Viking FK is set to face Istanbul Basaksehir in the return leg of their UEFA Conference League 2025-26 qualifying third round tie. The Norwegian side trails 3-1 from the first leg.

What happened in the first leg?

Istanbul Basaksehir recorded a dominant 3-1 win with second-half strikes from Deniz Turuc, Christopher Operi, and Davie Selke. Sander Svendsen scored for Viking FK in the second minute.

Why it matters for Viking FK

Viking FK is competing in the continental tournament after missing the previous two seasons. They reached the qualifying play-off round for the Europa Conference League in the 2022-23 campaign.

What comes next?

The winners of the Istanbul Basaksehir vs Viking FK tie will take on either Universitatea Craiova or Spartak Trnava in the 'Main Path' play-off round. | Team | Score | | --- | --- | | Istanbul Basaksehir | 3 | | Viking FK | 1 |

The match takes place on August 13, with the kick off scheduled for 9:30pm IST. It will be streamed on Tabii in India, Norway, and Turkiye. Fans in Turkiye can also watch the match on Digiturk and TRT 1.