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🛒 تسوق الآنSunday Football Roundup: July 26 Pre-Season Friendlies Deliver Goals and Drama
Sunday Football Roundup: July 26 Pre-Season Friendlies Deliver Goals and Drama
Premier League clubs tested their squads as the 2026-27 campaign approaches
Sunday, July 26, 2026, delivered a packed slate of pre-season friendlies across Europe and beyond, with Premier League sides facing domestic and international opposition. From Liverpool's commanding 4-2 victory over Sunderland to Manchester United's emphatic 5-0 demolition of Rosenborg in Norway, the day offered plenty of talking points for football fans, including those across Libya and North Africa following the build-up to the new season.
With the new Premier League season just weeks away, these friendlies provide early indications of form, new signing integrations, and tactical approaches. For Libyan audiences, tracking the progress of Europe's top clubs is essential ahead of the campaign.
Liverpool 4-2 Sunderland: Attacking Depth on Display
Liverpool secured a confident 4-2 win over Sunderland in a behind-closed-doors friendly at their training ground. The match gave youngsters and senior players alike valuable minutes, with Liverpool fielding a blend of established stars and academy talent across both halves.
The Reds' squad featured Giorgi Mamardashvili in goal, while Joe Gomez, Curtis Jones, and Harvey Elliott gained game time. Summer signing Kerkez came on for Kostas Tsimikas at half-time, signaling Liverpool's evolving squad. In attack, Federico Chiesa and Rio Ngumoha both featured. Liverpool's official website confirmed the lineup and result, which showcased the depth Arne Slot is building at Anfield.
Manchester United 5-0 Rosenborg: Dominant in Norway
Manchester United produced their most impressive pre-season performance to date, thrashing Norwegian side Rosenborg 5-0 away from home. The comprehensive victory will encourage United supporters eager to see progress under the current management structure.
Goals arrived from Lacey (31'), Zirkzee (56'), Devaney (63'), Amass (72'), and Williams (84'), highlighting United's blend of senior talent and academy graduates. Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, and Mason Mount all gained important minutes, while teenage full-back Harry Amass scored in the 72nd minute — signaling the next generation emerging from Old Trafford's youth system. United fans across Libya and North Africa will take encouragement from this dominant display.
Tottenham 2-0 Auckland FC: Spurs Win Down Under
Tottenham continued their pre-season tour of New Zealand with a solid 2-0 victory over Auckland FC. Dane Scarlett opened the scoring in the 12th minute, and Richarlison doubled the lead in the 70th to secure a comfortable win for Ange Postecoglou's side. The match, part of Spurs' summer tour schedule, gave squad players valuable minutes in match conditions. Tottenham's squad included academy talents alongside senior players such as Richarlison and Brennan Johnson.
Wrexham 3-2 Leeds: Upset at the Racecourse Ground
In one of the day's most dramatic results, League One side Wrexham defeated Leeds United 3-2 in a thrilling encounter. The result, confirmed by Sky Sports, demonstrates the unpredictable nature of pre-season football. Leeds, preparing under new management, were undone by a determined Wrexham side managed by Phil Parkinson. The match saw goals at both ends, with Wrexham's second-half performance securing the upset victory over their Championship opponents.
More Results: Bournemouth, West Brom Impress
AFC Bournemouth continued their strong pre-season with a 4-1 defeat of German side St. Pauli. Evanilson, Justin Kluivert, and Dango Ouattara all featured for the Cherries. West Bromwich Albion beat Shrewsbury Town 4-1, while Aston Villa lost 2-1 to Porto in Portugal. Brentford and Brighton also played their own pre-season games over the weekend as clubs ramp up preparations.
Libya and North African Interest
For football fans in Libya, the pre-season period is an important time to track players of North African heritage and monitor the Premier League clubs with significant Arab fanbases. Liverpool, Manchester United, and Tottenham are all showing encouraging signs ahead of the new season. The 2026-27 Premier League campaign kicks off in mid-August, with the summer transfer window continuing to provide movement across Europe's top divisions.
— Libya Press / Sports Desk
