Saka recall, Odegaard withdrawal, Saliba shout: Every Arsenal player on international duty in October 2025

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The international break is here for October 2025, and there are plenty of Arsenal players jetting off to feature for their nations.

Some notable names won’t be available, however, such as Martin Odegaard, whose knee injury has forced him to withdraw from the Norway squad.

He joins the likes of Noni Madueke, Piero Hincapie, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus in being sidelined for the break.

However, beyond those stars, plenty of the Arsenal squad are out and representing their nations.

So, with that said, here’s a look at every Arsenal player featuring in the October 2025 international break.

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England – Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Eberechi Eze and Myles Lewis-Skelly

England are back in action as they have a friendly and a World Cup qualifier to contend with during the international break.

Myles Lewis-Skelly’s lack of game time has seen him questioned over his place with the Three Lions, but he makes the squad anyway.

Joining him are fellow Arsenal stars Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and Eberechi Eze.

England have 15 points from five games in World Cup qualifying, as they edge closer to reaching next summer’s tournament.

• England vs Wales – October 9, 7:45pm – ITV 1
• Latvia vs England – October 14, 7:45pm – ITV 1

Spain – David Raya, Mikel Merino and Martin Zubimendi

The Spanish national team face off in two World Cup qualifiers, having won both of their previous matches in the group.

They take on Georgia and Bulgaria in action at home, with Mikel Merino looking to build on his hat-trick for the national team.

Martin Zubimendi and David Raya will be looking to build on their good starts to the season as well.

• Spain vs Georgia – October 11, 7:45pm – Amazon Prime
• Spain vs Bulgaria – October 14, 7:45pm – Amazon Prime

Sweden – Viktor Gyokeres

After a frustrating defeat to Kosovo and a draw with Slovenia, Viktor Gyokeres returns to action with Sweden in the international break.

Tough clashes with Switzerland and Kosovo await, where wins are needed at this stage.

• Sweden vs Switzerland – October 10, 7:45pm – N/A
• Sweden vs Kosovo – October 13, 7:45pm – N/A

France – William Saliba

France continue their journey towards the World Cup, with two wins already from their opening two matches in qualifying.

William Saliba will join up with the squad, who take on Azerbaijan and Iceland over the break.

• France vs Azerbaijan – October 10, 7:45pm – Amazon Prime
• Iceland vs France – October 13, 7:45pm – Amazon Prime

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Netherlands – Jurrien Timber

Jurrien Timber is back in the Netherlands squad again as he looks to get his nation over the line in World Cup qualifying.

Three wins and one draw from four matches so far has the side close, as matches with Malta and Finland could get them one step away.

• Malta vs Netherlands – October 9, 7:45pm – Amazon Prime
• Netherlands vs Finland – October 12, 5pm – Amazon Prime

Denmark – Christian Norgaard

Christian Norgaard has recovered from an injury that left him out early on in the season, which means he is back in the Denmark setup.

Belarus and Greece await, having picked up four points from their opening two matches of the qualification campaign.

• Belarus vs Denmark – October 9, 7:45pm – N/A
• Denmark vs Greece – October 12, 7:45pm – Amazon Prime

Belgium – Leandro Trossard

Leandro Trossard has forced his way back into the Arsenal team as of late and will be looking to do the same with Belgium.

The Red Devils currently sit in second, with ten points from a possible 12 on offer so far, as they take on North Macedonia and Wales.

• Belgium vs North Macedonia – October 10, 7:45pm – N/A
• Wales vs Belgium – October 13, 7:45pm – BBC One Wales, BBC iPlayer

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Italy – Riccardo Calafiori

After a dramatic 5-4 win over Israel in the last international break, Italy are looking to build some momentum this time around.

The in-form Riccardo Calafiori is back in the squad and looking to earn a place in the World Cup for the first time since 2014 with the Azzurri.

• Estonia vs Italy – October 11, 7:45pm – Amazon Prime
• Italy vs Israel – October 14, 7:45pm – Amazon Prime

Brazil – Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Magalhaes

Brazil can relax from their World Cup qualification campaign, as they have two friendly matches lined up instead.

Clashes with South Korea and Japan await for Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Magalhaes, who both got call-ups to the squad.

• South Korea vs Brazil – October 10, 12pm – N/A
• Japan vs Brazil – October 14, 11:30am – N/A

England under-21s – Ethan Nwaneri

Ethan Nwaneri won the European Championships with the England under-21s over the summer, as part of a historic squad.

Now, he is looking to help the side qualify for the next tournament, with matches against Moldova and Andorra ahead.

• Moldova U21 vs England U21 – October 10, 5pm – YouTube
• England U21 vs Andorra U21 – October 13, 7:45pm – YouTube

England under-19s – Max Dowman and Khari Ranson

An Arsenal duo of Max Dowman and goalkeeper Khari Ranson have been called up to the England under-19s squad.

• Belgium U19 vs England U19 – October 11, 10am – N/A
• Wales U19 vs England U19 – October 14, 11am – N/A

There wasn’t a place for Jack Porter, who moved down to the under-18s England squad, while he is joined by Ife Ibrahim.