CL Watch
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Keeping up with FIFA's Champions Leagues and CL qualifying across the world.
Last 18 teams competing in the CAF Champions League.
Two more 2nd round games this week, followed by the group stage with the final 16.
Two more 2nd round games this week, followed by the group stage with the final 16.
October 26, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Last 18 teams competing in the CAF Champions League.
Two more 2nd round games this week, followed by the group stage with the final 16.
Two more 2nd round games this week, followed by the group stage with the final 16.
Following the first batch of MLS games tonight:
-NYCFC is out of the running for a CCC provisional berth.
-LAFC can no longer get the provisional berth with a loss. They will need at least a draw.
Updated CCC clinching scenarios:
-NYCFC is out of the running for a CCC provisional berth.
-LAFC can no longer get the provisional berth with a loss. They will need at least a draw.
Updated CCC clinching scenarios:
October 19, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Following the first batch of MLS games tonight:
-NYCFC is out of the running for a CCC provisional berth.
-LAFC can no longer get the provisional berth with a loss. They will need at least a draw.
Updated CCC clinching scenarios:
-NYCFC is out of the running for a CCC provisional berth.
-LAFC can no longer get the provisional berth with a loss. They will need at least a draw.
Updated CCC clinching scenarios:
Group B of the Caribbean Cup will have 3 clubs enter the final matchday tied on points for 2nd place. Weymouth Wales will play Cavalier, while Defence Force plays Cibao.
September 26, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Group B of the Caribbean Cup will have 3 clubs enter the final matchday tied on points for 2nd place. Weymouth Wales will play Cavalier, while Defence Force plays Cibao.
KI Klaksvik's win today puts us on the doorstep of having our first qualifier for the 26-27 UEFA Champions League. Klaksvik could clinch the Faroe Islands Premier League title as soon as next Sunday.
September 21, 2025 at 5:31 PM
KI Klaksvik's win today puts us on the doorstep of having our first qualifier for the 26-27 UEFA Champions League. Klaksvik could clinch the Faroe Islands Premier League title as soon as next Sunday.
Found this updating my CONCACAF data. This is in the US Virgin Islands Premier League.
September 20, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Found this updating my CONCACAF data. This is in the US Virgin Islands Premier League.
8 teams announced for the inaugural OFC Professional League, starting in January 2026. This league will be the new pathway for OFC qualifying into the Intercontinental Cup & Club World Cup.
August 29, 2025 at 4:09 AM
8 teams announced for the inaugural OFC Professional League, starting in January 2026. This league will be the new pathway for OFC qualifying into the Intercontinental Cup & Club World Cup.
Latest title odds for the FIFA Intercontinental Cup, using Massey Ratings to calculate game probabilities. PSG obviously the massive favorite to win the world title.
August 22, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Latest title odds for the FIFA Intercontinental Cup, using Massey Ratings to calculate game probabilities. PSG obviously the massive favorite to win the world title.
Projected CAF Champions League group stage participants, based on Opta rankings and 1st/2nd round pairings.
August 10, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Projected CAF Champions League group stage participants, based on Opta rankings and 1st/2nd round pairings.
Group tables after day 2 of the CFU Club Shield. Still no official word on the status of the Capoise matches.
14 clubs still alive in the tournament. This also puts us at 98 clubs still in the mix for the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup. Central American Cup/Leagues Cup both kickoff on Tuesday.
14 clubs still alive in the tournament. This also puts us at 98 clubs still in the mix for the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup. Central American Cup/Leagues Cup both kickoff on Tuesday.
July 28, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Group tables after day 2 of the CFU Club Shield. Still no official word on the status of the Capoise matches.
14 clubs still alive in the tournament. This also puts us at 98 clubs still in the mix for the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup. Central American Cup/Leagues Cup both kickoff on Tuesday.
14 clubs still alive in the tournament. This also puts us at 98 clubs still in the mix for the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup. Central American Cup/Leagues Cup both kickoff on Tuesday.
Group A & B tables from day 1 of the CFU Club Shield. Group A is based on a presumed forfeit result for the Capoise/Academy Eagles match.
The teams in red are mathematically eliminated from advancing. Groups C & D play tomorrow.
