Inter Milan Players Represent National Teams in World Cup Qualifiers and Friendlies

Eleven Nerazzurri players called up for international duty ahead of Serie A return

Mar. 30, 2026 at 12:50pm

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As Serie A takes a break for the international window, eleven Inter Milan players have been called up to represent their national teams in World Cup qualifiers and friendly matches. The Nerazzurri will return to league action on April 5 when they host Roma at San Siro.

Why it matters

Inter Milan is one of the top clubs in Italy's Serie A, and the international call-ups of their players is a testament to the quality and depth of their squad. These matches will be important for the players to maintain fitness and form ahead of the crucial final stretch of the domestic season.

The details

The Nerazzurri players will be involved in a variety of matches, including World Cup qualifying playoff finals for Italy, Poland, and Turkey, as well as friendly matches for Croatia, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. Notable performances include Poland's Piotr Zielinski scoring the winning goal against Albania, and Croatia coming from behind to beat Colombia 2-1.

  • The international break runs from March 27 to April 4, 2026.
  • Inter Milan's next Serie A match is on April 5, 2026 against Roma.
  • World Cup qualifying playoff finals will take place on March 31, 2026.

The players

Marcus Thuram

A French forward who plays for Inter Milan.

Piotr Zielinski

A Polish midfielder who plays for Inter Milan.

Marcelo Brozovic

A Croatian midfielder who plays for Inter Milan.

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What they’re saying

“We secured an important win to keep our World Cup qualification hopes alive. The team showed great character to come from behind.”

— Piotr Zielinski, Inter Milan and Poland midfielder

What’s next

Inter Milan will return to Serie A action on April 5, 2026 when they host Roma at San Siro. The Nerazzurri will be looking to build on their international performances and continue their push for the league title.

The takeaway

Inter Milan's strong representation on the international stage underscores the club's status as one of the top teams in Europe. The Nerazzurri will be hoping their players return from national team duty unscathed and ready to make a final push for domestic glory.