internationals
07 October 2025

INTERNATIONALS: THE ROSSONERI CALLED-UP

World Cup qualifiers, youth matches, and friendlies: the Milanisti's upcoming fixtures

It's already time for the season's second international break, following several demanding weeks for Allegri's side. A number of Rossoneri players will leave Milanello to join up with their national teams, involved in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, the upcoming Under-21 European Championship, or friendly fixtures. Here are the details:

Mike Maignan, Christopher Nkunku, Adrien Rabiot (France)

  • France v Azerbaijan: Friday 10 October, 20:45 CEST, Paris – 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
  • Iceland v France: Monday 13 October, 20:45 CEST, Reykjavik – 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

Strahinja Pavlović (Serbia)

  • Serbia v Albania: Saturday 11 October, 20:45 CEST, Leskovac – 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
  • Andorra v Serbia: Tuesday 14 October, 20:45 CEST, Andorra – 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

Ruben Loftus-Cheek (England)

  • England v WalesThursday 9 October, 20:45 CEST, London – Friendly
  • Latvia v England: Tuesday 14 October, 20:45 CEST, Riga – 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

Alexis Saelemaekers and Koni De Winter (Belgium)

  • Belgium v North Macedonia: Friday 10 October, 20:45 CEST, Ghent – 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
  • Wales v Belgium: Monday 13 October, 20:45 CEST, Cardiff – 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

Matteo Gabbia (Italy)

  • Estonia v Italy: Saturday 11 October, 20:45 CEST, Tallinn – 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
  • Italy v Israel: Tuesday 14 October, 20:45 CEST, Udine – 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

Luka Modrić (Croatia)

  • Czech Republic v Croatia: Thursday 9 October, 20:45 CEST, Prague – 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
  • Croatia v Gibraltar: Sunday 12 October, 20:45 CEST, Varaždin – 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

Rafael Leão (Portugal)

  • Portugal v Ireland: Saturday 11 October, 20:45 CEST, Lisbon – 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
  • Portugal v Hungary: Tuesday 14 October, 20:45 CEST, Lisbon – 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

Santiago Gimenez (Mexico)

  • Mexico v Colombia: Sunday 12 October, 03:00 CEST, Arlington (USA) – Friendly
  • Mexico v Ecuador: Wednesday 15 October, 00:00 CEST, Guadalajara – Friendly

Pervis Estupiñan (Ecuador)

  • USA v Ecuador: Saturday 11 October, 02:30 CEST, Austin – Friendly
  • Mexico v Ecuador: Wednesday 15 October, 00:00 CEST, Guadalajara – Friendly

Christian Pulisic (USA)

  • USA v Ecuador: Saturday 11 October, 02:30 CEST, Austin – Friendly
  • USA v Australia: Wednesday 15 October, 03:00 CEST, Commerce City – Friendly

Davide Bartesaghi (Italy U21)

  • Italy v Sweden: Friday 10 October, 18:15 CEST, Cesena – 2027 U21 European Championship Qualifiers
  • Italy v Armenia: Tuesday 14 October, 18:15 CEST, Cremona – 2027 U21 European Championship Qualifiers

Zachary Athekame (Switzerland U21)

  • Switzerland v Iceland: Friday 10 October, 18:30 CEST, Lucerne – 2027 U21 European Championship Qualifiers
  • Faroe Islands v Switzerland: Tuesday 14 October, 19:00 CEST, Tórshavn – 2027 U21 European Championship Qualifiers


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