The teams in red are mathematically eliminated from advancing. Groups C & D play tomorrow.
July 27, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Group A & B tables from day 1 of the CFU Club Shield. Group A is based on a presumed forfeit result for the Capoise/Academy Eagles match.
The teams in red are mathematically eliminated from advancing. Groups C & D play tomorrow.
The teams in red are mathematically eliminated from advancing. Groups C & D play tomorrow.
Here's the groups for the #CONCACAF CFU Club Shield. 24 teams entered, the largest field in the Shield's history. Also, to the best of my knowledge, the first time teams from the UK Virgin Islands and Anguilla will compete for the Shield.
The top 2 teams qualify for the Caribbean Cup.
The top 2 teams qualify for the Caribbean Cup.
June 29, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Here's the groups for the #CONCACAF CFU Club Shield. 24 teams entered, the largest field in the Shield's history. Also, to the best of my knowledge, the first time teams from the UK Virgin Islands and Anguilla will compete for the Shield.
The top 2 teams qualify for the Caribbean Cup.
The top 2 teams qualify for the Caribbean Cup.
Here are the groups for the Central American and Caribbean Cups. Each club is shown with their CONCACAF rankings for within their respective regions.
For both tournaments, the top 2 in each group advances to the knockout rounds.
For both tournaments, the top 2 in each group advances to the knockout rounds.
June 4, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Here are the groups for the Central American and Caribbean Cups. Each club is shown with their CONCACAF rankings for within their respective regions.
For both tournaments, the top 2 in each group advances to the knockout rounds.
For both tournaments, the top 2 in each group advances to the knockout rounds.
Here are the qualifiers for the #CONCACAF Central American Cup. Top 6 finishers advance to the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup.
Also note that Hercules will be replacing Once Deportivo in the CAC.
Also note that Hercules will be replacing Once Deportivo in the CAC.
June 1, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Here are the qualifiers for the #CONCACAF Central American Cup. Top 6 finishers advance to the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup.
Also note that Hercules will be replacing Once Deportivo in the CAC.
Also note that Hercules will be replacing Once Deportivo in the CAC.
Here's all 11 clubs that will go through the league path in the UEFA Champions League. Only 2 clubs will qualify for the league phase of the tournament through this path.
According to Opta, looks like Benfica and Club Brugge should be the favorites to advance.
According to Opta, looks like Benfica and Club Brugge should be the favorites to advance.
May 25, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Here's all 11 clubs that will go through the league path in the UEFA Champions League. Only 2 clubs will qualify for the league phase of the tournament through this path.
According to Opta, looks like Benfica and Club Brugge should be the favorites to advance.
According to Opta, looks like Benfica and Club Brugge should be the favorites to advance.
Servette have clinched 2nd place in the Swiss Super League, qualifying them for the UEFA Champions League. They will start in the 2nd round of the league path.
All 6 teams entering int he league path 2nd round are now qualified. The final league path qualifier will be known out of Belgium tomorrow.
All 6 teams entering int he league path 2nd round are now qualified. The final league path qualifier will be known out of Belgium tomorrow.
May 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Servette have clinched 2nd place in the Swiss Super League, qualifying them for the UEFA Champions League. They will start in the 2nd round of the league path.
All 6 teams entering int he league path 2nd round are now qualified. The final league path qualifier will be known out of Belgium tomorrow.
All 6 teams entering int he league path 2nd round are now qualified. The final league path qualifier will be known out of Belgium tomorrow.
Here's a chart I made showing how each #MLS club can qualify for the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
-Too early for anyone to be eliminated from the MLS playoffs or league play.
-Minnesota, Red Bulls & Montreal still have 4 paths to qualify.
-This assumes the Austin-Houston result tonight holds.
-Too early for anyone to be eliminated from the MLS playoffs or league play.
-Minnesota, Red Bulls & Montreal still have 4 paths to qualify.
-This assumes the Austin-Houston result tonight holds.
May 22, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Here's a chart I made showing how each #MLS club can qualify for the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
-Too early for anyone to be eliminated from the MLS playoffs or league play.
-Minnesota, Red Bulls & Montreal still have 4 paths to qualify.
-This assumes the Austin-Houston result tonight holds.
