Community Shield 2026 Heads Abroad for First Time

The traditional curtain-raiser is leaving England for the first time in years.

What happened. The 2026 Community Shield between Arsenal and Manchester City will be played outside England for the first time in years.

• Match is set to be played abroad.
• It marks a historic departure from Wembley.

The new season starts tomorrow, with the match against a different backdrop.

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