Scottish Clubs Anticipate European Qualifying Draws
June 17, 2026 · LucĂa GarcĂa
Hearts, Hibernian, and Motherwell prepare for their upcoming European qualifying draws, with potential opponents including Fenerbahce, Sturm Graz, Ajax, and more.
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Heart of Midlothian, Hibernian, and Motherwell are gearing up for Wednesday's European qualifying draws, which will determine their opponents for the upcoming season. As Scottish Premiership runners-up, Hearts are set to enter the Champions League qualifiers for the first time in 20 years. They will face either Turkey's Fenerbahce or Austria's Sturm Graz in the League Path reserved for domestic runners-up, with the first leg scheduled for 21/22 July. Depending on the outcome, Hearts may advance to face teams like Sparta Prague or Union Saint-Gilloise. Meanwhile, Hibernian and Motherwell are preparing for the Conference League draw. Hibs, despite finishing behind Motherwell, are seeded and could face teams like Beitar Jerusalem or IFK Gothenburg. Motherwell, on the other hand, faces tougher potential opponents such as Ajax and Braga. Both clubs will learn their exact opponents once UEFA groups the teams into clusters of six.
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