Although the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches have concluded, the excitement surrounding it has yet to subside. At this moment, a different kind of enthusiasm has gripped football fans around the world. With the conclusion of the World Cup, which took place in North America for nearly a month, the football world's attention has now shifted to club football.

Immediately after the World Cup, star players have also begun to focus on club football. The major European leagues appear fully prepared for the new season.
The recently concluded World Cup is expected to have an impact on this season's club football.

The value of young stars like Spain's Lamine Yamal has soared, and Spanish players have returned to their clubs with the morale of world champions. However, due to World Cup fatigue and FIFA's mandatory 21-day rest rule, some major players may miss the opening matches of the season, which will be a key challenge for clubs to manage.

Speaking of the transfer window, this season veteran players like Robert Lewandowski and Casemiro have left Europe for America. In this transfer window, which runs until September 1, the future of players like Marcus Rashford remains uncertain.

In this short period between the end of the World Cup and the start of club football, the excitement for football has not waned. These major leagues, set to begin 33 days after the World Cup, will once again entertain football fans worldwide with new stars, new rivalries, and the race for titles.

The new season of European club football will kick off with the English Premier League. The EPL schedule, which starts on August 22, has already been made public. Defending champions Arsenal will play their first match against newly promoted club Coventry City. For Coventry, this return to the Premier League after 25 years is expected to be very special.

This season, Manchester City is entering a new era without Pep Guardiola, while Michael Carrick has taken full charge at Manchester United. Along with Coventry, the performances of newly promoted clubs like Hull City and Ipswich Town will be a main attraction this season.

Meanwhile, in Spain, La Liga will also begin from August 15. Defending champions Barcelona will start the season against Athletic Club, while Real Madrid, under the leadership of Jose Mourinho, will face Real Sociedad in their first match. Football fans will have to wait until October 26 for this season's first 'El Clasico.'

The arrival of World Cup champion Spain's Marc Cucurella, along with Denzel Dumfries and Bernardo Silva, has made Real Madrid's squad even stronger, while Barcelona, under the leadership of Hansi Flick, will once again be in the title race.

Germany's Bundesliga, however, will start a bit later, from August 29. Defending champions Bayern Munich will begin their title defense against VfB Stuttgart. Under the leadership of coach Vincent Kompany, Bayern has set its sights on winning the domestic treble, while Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen, coached by Niko Kovac, will be strategizing to break Bayern's dominance. The return of clubs like Schalke 04 this season has added further excitement to the league.