Anderlecht is about to discover its first European opponent for the 2026-2027 season. The draw for the second qualifying round of the Europa League will take place on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. RSC Anderlecht finished last season fourth in the Jupiler Pro League, earning them a ticket for this qualifying round. As a seeded team, the club avoids strong opponents like Benfica and PAOK. The potential opponents for Anderlecht include Turkish Besiktas, Norwegian Tromsø, Swedish Hammarby, Dutch FC Twente, and Swiss St. Gallen. The first leg is scheduled for July 23, 2026, with the return leg a week later on July 30, 2026. If Anderlecht survives this round, it can qualify for the third round of the Europa League. If things go wrong, there is still the Conference League as a safety net. Additionally, the club is still looking for a new head coach, who will be presented to the public soon.