Fenerbahce Wins, Thun and Dinamo Zagreb Draw in Champions League Qualifiers

The 2026/27 UEFA Champions League qualifying rounds are underway following the conclusion of the World Cup, with four second-round matches played on Tuesday and return legs scheduled for next week. In a key match, Swiss champions Thun took an early lead against Dinamo Zagreb through Brighton Labao's goal in the 20th minute, marking Thun's first Champions League goal in 21 years. However, Dinamo's Mica Zak equalized in the 86th minute, setting up a decisive second leg in Croatia. The loser of this tie will face Hapoel Be'er Sheva, provided the Israeli club does not win their own qualifier.

Meanwhile, Turkish side Fenerbahce secured a 1-0 victory over Polish club Gornik Zabrze thanks to a stunning free-kick by Aleksandar Talisca in the 37th minute. Fenerbahce, which has had an active summer transfer window signing notable players such as La Liga's second top scorer from last season, Daut Moriki, Mason Greenwood from Marseille, and Nathan Aké from Manchester City (who started the match), moved closer to reaching the Champions League group stage for the first time since the 2008/09 season.