Date & Time: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM WAT
Venue: Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb, Croatia
GNK Dinamo Zagreb: The Croatian champions enter this fixture on an impressive 24-game unbeaten run across all competitions. They cleared the earlier qualifying rounds against Thun and Kauno Zalgiris and have yet to concede a goal in their domestic league season. Midfielder Lukas KaΔavenda has been in hot form, scoring in Dinamo's last three Champions League qualifiers.
Viking FK: Making their first appearance in Champions League qualifying in over three decades, the Norwegian side enters directly into the playoff round due to Norway's coefficient ranking. They suffered a 2-1 defeat to Rosenborg in domestic play last weekend. Winger Zlatko TripiΔ remains their primary goal threat and playmaker.