Europe’s top three football leagues are returning this summer with a staggered schedule due to the 2026 World Cup. La Liga kicks off on August 15, followed by the Premier League on August 21 and Serie A on the weekend of August 22-23. The expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup format required more matches, venues, and an extended calendar, delaying fixture announcements. In the Premier League, Arsenal will host Coventry City in the opening match on August 21 at 20:00. In Serie A, defending champions Inter Milan begin their title defense the following weekend, with the season set to conclude on May 30, 2027.
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