The famous Champions League trophy Kevin Voigt/GettyImagesBy The Athletic UK StaffJuly 19, 2026 7:01 am EDT Updated The 2026 World Cup has been a brilliant spectacle of drama and over the last few weeks you will have got used to being dazzled by the best players on the planet delivering again and again.So if you are new to soccer and are wondering what comes next for you then don’t worry: the UEFA Champions League — the biggest club competition in the world — returns in September.It is contested by 36 of the best sides in Europe and its storied history is stitched into the fabric of the game.So, if you are now hooked on the sport after such an exciting World Cup it would be advisable to watch and follow the Champions League in the 2026-27 season (it begins on September 8).And if you are wondering who to support then you are very much in the right place as The Athletic has compiled a quiz which will tell you who you personally should be rooting for in the famous competition. Enjoy!
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