FC St. Gallen earned a 2-1 win over Benfica in the UEFA Europa League second qualifying round on July 23, 2026. The match was played at Kybunpark in St. Gallen, where the home side finished on top at full time.
The result gives FC St. Gallen a positive outcome in an important early-round European fixture. Benfica, one of the bigger names in the draw, were unable to avoid defeat as St. Gallen edged the contest by a single goal.
With the match ending 2-1, the second qualifying round tie takes on added importance for both teams as they continue their Europa League campaign. A close scoreline leaves the outcome of the round highly relevant in the broader battle to progress.
For FC St. Gallen, the home victory stands out as a strong result on the European stage. For Benfica, the narrow loss means the focus shifts to responding after this setback in UEFA Europa League qualifying.
