Salzburg vs Paphos - Live Stream

View the live stream and TV coverage details and live score for the 2026/2027 UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round Match - Salzburg vs Paphos.

Red Bull Salzburg begin their UEFA Europa League campaign with a third qualifying round first-leg clash against Cypriot champions Paphos FC on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Salzburg dropped into the Europa League after their UEFA Champions League qualifying exit and will be eager to make home advantage count at the Red Bull Arena. Paphos, meanwhile, arrive with growing European pedigree after another impressive continental campaign and will be aiming to take a positive result back to Cyprus for next week's return leg. This will be the first competitive meeting between the two clubs.

Kick-off: 19:00 CET / 19:00 local time (CEST, Salzburg) / 1:00 p.m. US Eastern
Venue: Red Bull Arena, Wals-Siezenheim (Salzburg), Austria.

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Team News

Salzburg

• Head coach Thomas Letsch has a largely healthy squad available for the opening leg.
• Highly rated striker Karim Konaté is expected to spearhead Salzburg's attack, supported by a youthful, high-pressing midfield.
• Salzburg are expected to continue with their trademark aggressive style despite dropping from Champions League qualifying.

Paphos

• Head coach Albert Celades has few reported injury concerns ahead of the trip to Austria.
• Brazilian playmaker Jajá and winger Muamer Tanković are expected to provide the main creative threat, while Anderson Silva is likely to lead the line.
• The Cypriot champions have retained much of the squad that has established them as one of the strongest clubs in Cyprus over the past two seasons.

Predicted Lineups

Salzburg (4-3-3):
Schlager; Dedic, Baidoo, Blank, Terzic; Bidstrup, Diambou, Gloukh; Nene, Konaté, Vertessen.

Paphos (4-2-3-1):
Ivushic; Sema, Goldar, Luckassen, Silva; Dragomir, Pepe; Tanković, Jajá, Correia; Anderson Silva.