of the 2026-27 season, confirming that Real Sociedad's opening match against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu has been postponed to Wednesday, August 26 due to the 2026 World Cup. As a result, Real Sociedad will make their league debut on Friday, August 21 at 9:00 PM against Betis at La Cartuja stadium. The team's first home match at Anoeta, which is undergoing renovations to expand capacity by 2,000 seats, will be on Saturday, August 29 at 7:00 PM against Espanyol. The schedule is demanding for Pellegrino Matarazzo's side, with five matches in 16-17 days including early fixtures against Celta and Elche in early September.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaLaLiga Schedules Released: Three Matches Postponed on Opening Matchday Due to World Cup
LaLiga has announced the schedules for the first three matchdays of the 2026/27 season, with the opening match set for Saturday, August 15 between Alavés and Getafe at 7:30 PM. Three matches on the first matchday have been postponed due to players participating in the World Cup semifinals: Valencia vs. Betis, Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad, and Barcelona vs. Athletic Club. These matches will be rescheduled for August 25, 26, and 27 respectively. Notably, the Atlético Madrid vs. Málaga match on August 19 has not been postponed, despite Atlético also having players in the World Cup semifinals. Matchday two begins on August 20 with Rayo Vallecano vs. Alavés, with no further World Cup-related postponements. The article also promotes the AS app for real-time alerts and match tracking.
Feed MRSS-S real_madrid_aLaLiga 2026-27 Season to Start with Five Postponed Matches Due to World Cup Conflicts
The 2026-27 LaLiga season will have an anomalous start with five of ten First Division matches postponed due to players participating in the World Cup final phase. The employers' association and clubs unanimously approved starting the season on August 15, but delaying matches for teams with players in the World Cup to ensure three weeks of vacation and three weeks of preseason. The players' union AFE opposed this, preferring a full delay, but a mediator ruled in favor of clubs. The first matchday pairings were designed to cross teams most likely affected, including Real Madrid-Real Sociedad, Barcelona-Athletic, Celta-Osasuna, and Atlético-Málaga. A fifth postponed match depends on the Argentina-Switzerland result: if Argentina wins, Valencia-Betis is postponed; if Switzerland wins, Sevilla-Rayo is delayed. Postponed matches are expected to be played during the week between the first and second matchdays.
Feed MRSS-S fc_barcelona_aWorld Cup Semifinals Force Postponement of Four LaLiga Opening Matches
The 2026-27 LaLiga season's first matchday, scheduled for August 14-16, will be disrupted by the World Cup semifinals. LaLiga president Javier Tebas confirmed that matches involving teams with players in the semifinals will be postponed. Four matches are already postponed: Barcelona-Athletic, Real Madrid-Real Sociedad, Atlético-Málaga, and Celta-Osasuna, due to Spanish and French players. Two additional matches (Sevilla-Rayo Vallecano and Valencia-Betis) are at risk depending on the Argentina-Switzerland quarterfinal result. The postponed matches will be played on a midweek date in August between the second and third matchdays. Players will receive three weeks of rest and three weeks of preparation as per the collective agreement. The article lists LaLiga players from Spain, France, Argentina, Switzerland, Norway, and England who are involved in the World Cup knockout stages.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaWorld Cup Disrupts LaLiga's First Matchday: Four Matches Postponed, More Possible
The 2026-27 LaLiga season's first matchday, scheduled for August 14-16, faces disruption due to the World Cup. LaLiga president Javier Tebas confirmed that matches involving teams with players in the World Cup semifinals will be postponed. With Spain and France already qualified for the semifinals, four matches are affected: Barcelona vs. Athletic Club, Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad, Atlético Madrid vs. Málaga, and Celta Vigo vs. Osasuna. Additionally, Sevilla vs. Rayo Vallecano or Valencia vs. Real Betis may be postponed depending on the outcome of the Argentina-Switzerland quarterfinal, as Swiss players Djibril Sow and Rubén Vargas (Sevilla) or Argentine Giovani Lo Celso (Betis) could reach the semis. The postponed matches will likely be played between the second and third matchdays. Tebas emphasized that players will receive the mandated three weeks of rest and three weeks of preparation, with the first matchday split into six matches on August 14 and three or four on a midweek date.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaWorld Cup Disrupts LaLiga's First Matchday: Four Matches Postponed, More Possible
The 2026-27 LaLiga season's first matchday, scheduled for August 14-16, faces disruption due to the ongoing World Cup. LaLiga president Javier Tebas confirmed that matches involving teams with players in the World Cup semifinals will be postponed. With Spain and France already qualified for the semis, four matches are affected: Barcelona vs. Athletic, Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad, Atlético vs. Málaga, and Celta vs. Osasuna. Additionally, Sevilla vs. Rayo Vallecano or Valencia vs. Betis may be postponed depending on the Argentina-Switzerland quarterfinal result, as Swiss players Djibril Sow and Rubén Vargas (Sevilla) or Argentine Lo Celso (Betis) could reach the semis. The Norway-England quarterfinal will not cause further postponements as players from those teams are already covered. Postponed matches will be rescheduled between the second and third matchdays, with Tebas stating players will receive three weeks of rest and preparation as per the collective agreement.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaKoundé delays Barcelona's LaLiga debut
FC Barcelona will begin their LaLiga season one week later than most teams due to defender Jules Koundé's participation in the World Cup semifinals with France. LaLiga president Javier Tebas confirmed that clubs with players in the semifinals can postpone their first matchday to respect players' right to a month of vacation. Barcelona was originally scheduled to face Athletic Club at Camp Nou on August 15-16 but will now start the season away at Elche. The postponed match will be played midweek before the third matchday. Real Madrid faces a similar situation with Kylian Mbappé and Aurélien Tchouaméni. Barcelona could see more players reach the semifinals, as they have eight Spanish national team members and one English player still competing.
