During the November international break, 15 professional players or players from the Academy joined their respective national teams, with the end of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers and friendly matches on the schedule.
The November international break is already here! After a week marked by victory in Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League (0-1) and defeat against RC Lens in Ligue 1 Mcdonalds (1-4), no fewer than 15 players from the first team or academy have joined their national teams. So, as we approach this fortnight packed with qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup and the U21 European Championship, heres the schedule for our international players!
Its the final stretch to reach the 2026 World Cup. Among those involved is Maghnes Akliouche, once again called up to the French national team after his decisive performance during the last international break. Lukáš Hrádecký (Finland) will also be in contention for the World Cup, and his countrys fate will be decided after the final two Euro matches, crucial in the race for a spot.
Most national teams now know their fate and are preparing for the big event. This is the case for Mohammed Salisu (Ghana) and Taki Minamino (Japan), who will meet for a friendly match on Friday, November 14th in Japan.
Meanwhile, Aleksandr Golovin (Russia), Caio Henrique (Brazil), and Folarin Balogun (USA) will play friendly matches to best prepare for the biggest competition of all, which will begin in less than eight months.
Maghnes Akliouche France
UEFA 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
Thursday, October 13 (8:45 PM): France vs. Ukraine at the Parc des Princes (Paris, France)
Sunday, October 16 (8:45 PM): Azerbaijan vs. France at the Tofiq Bahramov Stadium (Baku, Azerbaijan)
Lukas Hradecky Finland
World Cup Qualifiers + Friendly Match
Friday, November 14 (6:00 PM): Finland vs. Malta at Helsinki Olympic Stadium (Helsinki, Finland)
Monday, November 17 (6:00 PM): Finland vs. Andorra at Tammelan Stadion (Tampere, Finland)
Aleksandr Golovin Russia
Friendly Matches
Wednesday, November 12 (6:00 PM): Russia vs. Peru at Krestovsky Stadium in Saint Petersburg, Russia
Saturday, November 15 (4:00 PM): Russia vs. Chile at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia
Mohammed Salisu Ghana
Friendly Matches
Friday, November 14 (11:20 AM): Japan vs. Ghana at Toyota Stadium (Japan)
Tuesday, September 18 (12:00 PM): South Korea vs. Ghana at Seoul World Cup Stadium (South Korea)
Nacim Dendani Tunisia
Friendly Matches
Wednesday, November 12 (5:45 PM): Tunisia vs. Mauritania at Hammadi Agrebi Stadium (Radès, Tunisia)
Friday, November 14 (5:45 PM): Tunisia vs. Jordan at Hammadi Agrebi Stadium (Radès, Tunisia)
Tuesday, November 18 (8:30 PM): Brazil vs. Tunisia at Pierre-Mauroy Stadium (Lille, France)
Caio Henrique Brazil
Friendly Matches
Saturday, November 15 (5 p.m.): Brazil Senegal (Emirates Stadium, England)
Tuesday, November 18 (9 p.m.): Brazil Tunisia (Stade Pierre-Mauroy, France)
Folarin Balogun United States
Friendly Matches
Saturday, November 15 (11:00 PM): United States vs. Paraguay at Subaru Park (Chester, USA)
Wednesday, November 19 (1:00 AM): United States vs. Uruguay at Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, USA)
Takumi Minamino Japan
Friendly Matches
Friday, November 14 (11:20 AM): Japan vs. Ghana at Toyota Stadium (Toyota, Japan)
Tuesday, November 18 (11:15 AM): Japan vs. Bolivia at Japan National Stadium (Tokyo, Japan)
Lucas Michal France U21
Euro 2027 Qualifiers
Friday, November 14 (7:30 PM): Switzerland vs. France at Stade de la Tuilière (Lausanne, Switzerland)
Monday, November 17 (9:00 PM): France vs. Faroe Islands at Stade des Alpes (Grenoble, France)
Stanis Idumbo Belgium U21
UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifiers
Friday, November 14 (6:00 PM): Austria vs. Belgium at Josko Arena (Ried, Austria)
Paris Brunner Germany U20
Elite League
Friday, November 14 (3 p.m.): Germany U20 vs. Romania U20 in Oliva Nova (Valencia, Spain)
Monday, November 17 (3 p.m.): Germany U20 vs. Italy U20 in Oliva Nova (Valencia, Spain)
Jules Stawiecki France U19
Euro 2026 Qualifiers
Wednesday, November 12 (1:00 PM): France vs. Faroe Islands in Tatabanya, Hungary
Saturday, November 15 (1:00 PM): France vs. Bulgaria in Tatabanya, Hungary
Tuesday, November 18 (5:30 PM): Hungary vs. France in Győr, Hungary
Sirak Bein Switzerland U19
Euro 2026 Qualifiers
Wednesday, November 12 (6:30 PM): Sweden vs. Switzerland in Fislisbach, Switzerland
Saturday, November 15 (12:30 PM): Switzerland vs. San Marino in Fislisbach, Switzerland
Tuesday, November 18 (6:30 PM): Switzerland vs. Denmark in Fislisbach, Switzerland
Boubakar Dembaga Mali U23
Friendly Matches
Friday, November 14: Indonesia vs. Mali in Jakarta, Indonesia
Tuesday, November 18: Indonesia vs. Mali in Jakarta, Indonesia
Ekene Chukwuani Denmark U17
Training Camp