A day brimming with football excitement awaits fans of the beautiful game on Sunday, February 15, 2026, with numerous important and highly anticipated matches taking place across various European, African, and Saudi Arabian stadiums. The encounters range from top-of-the-table clashes in major leagues to knockout matches in cup competitions, and continental summits steeped in a rich history of rivalry.
Italian League: The "Derby of the Sun" between Napoli and Roma
All eyes in Italy will be on the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, which will host the Derby del Sole, also known as the Derby of the Sun, between Napoli and Roma. This match always carries a special significance that transcends just three points; it represents a clash between two of the largest cities in southern and central Italy. Historically, matches between the two teams have been fiercely contested, featuring a high number of goals and a passionate atmosphere, making it one of the most anticipated matches of the Serie A round, regardless of the teams' positions in the standings.
- Udinese vs Sassuolo – 2:30 PM
- Parma vs Hellas Verona – 5:00 PM
- Napoli vs Roma – 10:45 PM
The FA Cup: The magic of the world's oldest football competition
The FA Cup, the oldest football competition in the world, continues, renowned for its dramatic upsets and inspiring stories. Arsenal, one of the most successful clubs in the competition's history, hosts Wigan Athletic in a match that may appear straightforward on paper, but history has taught us that nothing is guaranteed. These fixtures often present an opportunity for underdogs to achieve a historic feat, something Wigan will be aiming for, having already pulled off one of the tournament's biggest shocks by winning the title in 2013.
- Birmingham vs Leeds United – 3:00 PM
- Arsenal vs Wigan – 7:30 PM
CAF Champions League: A major Arab clash between Al Ahly and FAR Rabat
On the continental level, a heavyweight clash in the CAF Champions League stands out, pitting Egypt's Al Ahly, the continent's most decorated club and a powerhouse in the competition's history, against Morocco's FAR Rabat, a club steeped in tradition and one of the pillars of Moroccan football. This match is a true Arab-African derby, with each team vying for dominance and a positive result that will propel them closer to the later stages of Africa's most prestigious club tournament. Both teams boast massive fan bases, guaranteeing a vibrant atmosphere and widespread viewership throughout the Arab world.
- Al Ahly (Egypt) vs. FAR Rabat (Morocco) – 7:00 PM
Intense clashes in Spain, Germany, and France
The excitement isn't limited to the aforementioned tournaments, as other major European leagues are also witnessing equally important matches. In Spain, Atlético Madrid travels to face Rayo Vallecano in a mini-Madrid derby. In Germany, RB Leipzig clashes with Wolfsburg in a crucial encounter for both teams in their ongoing battle for top positions. Meanwhile, in France, Lyon hosts Nice in a classic clash between two giants of French football.
- Spanish League: Rayo Vallecano vs. Atlético Madrid – 6:15 PM
- German League: Leipzig vs. Wolfsburg – 7:30 PM
- French League: Lyon vs. Nice – 10:45 PM
Saudi Yellow League competitions
In Saudi Arabia, the competition continues in the Yelo First Division League, with three important matches taking place as part of the struggle for promotion to the Professional League.
- Al-Faisaly vs. Al-Anwar – 3:50 PM
- Abha vs Al Wahda – 4:05 PM
- Diriyah vs. Al-Ula – 6:25 PM
