19 Teams Secure 2026/27 UCL League Phase Spots

Nineteen teams from across Europe have secured spots in the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase as the 2025/26 domestic seasons near completion ahead of the 2026 World Cup, according to UEFA's updated access list.

League champions lead the confirmed qualifiers. Bayern Munich retained the Bundesliga title under Vincent Kompany and will join Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig from Germany, with the final spot contested between Stuttgart and Hoffenheim. Inter Milan won Serie A for a third time in six seasons and headlines Italy's group alongside Napoli, Juventus and AC Milan, though Roma remains in contention. Barcelona clinched La Liga with a 2-0 victory over Real Madrid and is joined by Real Madrid, Villarreal and Atletico Madrid from Spain, where Real Betis holds an edge for fifth place. Paris Saint-Germain nears another Ligue 1 crown and qualifies with Lens from France.

Elsewhere, PSV Eindhoven took the Eredivisie title ahead of Feyenoord in the Netherlands, while Porto leads Portugal's representation. Galatasaray secured a fourth straight Turkish Super Lig title, and Shakhtar Donetsk earned direct entry from Ukraine. England's Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester...