Twelve Real Madrid players are set to take center stage for their countries during the October international break.
After securing a 3–1 victory over Villarreal and reclaiming the top spot in La Liga, a handful of Xabi Alonso’s best left the Spanish capital to represent their respective national teams over the next two weeks.
From 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers to international friendlies, the called-up players will be in action across Europe, Asia and South America during the brief pause to the 2025–26 domestic season.
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Although the likes of Jude Bellingham, Aurélien Tchouaméni and Federico Valverde all remained in Madrid, 12 stars, including Kylian Mbappé, will look to help their national teams to significant victories in October.
Here’s a complete guide on how to keep up with every Real Madrid player during the October international break.
Kylian Mbappé
Kylian Mbappé is set to lead France during the October international break. / IMAGO/NurPhoto
Player Country Competition
Kylian Mbappé France 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
Eduardo Camavinga France 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
Dean Huijsen Spain 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
Gonzalo García Spain U-21 International Friendly / 2027 U-21 Euro Qualifier
Thibaut Courtois Belgium 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
Arda Güler Türkiye 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
David Alaba Austria 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
Vinícius Júnior Brazil International Friendlies
Rodrygo Brazil International Friendlies
Éder Militão Brazil International Friendlies
Franco Mastantuono Argentina International Friendlies
Brahim Díaz Morocco International Friendly / 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
Real Madrid are well-represented across the globe in October, with players from eight different countries earning call-ups. Mbappé and Eduardo Camavinga, who are with the France national team, headline the list, though the former is still dealing with an ankle injury he suffered against Villarreal.
Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo and Éder Militão, meanwhile, are back with the Brazil national team after being left out of Carlo Ancelotti’s squad last month. The Seleção might not have the high stakes 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches of France, Belgium, Türkiye, Spain, Austria and Morocco, but their international friendlies are taking them to Asia.
Alonso will hope to avoid any major injuries to his star players this break, especially Dean Huijsen and David Alaba given Real Madrid’s already undermanned defense.
Arda Güler
Arda Güler will take center stage for Türkiye. / IMAGO/Depo Photos
Here’s how you can you can watch every Barcelona player in action during the international break.
France (Mbappé, Camavinga)
Opponent Date Kick-Off Time Match Type
Azerbaijan (H) Oct. 10 2:45 p.m. ET / 7:45 p.m. BST 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
Iceland (A) Oct. 13 2:45 p.m. ET / 7:45 p.m. BST 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
Spain (Huijsen)
Opponent Date Kick-Off Time Match Type
Georgia (H) Oct. 11 2:45 p.m. ET / 7:45 p.m. BST 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
Bulgaria (H) Oct. 14 2:45 p.m. ET / 7:45 p.m. BST 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
READ: How to Watch Spain’s October World Cup Qualifier Matches
Spain U-21 (García)
Opponent Date Kick-Off Time Match Type
Norway U-21 (H) Oct. 10 3 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. BST International Friendly
Finland U-21 (H) Oct. 14 12:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. BST 2027 U-21 Euro Qualifier
Belgium (Courtois)
Opponent Date Kick-Off Time Match Type
North Macedonia (H) Oct. 10 2:45 p.m. ET / 7:45 p.m. BST 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
Wales (A) Oct. 13 2:45 p.m. ET / 7:45 p.m. BST 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
Türkiye (Güler)
Opponent Date Kick-Off Time Match Type
Bulgaria (A) Oct. 11 2:45 p.m. ET / 7:45 p.m. BST 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
Georgia (H) Oct. 14 2:45 p.m. ET / 7:45 p.m. BST 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
Austria (Alaba)
Opponent Date Kick-Off Time Match Type
San Marino Oct. 9 2:45 p.m. ET / 7:45 p.m. BST 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
Romania Oct. 12 2:45 p.m. ET / 7:45 p.m. BST 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
Brazil (Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo, Militão)
Opponent Date Kick-Off Match Type
South Korea (A) Oct. 10 7 a.m. ET / 12 p.m. BST International Friendly
Japan (A) Oct. 14 6:30 a.m. ET / 11:30 a.m. BST International Friendly
Argentina (Mastantuono)
Opponent Date Kick-Off Time Match Type
Venezuela (H) Oct. 10 / Oct. 11 8 p.m. ET / 1 a.m. BST International Friendly
Puerto Rico (H) Oct. 13 / Oct. 14 8 p.m. ET / 1 a.m. BST International Friendly
Morocco (Díaz)
Opponent Date Kick-Off Match Type
Bahrain (H) Oct. 9 3 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. BST International Friendly
Congo (H) Oct. 14 3 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. BST 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
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