Bayern players called up for their national team

Several Bayern players have been called up for their national teams in the March international break with crucial Nations League fixtures, World Cup qualifiers and friendlies on the cards. Find out who’s in action and where in our overview.

*All times in CET unless stated

Germany: Kimmich, Sané, Musiala, Goretzka

Germany have reached the knockout rounds of the UEFA Nations League for the first time and now face Italy in the quarter-finals. The first leg in Milan on 20 March (8.45pm) is followed three days later by the return fixture in Dortmund (8.45pm). Coach Julian Nagelsmann has selected four Bayern players in Joshua Kimmich, Jamal Musiala, Leroy Sané and Leon Goretzka. It’s a first call-up in over a year for Goretzka. Should Germany prevail against Italy, they will get to host the finals tournament in June, with Munich one of the two venues. Should the Italians win, then they will be the hosts.

France: Olise, Upamecano

France are also targeting a place in the summer’s finals of the Nations League. Didier Deschamps has included the Munich-based duo of Michael Olise and Dayot Upamecano for their quarter-final against Croatia. The first leg in Split is on 20 March (8.45pm) and the return at the Stade de France three days later (8.45pm).

Croatia: Stanišić

Josip Stanišić is back in the Croatia fold after a lengthy injury absence. Zlatko Dalić has called up the 24-year-old for the Nations League quarter-final tie against France, where the Bayern defender could face his two club teammates.

Portugal: Palhinha

Portugal’s João Palhinha will also be in Nations League quarter-final action when his country take on Denmark in Copenhagen (20 March, 8.45pm) and then Lisbon (23 March, 8.45pm).

Austria: Laimer

Konrad Laimer’s Austria missed out on automatic promotion to League A of the Nations League but could still go up if they win their two-legged play-off against Serbia. Ralf Rangnick’s side host the first game in Vienna on 20 March (8.45pm) before going to Belgrade for the decisive match on 23 March (8.45pm).

England: Kane

England and Harry Kane start their qualification for the 2026 World Cup this month as the Three Lions begin their new era under Thomas Tuchel with a game against Albania at Wembley on 21 March (8.45pm). They then host Lithuania at the same time three days later.

Japan: Ito

Hiroki Ito has been called up by Japan for the first time since he broke his metatarsal for World Cup qualifiers in Saitama against Bahrain (20 March, 11.35am/7.35pm local time) and then Saudi Arabia at the same time five days later. The Samurai Blue have earned 16 of a possible 18 points from their six qualifiers so far and are on course to book their place at next year’s finals.

Canada: Davies

Alphonso Davies will captain Canada as they aim to lift the Concacaf Nations League. The finals tournament is being played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The Canucks first take on Mexico in their semi-final at 7.30pm local time on 20 March. Should Davies reach the final, that will be three days later against the winner of the other semi between the USA and Panama. The third-place play-off will be held a few hours before the final.

Israel: Peretz

Daniel Peretz and Israel kick off their World Cup qualification with home games against Estonia on 22 March (8.45pm) and Norway on 25 March (8.45pm). Both games are being played in Debrecen, Hungary.

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