-Too early for anyone to be eliminated from the MLS playoffs or league play.
-Minnesota, Red Bulls & Montreal still have 4 paths to qualify.
-This assumes the Austin-Houston result tonight holds.
24 clubs eliminated from 2026 #FIFA Intercontinental Cup contention so far today, down to 983 clubs still in play. 4 clubs qualified for UEFA Champions League, 3 clubs qualified for CAF Champions League.
More action in El Salvador, Honduras, Trinidad & Tobago tonight.
More action in El Salvador, Honduras, Trinidad & Tobago tonight.
May 17, 2025 at 10:19 PM
24 clubs eliminated from 2026 #FIFA Intercontinental Cup contention so far today, down to 983 clubs still in play. 4 clubs qualified for UEFA Champions League, 3 clubs qualified for CAF Champions League.
More action in El Salvador, Honduras, Trinidad & Tobago tonight.
More action in El Salvador, Honduras, Trinidad & Tobago tonight.
2026 #FIFA Intercontinental Cup update:
10 clubs eliminated today, down to a max of 1,025 clubs still in contention. Down to just 38 clubs in Asia and 110 clubs in Europe.
Tonight's focus will be back on the 2025 race. Should expect some eliminations from the Copa Libertadores.
10 clubs eliminated today, down to a max of 1,025 clubs still in contention. Down to just 38 clubs in Asia and 110 clubs in Europe.
Tonight's focus will be back on the 2025 race. Should expect some eliminations from the Copa Libertadores.
May 15, 2025 at 11:42 PM
2026 #FIFA Intercontinental Cup update:
10 clubs eliminated today, down to a max of 1,025 clubs still in contention. Down to just 38 clubs in Asia and 110 clubs in Europe.
Tonight's focus will be back on the 2025 race. Should expect some eliminations from the Copa Libertadores.
10 clubs eliminated today, down to a max of 1,025 clubs still in contention. Down to just 38 clubs in Asia and 110 clubs in Europe.
Tonight's focus will be back on the 2025 race. Should expect some eliminations from the Copa Libertadores.
Looks like the Madagascar Pro League is into its playoff phase, narrowing down the field to 8. First legs this weekend, second legs next weekend. In the meantime, that means I can eliminate 4 Malagasy clubs from Champions League/Intercontinental Cup contention.
May 15, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Looks like the Madagascar Pro League is into its playoff phase, narrowing down the field to 8. First legs this weekend, second legs next weekend. In the meantime, that means I can eliminate 4 Malagasy clubs from Champions League/Intercontinental Cup contention.
#FIFA Intercontinental Cup update:
2025: Bulo Bulo, Colo-Colo, and Olimpia eliminated from #CopaLibertadores contention tonight. 35 clubs left with a shot at 2025 world title.
2026: 8 clubs eliminated today. Max of 1,039 clubs left with a shot at the 2026 world title.
2025: Bulo Bulo, Colo-Colo, and Olimpia eliminated from #CopaLibertadores contention tonight. 35 clubs left with a shot at 2025 world title.
2026: 8 clubs eliminated today. Max of 1,039 clubs left with a shot at the 2026 world title.
May 15, 2025 at 3:58 AM
#FIFA Intercontinental Cup update:
2025: Bulo Bulo, Colo-Colo, and Olimpia eliminated from #CopaLibertadores contention tonight. 35 clubs left with a shot at 2025 world title.
2026: 8 clubs eliminated today. Max of 1,039 clubs left with a shot at the 2026 world title.
2025: Bulo Bulo, Colo-Colo, and Olimpia eliminated from #CopaLibertadores contention tonight. 35 clubs left with a shot at 2025 world title.
2026: 8 clubs eliminated today. Max of 1,039 clubs left with a shot at the 2026 world title.
Paraguayan club Olimpia not just out of the Copa Libertadores, but out of continental play altogether following a 3-2 loss to Penarol.
#CopaLibertadores
#CopaLibertadores
May 15, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Paraguayan club Olimpia not just out of the Copa Libertadores, but out of continental play altogether following a 3-2 loss to Penarol.
