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What is the Coupe de France?
What is the Coupe de France, and how does it work? The Coupe de France, or French Cup, is the domestic cup football competition in France -- their version of England's FA Cup, if you will, but with significant differences. Here's a bit more about this annual competition. History of the Coupe de France, or…
Scottish Teams Playing in Europe, 2025-26 Season
Which Scottish teams are playing in Europe in the 2025-26 season? Scottish Teams in the 2025-26 Champions League In Scotland, the top two teams in the league qualify for playoffs rounds of the Champions League. After the 2024-25 season, like virtually every season, that was Celtic (as champions) as Rangers. However, both of them were…
French Teams Playing in Europe, 2025-26 Season
Which French teams are playing in Europe during the 2025-26 season? French Teams in the 2025-26 Champions League In France, the top three teams in the league qualify for the Champions League main competition. For the 2025-26 competition, those are PSG, Marseille, and Monaco. The team in fourth place goes into the Champions League qualifiers,…
Italian Teams Playing in Europe, 2025-26 Season
Which Italian clubs are playing Europe in the 2025-26 season? There are three club competitions in Europe: The Champions League, the Europa League and the Conference League. Below we'll talk about which Italian clubs qualified for Europe this season, but first this video has more background on the organization of world football in general. How…
Spanish Teams Playing in Europe, 2025-26 Season
Now that the 2024-25 La Liga season has come to a close, which Spanish teams are playing in Europe for the 2025-26 season? Before we get into that, a little background for those who need it. How is Soccer Organized Worldwide? Which European Club Competitions Are There? UEFA, the regional brach of FIFA, which…
German teams playing in Europe, 2025-26 season
Which German clubs are playing in Europe in the 2025-26 season? We have here the list of German Bundesliga clubs in UEFA competitions this season, and a brief explanation of what it means to "get into Europe." What Does "Get Into Europe" Mean? In each region of the world, there is one or more regional…
English Teams Playing in Europe, 2025-26 Season
Which English teams are playing in Europe in the 2025-26 season? Here is the list of the Premier League teams playing in Champions League, Europa League and Conference League during the 2025-26 season. But first, a little background. As each English Premier League season winds down, there is a phrase that will be tossed around…
What is the English League Cup?
What is the League Cup, also known as the EFL Cup or Carabao Cup? There are a lot of things about English soccer that are unfamiliar for the American fan, starting with the fact that the Premier League is only one of several competitions going on during the season. We have a guide to all…
English Football Promotions and Relegations, 2024-25 Season
Which English soccer teams have been promoted and relegated after the 2024-25 season? Who's in the Football League playoffs? Which Premier League teams will make it into Europe? We're going to track everything here until it's all said and done. But first, some quick background. Updated June 3, 2025, with everything all set! Click here…
What is the Community Shield Game?
The FA Community Shield is the traditional opening game of the English football season. But what is the Community Shield, exactly? Who plays in it? And when and where does it happen? Let's break it down. First, the FA is the Football Association, the governing body of English football. They run the FA Cup and…
