Even though Manchester United’s Premier League schedule is set for the next ten days, our players are still in training as they prepare to play for their individual countries.
The European Championship qualifiers for next summer are almost complete, with multiple Reds almost certain spots in the finals in Germany.
Meanwhile, the 2026 World Cup qualifiers are underway in South America.
Between the competitive matches are a ton of friendlies, and this is your schedule of who is playing when. European
Prior to the crucial match at Wembley against Italy, England manager Gareth Southgate has selected Harry Maguire and Marcus Rashford for the Three Lions’ friendly against Australia. With two games remaining, a victory over the Azzurri would ensure a spot in the finals the following summer.
Scotland and Scott McTominay should also be rejoicing since the Tartan Army is only two points away from winning the European Championship for the second time in a row. Even if Steve Clarke’s team loses in Spain, whatever points that Norway loses in their matches against Spain and Cyprus will still count toward Scotland’s qualification.
After playing San Marino and Kazakhstan, Denmark’s Christian Eriksen and Rasmus Hojlund will look to have stretched their lead over the chasing group to one point. Portugal, led by Diogo Dalot and Bruno Fernandes, needs to win both matches to qualify for their eighth consecutive finals.
Jonny Evans and Northern Ireland are competing in the same group for pride, but they might also have a significant impact on qualification as they play Slovenia, who lead the Danish group based on goals scored.
Sweden’s captain is Victor Lindelof, but the country’s chances of qualifying for the tournament the following summer are slim given that they have to close a seven-point deficit against Belgium and Austria in their final three games.
Due to their Nations League position, Turkey (Altay Bayindir) is guaranteed a play-off spot. With three games remaining, they are now three points ahead of Wales and Armenia in Group D, the second of two qualifying berths.SAINT AMERICAN
In the wee hours of Wednesday, October 18, Casemiro’s Brazil takes on Facundo Pellistri’s Uruguay in the ongoing World Cup qualifying round in South America. In the early going of the competition, Brazil has a perfect record. The Selecao also has a home match scheduled against Venezuela. The other qualifier for Uruguay is a challenging journey to Colombia, who are currently ranked third in the group.
Alejandro Garnacho, a recent father, is playing for Argentina, who won both of their initial games. Before heading to Peru, the World Cup winners meet Paraguay at Estadio Mas Monumental.South Africa
Due to an injury, Sofyan Amrabat was forced to leave Morocco’s squad in September; however, this month, the midfielder on loan to the Atlas Lions is eligible. Prior to facing Liberia in their last Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match—a match that was postponed owing to the earthquake near Marrakesh last month—the North Africans play a friendly match against the Ivory Coast.
Morocco is all set to compete in the competition; all they need is one more point to go ahead of South Africa and win Group K.
Andre Onana has declared himself available for Cameroon once more and is included in the team to play Senegal in Lens and Russia in Moscow. Hannibal is scheduled to fly to the Far East for Tunisia’s Kirin Challenge Cup matches against South Korea and Japan.