#CopaLibertadores
#CopaLibertadores
2026 #FIFA Intercontinental Cup update:
6 clubs eliminated today, down to a max of 1,047 clubs in contention. By confederation:
AFC: 39
OFC: 113
UEFA: 114
CONCACAF: 156
CONMEBOL: 304
CAF: 321
No clubs eliminated from 2025 contention, still holding at 39 clubs.
6 clubs eliminated today, down to a max of 1,047 clubs in contention. By confederation:
AFC: 39
OFC: 113
UEFA: 114
CONCACAF: 156
CONMEBOL: 304
CAF: 321
No clubs eliminated from 2025 contention, still holding at 39 clubs.
May 14, 2025 at 3:11 AM
2026 #FIFA Intercontinental Cup update:
6 clubs eliminated today, down to a max of 1,047 clubs in contention. By confederation:
AFC: 39
OFC: 113
UEFA: 114
CONCACAF: 156
CONMEBOL: 304
CAF: 321
No clubs eliminated from 2025 contention, still holding at 39 clubs.
6 clubs eliminated today, down to a max of 1,047 clubs in contention. By confederation:
AFC: 39
OFC: 113
UEFA: 114
CONCACAF: 156
CONMEBOL: 304
CAF: 321
No clubs eliminated from 2025 contention, still holding at 39 clubs.
2026 #FIFA Intercontinental Cup update:
12 teams eliminated today. Down to 1,053 clubs still in the mix for 2026.
A little bit of action for 2026 tomorrow, but will probably be more focused on the 2025 race, as Copa Libertadores enters matchday 5/6 in the group stage.
12 teams eliminated today. Down to 1,053 clubs still in the mix for 2026.
A little bit of action for 2026 tomorrow, but will probably be more focused on the 2025 race, as Copa Libertadores enters matchday 5/6 in the group stage.
May 13, 2025 at 4:29 AM
2026 #FIFA Intercontinental Cup update:
12 teams eliminated today. Down to 1,053 clubs still in the mix for 2026.
A little bit of action for 2026 tomorrow, but will probably be more focused on the 2025 race, as Copa Libertadores enters matchday 5/6 in the group stage.
12 teams eliminated today. Down to 1,053 clubs still in the mix for 2026.
A little bit of action for 2026 tomorrow, but will probably be more focused on the 2025 race, as Copa Libertadores enters matchday 5/6 in the group stage.
Pumas UNAM has qualified for the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup, following Tigres' advancement to the Clausura semifinals last night.
All 6 Mexico-only slots in the CCC are now taken. The 12 non-qualified Liga MX clubs now must try and qualify through the Leagues Cup this summer.
#LigaMX
All 6 Mexico-only slots in the CCC are now taken. The 12 non-qualified Liga MX clubs now must try and qualify through the Leagues Cup this summer.
#LigaMX
May 12, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Pumas UNAM has qualified for the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup, following Tigres' advancement to the Clausura semifinals last night.
All 6 Mexico-only slots in the CCC are now taken. The 12 non-qualified Liga MX clubs now must try and qualify through the Leagues Cup this summer.
#LigaMX
All 6 Mexico-only slots in the CCC are now taken. The 12 non-qualified Liga MX clubs now must try and qualify through the Leagues Cup this summer.
#LigaMX
2026 #FIFA Intercontinental Cup update:
Another 7 eliminations tonight. Will note that Coca lost on Friday, but I didn't catch it until today. Down to a max of 1,116 clubs in contention for the 2026 world title.
At least 1 elimination coming tomorrow, with Albania playing its league final.
Another 7 eliminations tonight. Will note that Coca lost on Friday, but I didn't catch it until today. Down to a max of 1,116 clubs in contention for the 2026 world title.
At least 1 elimination coming tomorrow, with Albania playing its league final.
May 12, 2025 at 2:19 AM
2026 #FIFA Intercontinental Cup update:
Another 7 eliminations tonight. Will note that Coca lost on Friday, but I didn't catch it until today. Down to a max of 1,116 clubs in contention for the 2026 world title.
At least 1 elimination coming tomorrow, with Albania playing its league final.
Another 7 eliminations tonight. Will note that Coca lost on Friday, but I didn't catch it until today. Down to a max of 1,116 clubs in contention for the 2026 world title.
At least 1 elimination coming tomorrow, with Albania playing its league final.