**League 2 – Group A (2026)
Round 1 Recap**
The 2026 League 2 – Group A season is officially underway, kicking off a long 46-round campaign with an action-packed opening round. With promotion, playoffs, cup qualification, and relegation all on the line, every point matters from the very start.
🏆 Promotion & Qualification Rules Reminder
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1st place: Automatic promotion to the World Premier League
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2nd–9th: Qualify for the Playoffs
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10th: Qualifies for the Friendly Cup
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11th: Qualifies for the King’s Cup
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23rd–24th: Relegated to League III
🔝 Early Leaders Set the Pace
After Round 1, a tight group of teams sit at the top on 3 points, all opening the season with convincing victories:
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Fortaleza (BRA) leads the table on goal difference after a dominant 3–0 win, immediately staking a claim for promotion.
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Cartaginés (CRC) impressed with a strong 4–2 victory, showcasing early attacking firepower.
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Caracas FC (VEN), Atlético Indio (HON), Pachuca (MEX), Olympiakos (GRE), and Dalian Shide (CHN) also began their campaigns with wins, all keeping pace in the crowded promotion race.
With only one automatic promotion spot available, the battle at the top is already intense.
⚖️ Mid-Table Stalemates
Several clubs opened the season with draws, earning a point but leaving work to be done:
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Al Ahly SC (EGY), Raja (MOR), and Ajax (NEATH) all played out 3–3 draws, producing entertaining matches but missing out on full points.
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F.C. Copenhagen (DK), Defence Force (TB), Olmedo (ECU), AC Milan (ITA), Botafogo (BRA), Bahía (BRA), and 2 de Mayo (PAR) also shared the spoils.
These sides currently sit in playoff and cup-contention territory, but consistency will be key over the long season.
🔻 Tough Start at the Bottom
The opening round proved challenging for several teams:
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Middlesbrough (UK), Sol de América (PAR), Tout Puissant Mazembe, FC Midtjylland (DK), and Vancouver Whitecaps all suffered narrow defeats and will be eager to bounce back quickly.
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Fulham (UK) and Chankas CYC (PER) find themselves at the foot of the table after heavy losses, placing them in the relegation zone after just one match.
While it’s still very early, falling behind in a 46-round season can make recovery difficult.
🔮 Looking Ahead
With 45 rounds still to play, the standings remain fluid, but Round 1 has already set the tone:
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The promotion fight looks wide open.
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The playoff zone (2nd–9th) is extremely competitive.
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Early pressure is already building near the relegation spots.
Round 2 promises more shifts as teams look to build momentum — or recover from an early stumble — in what is shaping up to be a thrilling League 2 Group A season.
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