Multiple Manchester United Players Feature in International Friendlies

Mbeumo and Sesko withdraw from national teams due to injuries

Mar. 30, 2026 at 6:52pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a soccer match between England and Uruguay, with overlapping planes of color and shape representing the dynamic action on the field.The international break saw Manchester United players feature prominently for their national teams, with the match between England and Uruguay showcasing the club's talent on the global stage.Atlanta Today

Several Manchester United players saw action for their national teams during the recent international break, with Harry Maguire and Marcus Rashford featuring for England, Manuel Ugarte starting for Uruguay, and Kobbie Mainoo coming off the bench for England. Senne Lammens made his second start for Belgium, while Amad Diallo recorded an assist for Ivory Coast. However, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko withdrew from the Cameroon and Slovenia squads due to minor injuries.

Why it matters

The international break provided an opportunity for Manchester United's players to gain valuable minutes and experience with their national teams, which can be beneficial for the club when they return to Premier League action. However, the injuries to Mbeumo and Sesko are a concern, as the club will need to manage their recoveries ahead of the upcoming matches.

The details

In the 1-1 draw between England and Uruguay at Wembley, Maguire and Rashford started for England, while Ugarte started for Uruguay. Mainoo came on as a substitute for England, replacing former United player James Garner. Lammens made his second start for Belgium in their 5-2 win over the United States, recording three saves. Diallo came on as a second-half substitute for Ivory Coast in their 4-0 victory over South Korea, providing an assist. Casemiro and Matheus Cunha started for Brazil in their 2-1 loss to France, while Fernandes started and Dalot came off the bench for Portugal in their 0-0 draw against Mexico. Mazraoui started and played 81 minutes for Morocco in their 1-1 draw against Ecuador.

  • On March 27, 2026, England played a friendly match against Uruguay at Wembley Stadium.
  • On March 28, 2026, Belgium defeated the United States 5-2 in a friendly match.
  • On March 29, 2026, Ivory Coast beat South Korea 4-0 in a friendly match.
  • On March 29, 2026, Brazil lost 2-1 to France in a friendly match.
  • On March 29, 2026, Portugal drew 0-0 with Mexico in a friendly match.

The players

Harry Maguire

An English professional footballer who plays as a center-back for Manchester United and the England national team.

Marcus Rashford

An English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Manchester United and is currently on loan at Barcelona.

Manuel Ugarte

A Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Manchester United.

Kobbie Mainoo

An English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Manchester United.

Senne Lammens

A Belgian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Manchester United.

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What they’re saying

“It's always an honor to represent my country and I'm glad I could contribute to the team's performance.”

— Senne Lammens, Manchester United Goalkeeper

What’s next

Manchester United will need to closely monitor the recoveries of Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko, who withdrew from their national team duties due to minor injuries, to ensure they are available for the club's upcoming matches.

The takeaway

The international break provided valuable playing time for several Manchester United players, showcasing the depth and talent within the squad. However, the club will need to manage the injuries to Mbeumo and Sesko to ensure they are available for the crucial upcoming fixtures.