World Cup semifinals delay Barcelona’s, Real Madrid’s La Liga starts

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: July 14, 2026Country: Spain

Sports

World Cup semifinals delay Barcelona’s, Real Madrid’s La Liga starts

La Liga has postponed Barcelona's and Real Madrid's opening matches for the 2026-2027 season due to the involvement of several players from both clubs in the World Cup semifinals. France face Spain on Tuesday, while England take on Argentina on Wednesday. Defending champions Barcelona will start their season on August 23 at Elche, while Real Madrid will play their first game under Jose Mourinho on August 22 at Espanyol. Their original openers against Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad have been moved to August 27 and 26 respectively.

Stay informed with NewsBoulevard

Get the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox

Related News

2026 World Cup: In Atlanta, a bar offers a unique immersive experience

SportsUnited States

AfricaNews•7m ago

2026 World Cup: In Atlanta, a bar offers a unique immersive experience

In Atlanta, a bar located meters from the stadium where seven 2026 World Cup matches have already taken place offers a virtual reality experience for fans without tickets. Customers can watch matches for just $11, far less than the exorbitant semifinal ticket prices of around $15,000. Football fan Hina Maqbool explains that this price is reasonable and that she cannot afford official tickets.

Ruto Boosts AFC Leopards Sponsorship to Ksh 100M, Pledges Stadium Upgrade

SportsPoliticsKenya

kenyans.co.ke•8m ago

Ruto Boosts AFC Leopards Sponsorship to Ksh 100M, Pledges Stadium Upgrade

President William Ruto increased AFC Leopards' annual sponsorship from Ksh75 million to Ksh100 million during a meeting at State House on July 15, 2026. He also provided Ksh10 million, with half to be shared among players and the remaining for new signings. Ruto pledged government assistance to upgrade the club's stadium, directing Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya to develop a design.

World Cup 2026 Young Player award favourites ranked as Cubarsi leads race

SportsSpain

efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com•9m ago

World Cup 2026 Young Player award favourites ranked as Cubarsi leads race

Spain defender Pau Cubarsí, aged 19, has emerged as the leading contender for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Young Player of the Tournament award after helping Spain reach the final. He leads ahead of teammate Lamine Yamal, France's Désiré Doué, Morocco's Ayyoub Bouaddi, and Norway's Antonio Nusa. Cubarsí has played every game with a strong defensive record, while Yamal contributed a goal, and Doué scored against Norway and won a crucial penalty.

Stay Updated with NewsBoulevard

Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox

Learn more