Feed MRSS-S fc_barcelona_aReal Madrid's World Cup Semifinalists Force Postponement of La Liga Opener
The first matchday of La Liga, starting August 15, 2026, will see at least one postponed match: Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad. This is because Real Madrid has at least one player (Brahim Diaz for Morocco, or Mbappé, Tchouaméni, and Konaté for France) guaranteed to reach the World Cup semifinals. La Liga president Javier Tebas confirmed that teams with a significant number of players in the World Cup semifinals or final will have their opening matches postponed to a midweek slot. Other matches at risk include Barcelona vs. Athletic Club, Atlético Madrid vs. Málaga, and Celta Vigo vs. Osasuna, depending on Spain's and other nations' progress. Most other league matches will proceed as scheduled on the opening weekend.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaReal Madrid's World Cup Semifinalists Force La Liga Start Delay
La Liga's opening matchday on August 15, 2026, will see at least one postponed fixture: Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad, as Real Madrid has at least one player (Brahim for Morocco, or Mbappé, Tchouaméni, Konaté for France) reaching the World Cup semifinals. League president Javier Tebas confirmed that teams with players in the semifinals or final will have their first match postponed to ensure three weeks of rest. Real Madrid-Real Sociedad is rescheduled for August 26-27. Other matches at risk include Barcelona vs. Athletic Club, Atlético Madrid vs. Málaga, and Celta Vigo vs. Osasuna, depending on Spain's progress. However, most league matches will proceed as scheduled, as Tebas noted it is impractical to delay games for teams whose players were eliminated early.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaReal Madrid Secures Semifinalist Status, Delays La Liga Start Against Real Sociedad
The first matchday of La Liga, starting August 15, 2026, will see at least one postponed match: Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad. This is because Real Madrid has players (Brahim for Morocco, or Mbappé, Tchouaméni, Konaté for France) likely to reach the World Cup semifinals. La Liga president Javier Tebas confirmed that teams with players in the World Cup semifinals or final will have their opening matches postponed to ensure three weeks of rest. Real Madrid-Real Sociedad is rescheduled for August 26-27. Other matches at risk include Barcelona vs. Athletic Club, Atlético Madrid vs. Málaga, and Celta Vigo vs. Osasuna, depending on Spain's progress. Most other league matches will proceed as scheduled.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaSchedule Chaos Due to World Cup Semifinals; Real Madrid First Affected
The upcoming LaLiga season faces a scheduling disruption because of the World Cup semifinals. Real Madrid is confirmed to have at least one player (Brahim for Morocco or Mbappé, Tchouaméni, or Konaté for France) in the semifinals, triggering a league rule that postpones their opening match. LaLiga president Javier Tebas confirmed that teams with players in the World Cup semifinals will have their first matchday postponed to allow three weeks of rest and three weeks of preparation. As a result, the Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad match, originally scheduled for August 14-16, will be rescheduled to a midweek slot between the second and third matchdays. Other matches at risk include Barcelona vs. Athletic, Atlético vs. Málaga, and Celta vs. Osasuna. The league is waiting for the World Cup semifinals to be finalized before releasing the full first matchday schedule. The Spanish Players' Association (AFE) has expressed frustration over the scheduling situation.
Feed MRSS-S real_madrid_aReal Madrid vs Real Sociedad Match Postponed Due to World Cup Semifinalists
The La Liga match between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad, originally scheduled for the first matchday, has been postponed. The decision was made because Real Madrid will have at least one player participating in the World Cup semifinals, causing schedule chaos. This is the first instance of a club being affected by the extended World Cup schedule, highlighting the disruption to domestic leagues caused by the tournament's later stages.
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