It’s counting down to the World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States this summer. On June 11, the tournament will kick off with the opening match between Mexico and South Africa. In the build-up to the World Cup, the national team squads are gradually being announced. Meanwhile, four Club players have already been called up to represent their countries at the World Cup. Whether more names will be added remains to be seen: not all countries have announced their final squad yet.
For now, The Blues are therefore providing four internationals. Below we list where and when the Club players will be in action.
HANS VANAKEN, BRANDON MECHELE & JOAQUIN SEYS - BELGIUM
Belgium can rely on three Club players: Hans Vanaken, Brandon Mechele, and Joaquin Seys. The Red Devils will compete in Group G and play their group matches in the United States and Canada:
- Monday June 15 (21.00): Belgium – Egypte (Seattle Stadium)
- Sunday June 21 (21.00): Belgium – IR Iran (Los Angeles Stadium)
- Friday June 26 (05.00): New Zealand – Belgium (BC Place, Vancouver)
GUSTAF NILSSON - SWEDEN
Gustaf Nilsson has also been selected. The Swedish striker will represent his country in Group F and play his matches in Mexico and the United States:
- Sunday June 14 (04.00): Sweden – Tunesia (Estadio Monterrey)
- Saturday June 20 (19.00): The Netherlands – Sweden (Houston Stadium)
- Thursday June 25 (01.00): Japan – Sweden (Dallas Stadium)