Qualifiers, friendlies, U20 World Cup… The schedule for AS Monaco’s international players

It's time for the October international break! After a week marked by the a draw against Manchester City in the Champions League (2-2) et another against Nice in the Derby in Ligue 1 Mcdonald's (2-2), no fewer than 18 players from the first team or from the Academy have joined their national teams. So, as we enter this set of matches marked by qualifications for the 2026 World Cup and the U20 World Cup, here is the schedule for our internationals! 📆

The 2026 World Cup qualifiers are now in the final stages. Among those involved is Maghnes Akliouche, who returns to the French national team after making his first appearance last September. The qualifiers will also see the participation of Mika Biereth (Denmark), Mohammed Salisu (Ghana), and Krépin Diatta (Senegal). The final two matches for the latter two will be decisive in CAF, which will be decisive in the race for the World Cup.

Some players have already qualified and are now preparing for the biggest of matches. This is the case for Caio Henrique (Brazil) and Taki' Minamino (Japan), who will face off in a friendly match on Tuesday, October 14th in Japan. Folarin Balogun (United States) has been called up once again by the American coach to best prepare for this major event, which will have a special hometown feel.

🇫🇷 Maghnes Akliouche - France
World Cup Qualifiers
Friday, October 10 (8:45 p.m.):France vs. Azerbaijan at the Parc des Princes (Paris, France)Monday, October 13 (8:45 p.m.): Iceland vs. France at Laugardalsvöllur (Reykjavík, Iceland)

🇩🇰 Mika Biereth - Denmark
World Cup Qualifiers
Friday, October 9 (8:45 PM):Belarus - Denmark at the ZTE Arena (Zalaegerszeg, Hungary)Monday, October 12 (8:45 PM):Denmark - Greece at the Parken Stadium (Copenhagen, Denmark)

🇬🇭 Mohammed Salisu - Ghana
World Cup Qualifiers
Thursday, October 8 (6 p.m.):Central African Republic - Ghana at Ben Ahmed El Abdi Stadium (El Jadida, Morocco)Monday, October 12 (9 p.m.): Ghana - Comoros at Accra Sports Stadium (Accra, Ghana)

🇸🇳 Krépin Diatta - Senegal
World Cup Qualifiers
Friday, October 10 (2:00 PM):South Sudan - Senegal at Juba Stadium (Juba, South Sudan)Tuesday, October 14 (9:00 PM):Senegal - Mauritania at Stade Me Abdoulaye Wade (Diamnadio, Senegal)

🇧🇷 Caio Henrique - Brazil
Friendlies:
Friday, October 10 (1 p.m.):South Korea vs. Brazil (Seoul Stadium, South Korea)Tuesday, October 14 (12:30 p.m.):Japan vs. Brazil (Ajinomoto Stadium, Japan)

🇺🇸 Folarin Balogun - United States
Friendly Matches
Saturday, October 11 (2:30 a.m.):United States vs. Ecuador at Q2 Stadium (Austin, USA)Wednesday, October 15 (3:00 a.m.):United States vs. Australia at Dick's Sporting Goods Park (Commerce City, USA)

🇯🇵 Takumi Minamino - Japan
Friendlies:
Friday, October 10 (12:20 p.m.):Japan vs. Paraguay at Panasonic Stadium (Suita, Japan)Tuesday, October 14 (12:30 p.m.):Japan vs. Brazil at Ajinomoto Stadium (Tokyo, Japan)

🇹🇳 Nacim Dendani - Tunisia U23
Friendly Matches
Saturday, October 11:Tunisia - Iraq in Tunis (Tunisia)Tuesday, October 14:Tunisia - Iraq in Tunis (Tunisia)
🇧🇪 Stanis Idumbo - Belgium U21
U-21 Euros-21 Qualification
Friday, October 10 (7 p.m.):Wales U21 - Belgium U21 at Rodney Parade (Newport, Wales)Tuesday, October 14 (8 p.m.):Belgium U21 - Denmark U21 at Het Kuipje (Westerlo, Belgium)

🇫🇷 Ilane Touré and Lucas Michal
U20 World Cup
Monday, September 29 (10 p.m.):France 2-1 South Africa at Estadio El Teniente (Rancagua, Chile)Thursday, October 2 (10 p.m.):United States 3-0 France at Estadio El Teniente (Rancagua, Chile)Sunday, October 5 (11 a.m.):New Caledonia 0-6 France at Estadio Fiscal (Talca, Chile)Thursday, October 9 (1 a.m.):Japan - France at Estadio Nacional Julio Martinez Pradanos (Chile)

🇲🇦 Yanis Benchaouch - Morocco U20
U20 World Cup
Sunday, September 28 (10 p.m.):Morocco 2-0 Spain at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos (Santiago, Chile)Thursday, October 2 (1 a.m.):Brazil 1-2 Morocco at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos (Santiago, Chile)Saturday, October 4 (10 p.m.):Mexico 1-0 Morocco at the Estadio Elías Figueroa Brander (Valparaíso, Chile)Friday, October 10 (1 a.m.):Morocco - South Korea at the Estadio El Teniente (Rancagua, Chile)
🇫🇷 Pape Cabral - France U19
Friendly Matches
Saturday, October 11 (3 p.m.):France - Switzerland at the Banus Football Center in Marbella (Spain)Tuesday, October 14 (11 a.m.):Netherlands vs. France at the Marbella Football Center (Spain)

🇨🇭 Sirak Bein - Switzerland U19
Friendly Matches
Saturday, October 11 (3 p.m.):France vs. Switzerland at the Banus Football Center in Marbella, SpainTuesday, October 14 (6 p.m.):Switzerland vs. Northern Ireland in Marbella, Spain
🇫🇷 Melvin Gomes Da Veiga - France U18
Friendly Matches
Thursday, October 9 (7 p.m.):England vs. France at St. George's Park, EnglandSunday, October 12 (3 p.m.):England vs. France at St. George's Park, England
🇲🇦 Nahël Haddani and Yasir Mouh - Morocco U17
Friendly Matches
Friday, October 10:Senegal vs. Morocco in Dakar, SenegalMonday, October 13:Senegal vs. Morocco in Dakar (Senegal)

🇹🇳 Najd Ajroud - Tunisia U17
Friendly Matches
Friday, October 10:Egypt vs. Tunisia in Cairo, EgyptMonday, October 13:Egypt vs. Tunisia in Cairo, Egypt