Manchester United have returned to winning ways, but the next international break has rolled around.
Plenty of Red Devils players will be jetting across the globe this week to join up with their compatriots ahead of some crucial fixtures, especially in World Cup qualifying.
Unsurprisingly, some big names have missed out, either through injury or poor form. Matthijs de Ligt is perhaps the biggest surprise absentee despite his superb performances this season.
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Here’s a look at every Man United player featuring in the October international break.
Bruno Fernandes in action during Manchester United's victory against Sunderland at Old Trafford
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Portugal – Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot
Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot have been called up after being ever-present for United this season.
Portugal will face Ireland and Hungary in World Cup qualifying and look on course to seal their spot at the tournament proper, having won two out of two so far.
Portugal v Ireland – October 11, 7:45pm – Amazon Prime
Portugal v Hungary – October 14, 7:45pm – Amazon Prime
Denmark – Patrick Dorgu
It’s been a mixed start to the campaign for Patrick Dorgu at Old Trafford, with Ruben Amorim’s system leaving him a little exposed and blunt in attack.
He is a regular performer for Denmark, however, and is set to play a part in their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Belarus and Greece this month.
Belarus v Denmark – October 9, 7:45pm – N/A
Denmark v Greece – October 12, 7:45pm – Amazon Prime
Uruguay – Manuel Ugarte
Manuel Ugarte has been the subject of fierce criticism from United supporters this season, and there is a sense of frustration that he is seemingly preferred over Kobbie Mainoo.
But Ugarte remains in the international picture for Uruguay, and he could even start against the Dominican Republic and Uzbekistan in two friendlies.
Uruguay v Dominican Republic – October 10, 1:45pm – N/A
Uzbekistan v Uruguay – October 13, 1:45pm – N/A
Turkey – Altay Bayindir
Altay Bayindir usurped Andre Onana to become United’s new first-choice goalkeeper, but after delivering a number of shaky displays, he looks to have been replaced by recent arrival Senne Lammens.
Bayindir does not often start for his country and he is likely to be among the substitutes again when they take on Bulgaria and Georgia in their next two World Cup qualifiers.
Bulgaria v Turkey – October 11, 7:45pm – N/A
Turkey v Georgia – October 14, 7:45pm – N/A
Ivory Coast – Amad Diallo
Amad Diallo is back in the Ivory Coast fold for the final round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, having spent almost a year away from the set-up.
With six international caps to his name to date, Amad could well push to start against Seychelles and Kenya despite his mixed start to the season for United.
Seychelles v Ivory Coast – October 10, 2pm – FIFA+
Ivory Coast v Kenya – October 14, 8pm – N/A
Brazil – Casemiro and Matheus Cunha
Matheus Cunha may still be waiting for his first United goal but he can take plenty of positives from his early weeks at the club. He has been called up by Brazil, as has his team-mate Casemiro.
They could play in two friendlies against South Korea and Japan.
South Korea v Brazil – October 10, 12pm – N/A
Japan v Brazil – October 14, 11:30am – N/A
Slovenia – Benjamin Sesko
Benjamin Sesko made it two goals in a week after scoring against Sunderland on Saturday. The striker delivered an impressive all-round performance at Old Trafford and is getting sharper with every game.
The £74million man is expected to start up top for Slovenia over the next fortnight, when they face Kosovo and Switzerland in World Cup qualifying.
Kosovo v Slovenia – October 10, 7:45pm – N/A
Slovenia v Switzerland – October 13, 7:45pm – N/A
Benjamin Sesko celebrates scoring his goal during Manchester United's victory against Sunderland at Old Trafford
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Belgium – Senne Lammens
Fresh from keeping a clean sheet on his United debut, Senne Lammens will now join up with his Belgium team-mates for their next two World Cup qualifiers.
Belgium v North Macedonia – October 10, 7:45pm – N/A
Wales v Belgium – October 13, 7:45pm – BBC
Cameroon – Bryan Mbeumo
Cameroon look on course to reach the next World Cup, and they will resume their mission against Mauritius and Angola. Bryan Mbeumo could start both matches.
Mauritius v Cameroon – October 8, 2pm – FIFA+
Cameroon v Angola – October 13, 5pm – FIFA+
Gibraltar – James Scanlon
United academy starlet James Scanlon has again been called up by the Gibraltar senior team, despite having to wait for his first-team debut at club level.
They play New Caledonia in a friendly before travelling to Croatia in World Cup qualifying.
Gibraltar v New Caledonia – October 8, 6pm – N/A
Croatia v Gibraltar – October 12, 7:45pm – N/A
Paraguay – Diego Leon
Diego Leon has been awarded his first senior call-up by Paraguay and could make his debut against either Japan or South Korea in two upcoming friendlies.
Japan v Paraguay – October 10, 11:20am – N/A
South Korea v Paraguay – October 14, 12pm – N/A
England U20s – Ayden Heaven and Shea Lacey
Ayden Heaven and Shea Lacey, who is arguably United’s brightest youth prospect, have been named in England’s latest U20s squad for a friendly match against Switzerland.
England U20s v Switzerland U20s – October 10, 1pm – N/A
France U21s – Leny Yoro
Leny Yoro, fresh from his trip back to France to catch up with his old Lille team-mates, could feature in two crucial Euro U21 qualifiers. Les Bleus are second in their group, level on points with Portugal.
Faroe Islands U21s v France U21s – October 10, 5pm – N/A
France U21s v Estonia U21s – October 13, 5:30pm – N/A