Football fans will be watching closely on Thursday, August 20, 2026, a number of anticipated matches in Arab and European leagues, most notably the match between Turkey’s Trabzonspor and Hungary’s Ferencváros in the Europa League qualifying play-off, and Al-Hilal’s match against Al-Fayha in the Saudi League.
Trabzonspor faces an important European test against Ferencvarossi in the first leg of the Europa League play-off, a match that could see Mohamed Salah play for the Turkish team.
Trabzonspor had started their Turkish league campaign with a 1-1 draw against Kasimpasa, and the match saw Mohamed Salah participate in the second half, after sitting on the bench at the beginning of the match.
In the Saudi League, Al-Hilal will be hosted by Al-Fayha in the second round of matches, looking to continue its strong start to the new season.
The Spanish league also features a match between Rayo Vallecano and Deportivo Alaves, while the Qatari league continues with Al Wakrah facing Qatar and Al Rayyan playing against Lusail.
Today’s matches, Thursday, August 20, 2026, and the broadcasting channels
Saudi League
Al-Fayha vs Al-Hilal, 10:00 PM UAE time, 9:00 PM Saudi Arabia and Egypt time, via “Thamania” channel.
Spanish League
Rayo Vallecano vs Deportivo Alaves, 11:00 PM UAE time, 10:00 PM Saudi Arabia and Egypt time, via “beIN Sports 3” channel.
Europa League qualifying play-off
Besiktas vs Zalgiris Kaunas, 9:00 PM UAE time, 8:00 PM Saudi Arabia and Egypt time.
Trabzonspor vs Ferencvarossi, 9:00 PM UAE time, 8:00 PM Saudi Arabia and Egypt time, on “ON Sports” channel.
Qatar League
Al Wakrah vs Qatar, 6:15 PM UAE time, 5:15 PM Saudi Arabia and Egypt time.
Al Rayyan vs Lusail, 8:30 PM UAE time, 7:30 PM Saudi Arabia and Egypt time.
