Sabah FC to face TNS in UEFA Champions League first qualifying round

The draw for the first qualifying round of the 2026/2027 UEFA Champions League season is currently underway.

Operative Information Center-OMM reports that the draw has determined the opponent for the Azerbaijani club "Sabah".

The event took place at the UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland. According to the results, "Sabah" will face the Welsh club TNS. The Azerbaijani representative is set to host the first leg of the tie at home.

The first qualifying round matches are scheduled to take place on July 7-8 and July 14-15. The UEFA Champions League, the most prestigious club competition in European football, serves as a significant platform for Azerbaijani clubs to gain international experience and improve their UEFA coefficient ranking. "Sabah" will be looking to leverage its home-field advantage in the opening match to secure a favorable result against their Welsh opponents.