17 Arsenal stars jet off as Arteta faces anxious international break

In partnership with

Just Arsenal News

·22 September 2026

17 Arsenal stars jet off as Arteta faces anxious international break

Arsenal’s domestic campaign has paused for the extended international break, with 17 Gunners set to represent their countries at senior level over the coming fortnight.

The unusual September-October window means many players could feature as many as four times before returning to north London, so there will inevitably be plenty for Mikel Arteta and his staff to keep an eye on.

OneFootball Videos

Arsenal have published the complete international schedule for their 17 players, with the Gunners represented across 11 senior national teams.

Every Arsenal player and fixture during the international break

England – Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze, Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ezri Konsa: England v Spain, September 26 (7.45pm); Czechia v England, September 29 (7.45pm); Croatia v England, October 3 (5pm); England v Czechia, October 6 (7.45pm).

Spain – David Raya, Martin Zubimendi and Mikel Merino: England v Spain, September 26 (7.45pm); Spain v Croatia, September 29 (7.45pm); Spain v Czechia, October 3 (7.45pm); Croatia v Spain, October 6 (7.45pm).

Brazil – Gabriel Magalhaes and Bruno Guimaraes: Australia v Brazil, September 25 (11am); Australia v Brazil, September 29 (11am); India v Brazil, October 3 (3pm).

Germany – Kai Havertz: Netherlands v Germany, September 24 (7.45pm); Germany v Greece, September 27 (7.45pm). Havertz has only been selected for Germany’s opening two matches.

Gibraltar – James Scanlon: Gibraltar v Sao Tome and Principe, September 23 (5pm); Gibraltar v Andorra, September 27 (5pm); Malta v Gibraltar, October 1 (7.45pm); Liechtenstein v Gibraltar, October 5 (7.45pm).

Greece – Christos Tzolis: Serbia v Greece, September 24 (7.45pm); Germany v Greece, September 27 (7.45pm); Greece v Netherlands, October 1 (7.45pm); Greece v Germany, October 4 (7.45pm).

Italy – Riccardo Calafiori: Italy v Belgium, September 25 (7.45pm); Türkiye v Italy, September 28 (7.45pm); France v Italy, October 2 (7.45pm); Italy v Türkiye, October 5 (7.45pm).

Netherlands – Jurrien Timber: Netherlands v Germany, September 24 (7.45pm); Serbia v Netherlands, September 27 (5pm); Greece v Netherlands, October 1 (7.45pm); Netherlands v Serbia, October 4 (7.45pm).

Northern Ireland – Ceadach O’Neill: Georgia v Northern Ireland, September 25 (5pm); Northern Ireland v Hungary, September 28 (7.45pm); Ukraine v Northern Ireland, October 2 (7.45pm); Northern Ireland v Georgia, October 5 (7.45pm).

Norway – Martin Odegaard: Norway v Denmark, September 24 (7.45pm); Norway v Portugal, September 27 (7.45pm); Wales v Norway, October 1 (7.45pm); Portugal v Norway, October 4 (7.45pm).

Sweden – Viktor Gyokeres: Sweden v Romania, September 25 (7.45pm); Sweden v Poland, September 28 (7.45pm); Bosnia and Herzegovina v Sweden, October 2 (7.45pm); Romania v Sweden, October 5 (7.45pm).

All kick-off times are BST.

(Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Arsenal already have two withdrawals to monitor

The list could have been even longer. We have already reported that Declan Rice has withdrawn from England duty after suffering an injury against Brighton. That reduces Arsenal’s England representation from five players to four.

There was better news concerning Piero Hincapie. As we discussed when Ecuador decided not to select the Arsenal defender, he can remain in London and work on his fitness rather than adding more matches and travelling to his workload.

Academy youngster Marli Salmon was also due to represent England U18s but has now withdrawn because of injury.

As we suggested in our look at what this international break could do for Arsenal, there could also be positives. Players such as Gyokeres and Zubimendi will have opportunities for valuable minutes and perhaps a chance to rediscover some confidence.

The overriding hope, though, will be that Arsenal’s sizeable international contingent returns to Arteta fit and ready for the resumption of club football.

Are you concerned about so many Arsenal players potentially playing four international matches, or could the extended break actually benefit some of the Gunners? Let us know in the comments below. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ADMIN COMMENT

So here are some simple rules which I must insist commenters follow….

You agree not to give any personal abuse to other Arsenal fans. Everyone is allowed to hold their own opinions even if you disagree with them. It COSTS NOTHING TO BE POLITE TO OTHER ARSENAL FANS.

CALLING ALL ARSENAL FANS! Anyone who would like to contribute an Article or Video opinion piece on JustArsenal, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us through this link…