Global football fixture list released for Thursday, 20 August 2026
A comprehensive schedule for Thursday's matches has been published, featuring decisive rounds in South American competitions and European qualifying fixtures.
A detailed schedule for football matches taking place on Thursday, 20 August 2026, has been released, covering a wide range of international and domestic competitions. The fixture list includes critical matches for the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana, alongside qualifying rounds for the Europa League and Conference League.
In the Copa Libertadores, LDU Quito is scheduled to face Mirassol at 19:00, while Corinthians will take on Rosario Central at 21:30. These matches are part of the decisive stages of the tournament, with broadcasting rights held by ESPN 4, Disney+ Premium, and ESPN.
The Copa Sudamericana features two matches kicking off at 19:00, with Olimpia hosting Vasco da Gama and CSD Macara facing Santos FC. A later fixture sees Botafogo RJ play against Cienciano at 21:30. Paramount+ and Disney+ Premium are listed as the primary broadcasters for these South American contests.
European qualifying rounds are also prominent in the schedule. In the Europa League, Kairat Almaty plays Anderlecht at 12:00, and FK Crvena Zvezda faces Viktoria Plzen at 15:00. The Conference League qualifiers include Atalanta versus Hapoel Tel Aviv at 15:30, with other matches involving FC Midtjylland, PAOK Thessaloniki, and Motherwell.
Domestic leagues are well represented, with Serie B matches including Athletic Club against CRB and Novorizontino versus America-MG. The Saudi Pro League features Al-Fayha against Al Hilal, while LaLiga sees Rayo Vallecano host Deportivo Alaves. In England, League One action includes Sheffield Wednesday playing Bradford.
The schedule also encompasses other competitions such as the MLS Next Pro, the Colombian Primera B, and the CONCACAF Central American Cup. This broad release highlights the concurrent nature of global football calendars during this period, with multiple competitions running in parallel.
