Premier World League Season 2026 -- Group D Round 39 Recap

Here is the recap of Group D Round 39 of the Premier World League Season 2026, played on Monday, September 28, 2026. As the 62-game season progresses, teams are locked in tight battles across the table to secure their postseason and qualification fates.

Match Results

• DC United (USA) 4–1 SC Freiburg (GER) — Audi Field

• Alianza Atletico (PER) 2–1 Huracan (URU) — Municipal Stadium "Champions 36"

• Werder Bremen (GER) 1–4 Barcelona (SPA) — Weser Stadium

• Wolfsburg (GER) 2–2 Binacional (PER) — Volkswagen Arena

• Kashima Antlers (JAP) 1–2 Aston Villa (UK) — Kashima Soccer Stadium

• Spartamani (MC) 3–3 Banfield (ARG) — Toše Proeski Arena

• Atlético Ciclón (BOL) 3–2 Cusco FC (PER) — Estadio IV Centenario

• Comunicaciones (GT) 3–2 Pyramids FC (EGP) — Estadio Cementos Progreso

• San Martin (PER) 2–1 Deportivo Municipal (PER) — Estadio Alberto Gallardo

• Estudiantes (ARG) 3–2 Silkeborg (DK) — Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschri

• Bayern Munich (GER) 1–1 Lokomotiv Moscow (RUS) — Allianz Arena

• Chievo (ITA) 1–7 PSV (NEATH) — Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi

• Argentino Juniors (ARG) 3–2 Western City Wanderers (NZ) — Estadio Bumeran Diego Armando Maradona

• Colo Colo (CHI) 2–2 Sydney FC (AUS) — Estadio Monumental David Arellano

• AEK Athens (GRE) 1–1 Real Madrid (SPA) — OPAP Arena

• Broncos (HON) 3–2 Liverpool (UK) — Estadio Fausto Flores Lagos

Round Highlights & Standings Context

• Stunning Away Victories: PSV put on an absolute masterclass on the road, demolishing Chievo 7–1. Barcelona also cruised to a comfortable 4–1 victory away against Werder Bremen, while Aston Villa edged past Kashima Antlers 2–1.

• World Cup of Clubs Qualification (Top 4): Elite frontrunners continue fighting to maintain their positions inside the top four spots to punch their ticket directly to the World Cup of Clubs.

• Playoff Positions (Ranks 1–16): The extensive playoff race involves clubs finishing anywhere from 1st to 16th. Notable teams holding or fighting for positions in this bracket include DC United (Rank 5), Wolfsburg (Rank 4), and PSV (Rank 8).

• Cup Qualifications & Relegation:

  • Mid-table competitors are battling hard to capture spots for the Friendly Cup (Ranks 17–22)—such as Werder Bremen (Rank 17) and Liverpool (Rank 18)—and the King's Cup (Ranks 23–26), featuring sides like Spartamani (Rank 23) and Broncos (Rank 24).

  • At the bottom of the table, teams like Alianza Atletico (Rank 28) and Alianza Atletico's trailing peers are working to pull away from the relegation zone (Bottom two).