The draw for the league phase of the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League will take place in Monte Carlo at 5pm BST. A total of 36 teams will learn their opponents, with each team facing eight others, split between home and away matches. The playoff round will include teams ranked ninth to 24, with the top eight advancing to the knockout stage.
In related news, UEFA is reportedly preparing a criminal complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino for alleged mismanagement linked to the FIFA Forward Enterprise plan. This marks a significant escalation in tensions between football's governing bodies, with UEFA seeking information from FIFA as part of its investigation.