Twelve Real Madrid Players on International Duty: Countries, Games, How to Watch on TV

Real Madrid players will represent eight countries across the world during the second pause of the domestic season.

Rodrygo (left) and Vinícius Júnior (right) will return to the Brazil national team in October. / IMAGO/Sports Press Photo

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.

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Every Real Madrid Player Called-Up for October International Duty

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.

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Full List of October International Matches Featuring Real Madrid Players

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

• READ: How to Watch France’s October World Cup Qualifier Matches

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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

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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

• READ: How to Watch Spain’s U21 October Matches

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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

• READ: How to Watch Belgium’s October World Cup Qualifier Matches

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

• READ: How to Watch Türkiye’s October World Cup Qualifier Matches

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

• READ: How to Watch Austria’s October World Cup Qualifier Matches

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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

• READ: How to Watch Brazil’s October Matches

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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

• READ: How to Watch Argentina’s October Matches

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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

• READ: How to Watch Morocco’s October Matches

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