Inter Players on International Duty for World Cup and Friendlies

The upcoming FIFA World Cup is set to take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. As the tournament approaches, squads have been announced, with nine players from Inter representing various nations. This article highlights the Inter players on international duty, their national teams, and upcoming friendly matches leading to the World Cup.

Inter Players Representing Their Nations

Seven Inter players will compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They will don their national colors, showcasing their skills on a global stage. The players are:

• Lautaro Martinez (Argentina)
• Marcus Thuram (France)
• Manuel Akanji (Switzerland)
• Denzel Dumfries (Netherlands)
• Hakan Calhanoglu (Turkey)
• Petar Sucic (Croatia)
• Ange-Yoan Bonny (Ivory Coast)
• Francesco Pio Esposito (Italy)
• Piotr Zielinski (Poland)

Upcoming Friendlies

Before the World Cup group stage, many of these players will participate in friendly matches. Here’s a breakdown of some key fixtures:

Argentina

• Argentina vs. Honduras – June 7, 02:00 CEST (Friendly, College Station)
• Iceland vs. Argentina – June 10 (Friendly, Auburn)

France

• France vs. Ivory Coast – June 4, 21:00 CEST (Friendly, Nantes)
• France vs. Northern Ireland – June 8, 21:00 CEST (Friendly, Lille)

Switzerland

• Switzerland vs. Jordan – May 31, 15:00 CEST (Friendly, St. Gallen)
• Switzerland vs. Australia – June 6, 21:00 CEST (Friendly, San Diego)

The Netherlands

• The Netherlands vs. Algeria – June 3, 20:45 CEST (Friendly, Rotterdam)
• The Netherlands vs. Uzbekistan – June 8, 20:45 CEST (Friendly, New York)

Turkey

• Turkey vs. North Macedonia – June 1, 19:30 CEST (Friendly, Istanbul)
• Venezuela vs. Turkey – June 6, 01:00 CEST (Friendly, Fort Lauderdale)

Croatia

• Croatia vs. Belgium – June 2, 18:00 CEST (Friendly, Rijeka)
• Croatia vs. Slovenia – June 7, 20:45 CEST (Friendly, Varaždin)

Ivory Coast

• France vs. Ivory Coast – June 4, 21:00 CEST (Friendly, Nantes)

Italy

• Luxembourg vs. Italy – June 3, 20:45 CEST (Friendly, Luxembourg)
• Greece vs. Italy – June 7, 21:00 CEST (Friendly, Heraklion)

Poland

• Poland vs. Ukraine – May 31, 17:30 CEST (Friendly, Wrocław)
• Poland vs. Nigeria – June 3, 20:45 CEST (Friendly, Warsaw)

World Cup Group Stage Matches

Following the friendlies, the players will transition into World Cup fixtures. Here’s a preview of some critical group stage matches:

Group Stage Schedule

As the World Cup approaches, these Inter players will aim to make a significant impact on their teams. Their contributions could prove vital in achieving national success on the world stage.