Nations League, 2026 World Cup Qualifying... What's ahead for our internationals

During this March international break, 25 professional and academy players have joined their respective national teams. From the Nations League quarterfinals to the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, here's the schedule for the Monegasques involved.

Published on 26/03/2025 at 09:30

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They left for the break with a sense of accomplishment. Winners of their first away match of 2025 in Angers (0-2), our Rouge et Blancare now in national team mode. For this March international window, no fewer than 25 players from the professional squad and the Academy have joined their national teams. So, between Nations League quarterfinals and 2026 World Cup qualifiers, here's our internationals' schedule. 📅

A big senior debut

Among those happy to be named is our Danish striker Mika Biereth who is preparing to celebrate his first call-up with the Danish senior team. Scorer of 11 goals in only 9 Ligue 1 matches, his mission will be to help his team reach the semifinals of the Nations League against Portugal.
As for the rest of the squad, several Monegasques will play in qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, starting with Lamine Camara and Krépin Diatta with Sénégal, who will have the ambition to take over first place in their group. It's a similar task for Wilfried Singo, who look to do the same with his Côte d’Ivoire teammates.

Still within the framework of the qualifications for the next World Cup, Eliesse Ben Seghir (Morocco), Mohammed Salisu (Ghana) and Takumi Minamino (Japan) are also ready to do battle with their countries.

🔜 International fixtures:

Europe 🇪🇺

🇩🇰 Mika Biereth - Denmark
Nations League - Quarterfinals
Thursday March 20 (8:45 p.m.):Denmark - Portugal at Parken in Copenhagen (Denmark)Sunday March 23 (8:45 p.m.):Portugal - Denmark at the Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon (Portugal)

🇨🇭Denis Zakaria and Breel Embolo
Friendlies
Friday, March 21 (8:45 p.m.):Northern Ireland vs. Switzerland at Windsor Park in Belfast, IrelandTuesday, March 25 (8:45 p.m.):Switzerland vs. Luxembourg at Kybunpark in St. Gallen, Switzerland

🇫🇷 Maghnes Akliouche and Christian Mawissa
Friendly Matches
Friday, March 21 (9 p.m.):France U-21 vs. England at the Stade du Moustoir in LorientMonday, March 24 (6:30 p.m.):Slovakia vs. France U-21 at the Antona Malatinskseho Stadium in Trnava, Slovakia

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Africa 🌍

🇲🇦 Eliesse Ben Seghir - Morocco
2026 World Cup Qualifiers - African Zone
Friday, March 21 (10:30 p.m.):Niger vs. Morocco at the Honneur Stadium in Oujda, MoroccoTuesday, March 25 (10:30 p.m.):Morocco vs. Tanzania at the Honneur Stadium in Oujda, Morocco
🇸🇳 Lamine Camara and Krépin Diatta - Senegal
2026 World Cup Qualifiers - African Zone
Saturday, March 22 (10:00 p.m.):Sudan vs. Senegal at the Martyrs of February Stadium in Baninah, LibyaTuesday, March 25 (8:00 p.m.):Senegal vs. Togo at the Stade Me Abdoulaye Wade in Diamniadio, Senegal

🇬🇭 Mohammed Salisu - Ghana
2026 World Cup Qualifiers - African Zone
Friday, March 21 (8 p.m.):Ghana vs. Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium in Accra, GhanaMonday, March 24 (8 p.m.):Madagascar vs. Ghana at the Mimoun-Al-Arsi Stadium in Al-Hoceima, Morocco
🇨🇮 Wilfried Singo - Côte d’Ivoire
2026 World Cup Qualifiers - African Zone
Friday, March 21 (8 p.m.):Burundi vs. Côte d'Ivoire at the Stade d'Honneur in Meknes, BurundiMonday, March 24 (8 p.m.):Côte d'Ivoire vs. Gambia at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

Americas 🌎

🇧🇷 Vanderson - Brazil
2026 World Cup Qualifiers
Friday, March 21 (1:45 a.m.):Brazil - Colombia at the Arena BRB Mané Garrincha in Brasilia, BrazilWednesday, March 26 (1:00 a.m.):Argentina - Brazil at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Asia 🌏

🇯🇵 Takumi Minamino - Japan
2026 World Cup Qualifiers
Thursday, March 20 (11:35 a.m.):Japan vs. Bahrain at Saitama Stadium in Saitama, JapanTuesday, March 25 (11:35 a.m.):Japan vs. Saudi Arabia at Saitama Stadium in Saitama, Japan

Youth players 👶

🇫🇷 Mayssam Benama, Saïmon Bouabré anf Lucas Michal - France U20
Friendlies
Thursday, March 20:France vs. Japan in Alicante, SpainMonday, March 24:France vs. Mexico in Alicante, Spain

🇨🇮 Valy Konaté - Côte d’Ivoire U20
Friendly Matches

Friday, March 21: Ivory Coast vs. Georgia in Türkiye
Tuesday, March 25: Ivory Coast vs. Bahrain in Turkey
🇲🇦 Yanis Benchaouch - Morocco U20
Friendly Matches

Egypt, Nigeria, and South Africa

🇫🇷 Bradel Kiwa and Aladji Bamba - France U19
Tour Élite - Euro U19
Wednesday March 19 (2 p.m.):Spain - France at Centro Sportivo Real Cosenza in Cosenza (Italy)Saturday March 22 (2 p.m.):France - Latvia at Centro Sportivo Real Cosenza in Cosenza (Italy)Tuesday March 25 (3 p.m.):Italy - France at the Nicola Ceravolo stadium in Catanzaro (Italy)
🇧🇪 Samuel Nibombé - Belgium U18
Friendly Matches
Friday, March 21:Belgium vs. Italy in Tubize, BelgiumSunday, March 23:Belgium vs. Italy in Tubize, Belgium

🇨🇭 Sirak Bein - Switzerland U18
Friendly matches
Wednesday, March 19:Switzerland vs. Türkiye in CroatiaSaturday, March 22:Croatia vs. Switzerland in CroatiaTuesday, March 25:Switzerland vs. Romania in Croatia
🇫🇷 Jules Stawiecki and Pape Cabral - France U18
Friendlies
Thursday March 20 (6 p.m.): Portugal - France at the Estadio Capital do Movel in Paços de Ferreira (Portugal) Saturday March 22 (1 p.m.): France - England at the Estadio Sport Clube in Freamunde (Portugal) Tuesday March 25 (12 p.m.): Czech Republic - France at Complexo Deportivo Azevido (Portugal)
🇹🇳 Mehdi Tlili - Tunisia U17
AFCON U17
Groupe C : Gambia, Sénégal and Somalia
🇲🇦 Ilies Belmokhtar- Morocco U17
AFCON U17
Groupe A : Uganda, Tanzania and Zambia