🏆 **Today's Match Results - Saturday, January 3, 2026** ⚽📊
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Today's Match Results
**Saturday, January 3, 2026, witnessed exciting football matches across several major tournaments, including the Africa Cup of Nations (Round of 16), the Saudi Professional League, the English Premier League, the Italian Serie A, the Spanish La Liga, the French Ligue 1, and the UAE Pro League, where results were decided and outstanding performances were delivered.**
The matches played on Saturday, January 3, 2026, witnessed strong and exciting competition in various local and continental tournaments, including crucial matches in the Africa Cup of Nations.
The African leagues, along with strong matches in the European and Arab leagues, resulted in remarkable results and outstanding performances from many major teams, making today a day full of football excitement for football fans around the world.
Today's Match Results, Saturday, January 3, 2026, in African, Arab, and European Leagues
⚽ **Africa Cup of Nations** - Round of 16
| Match | Result |
| -------------------- | ------- |
| **Senegal vs. Sudan** | **3-1** |
| **Tunisia vs. Mali** | **1-1** |
📌 Senegal confirmed their strength with a convincing win, while Tunisia and Mali shared the points in a closely contested match.
⚽ **Saudi Professional League**
| Match | Result |
| ---------------------------- | ------- |
| **Al-Fateh vs. Al-Shabab** | **2-0** |
| **Al-Fayha vs. Al-Kholood** | **0-5** |
| **Al-Ittihad vs. Al-Taawoun** | **1-0** |
💡 The Saudi League witnessed strong performances, most notably Al-Kholood's resounding away win and Al-Ittihad's hard-fought but important victory.
⚽ **English Premier League**
| Match | Result |
| ------------------------------------ | ------- |
| **Aston Villa vs. Nottingham Forest** | **3-1** |
| **Brighton vs. Burnley** | **2-0** |
| **Wolverhampton vs. West Ham** | **3-0** |
| **Bournemouth vs. Arsenal** | **2-3** |
📌 Arsenal secured a hard-fought away win, while Wolverhampton delivered a dominant performance against West Ham.
⚽ **Italian Serie A**
| Match | Result |
| --------------------- | ------- |
| **Como vs. Udinese** | **1-0** |
| Genoa vs. Pisa** | **1-1** |
| Sassuolo vs. Parma** | **1-1** |
| Juventus vs. Lecce** | **1-1** |
| Atalanta vs. Roma** | **1-0** |
📌 Atalanta outplayed Roma in a tactical encounter, while Juventus dropped valuable points at home in a surprising draw.
⚽ **La Liga**
| Match | Result |
| ------------------------------ | ------- |
| Celta Vigo vs Valencia** | **4-1** |
| Elche vs Villarreal** | **1-3** |
| Osasuna vs Athletic Bilbao** | **1-1** |
| Espanyol vs Barcelona** | **0-2** |
💡 Barcelona secured a professional away win, while Celta Vigo achieved one of the biggest victories of the day.
⚽ **Ligue 1**
| Match | Result |
| ----------------------- | ------- |
| Monaco vs Lyon** | **1-3** |
| Nice vs Strasbourg** | **1-1** |
| Lille vs Rennes** | **0-2** |
📌 Lyon delivered a strong away performance, continuing their climb up the league table.
⚽ **UAE Pro League**
| Match | Result |
| --------------------------------- | ------- |
| **Ajman vs. Ittihad Kalba** | **0-1** |
| **Al Batah vs. Dibba Al Fujairah** | **0-1** |
| Al Jazira vs. Shabab Al Ahli | 0-3 |
💡 Shabab Al Ahli put on a strong performance, securing a resounding away victory.
📊 **Today's Key Results**
- ✔️ **Senegal vs. Sudan** – Senegal qualified confidently for the Africa Cup of Nations.
- ✔️ **Bournemouth vs. Arsenal** – Arsenal secured an important away win in the English Premier League.
- ✔️ **Atalanta vs. Roma** – A decisive victory in one of the most exciting matches of the Italian Serie A.
- ✔️ **Espanyol vs. Barcelona** – Barcelona continued their winning streak.
📝 **Summary**
Saturday, January 3, 2026, saw exciting football matches across Africa, Europe, and the Arab world. From the drama of the Africa Cup of Nations to crucial league encounters, fans enjoyed a day packed with goals, competition, and unforgettable moments that will shape the next stages of the season.