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January 30, 2026
The 2026 football calendar is stacked with moments that will shape the sport for years. From a historic, expanded World Cup to decisive club finales across Europe, the season blends global spectacle with domestic tension, giving fans plenty of dates worth circling early...
The year 2026 offers many events for football and Cristiano Ronaldo fans to follow closely. The 2026 FIFA World Cup, the UEFA Champions League and other tournaments offer many exciting moments to watch throughout the year. Moreover, passionate fans can also place bets on their favorite teams on online bookmaker sites. For example, you can bet 1xBet in Qatar on pre-match and live football events...
Cristiano Ronaldo - World Cup 2022 film
The list of the major football tournaments for 2026 looks as follows:
In 2026 the FIFA World Cup will be in Canada, the United States, and Mexico from June to July. For the first time, 48 teams will compete, which means more matches and more host cities than before. The World Cup will start in Mexico City and it will end with the final in New York. This event will capture global attention and increase sports tourism. In addition, Cristiano Ronaldo and football fans in general already investigate experts predictions for future bets on 1xBet app and various bookmaker platforms.
The list of favorites for the main football championship in 2026 is the following:
• France
• Spain
• UK
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Portugal
• Germany
The FIFA World Cup is the largest global sports event, and it is second only to the Olympics. Since it started in 1930, 32 teams from different countries have competed every four years to become world champions. Starting with the 2026 tournament in North America, the World Cup will include 48 teams. During the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, estimates suggested that worldwide bets exceeded $100 billion and it was one of the biggest betting events in recent years.
In May 2026 European men's football will peak at the club level, with finales in major competitions. The UEFA Champions League final, watched by millions worldwide each year, will be the main event of the month. After that, the finals for the Europa League and Europa Conference League will also take place. The races for the domestic titles in the Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, Bundesliga, and Ligue 1 will create thrilling moments as top teams compete for trophies. After that, players will start preparing for the World Cup and they will be focused on improving their form and fitness.
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League is the top yearly club football competition in Europe. Ronaldo is still the competition's top scorer of all-time. It combines the best teams from domestic leagues, which compete for the title of the best club on the continent. Recently, the format changed and now it includes a 36-team single-league stage. As a result, it leads to the knockout rounds for the final phases. This change has made it one of the most-watched club tournaments in the world.
The 2026–27 UEFA Champions League will be the 72nd edition of this major football competition, which is organized by UEFA and the 35th since it was rebranded from the European Cup to the UEFA Champions League. The final match will be held at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid.
Serie A
Serie A is Italy's top professional football league. It has 20 teams that play each other in a round-robin format from August to May. Each team plays 38 matches, and they face every other team both at home and away. Teams earn points: 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, and 0 points for a loss.
For the 2025-26 Serie A season, many fans expect that Inter Milan and Napoli will compete for the title. They are likely to face challenges from AC Milan, or Ronaldo's former club Juventus, and rising teams like Atalanta. This could create a close and unpredictable race for the Scudetto.
La Liga
LaLiga, also known as the Campeonato Nacional de Liga de Primera División or LaLiga EA Sports, is a professional football league in Spain for men’s teams. Each year, 20 teams compete for the championship title. Barcelona is the current champion and Real Madrid has won the most titles overall. In the 2025-26 LaLiga season, there are high hopes for a close race for the title among Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atlético Madrid. At the midpoint of the season, Barcelona is in the lead, with both Madrid teams close behind.
Bundesliga
The Bundesliga is Germany's top professional football league. It has 18 teams that play each other twice from August to May. The league started in 1963 and its goal is to bring professionalism to the sport. It is one of the main football leagues in Europe and it is mostly known for Bayern Munich. Other important teams include Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen, RB Leipzig, and Eintracht Frankfurt.
Bayern Munich usually leads the competition, but Bayer Leverkusen wants to challenge them again. RB Leipzig and Eintracht Frankfurt will need to work hard to stay in the top four against Dortmund.
UEFA Europa League
The UEFA Europa League is a yearly football tournament, which has been organized by UEFA since 1971 for European clubs. This competition brings together some of the best clubs from different parts of Europe. It is the second most important club tournament in Europe, after the UEFA Champions League. Some teams expected to do well in this tournament include Real Betis, Aston Villa, and Feyenoord.
Cristiano Ronaldo next game for Al Nassr is on January 30, against Al Kholood, for the Saudi Super League. You can watch Al Kholood vs Al Nassr, Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano, Elche vs Barcelona, Aston Villa vs Salzburg, Nottingham Forest vs Ferencvaros and FC Porto vs Rangers, all matches provided from our streaming live game pages.
Al Nassr next game:
Al Kholood vs Al Nassr kick-off time (30-01-2026):
Beijing (China) | UTC/GMT+8: 01:30
India (New Delhi) | UTC/GMT+5.30: 23:00
Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) | UTC/GMT+3: 20:30
Spain (Madrid) | UTC/GMT+1: 18:30
Portugal and England (Lisbon/London) | UTC/GMT+0: 17:30
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | UTC/GMT-3: 14:30
New York (United States) | UTC/GMT-4: 13:30
Los Angeles (United States) | UTC/GMT-7: 10:30
Sources: ronaldo7.net / si.com / uefa.com
