Liverpool's global reach: Reds set for crucial international showdowns | OneFootball

Eighteen Liverpool players have been called up for senior international duty during the March break, with matches scheduled from Wednesday to the following Tuesday. Many are expected to play key roles for their national teams, giving fans plenty to follow.

Dutch Dominance

The Netherlands has the most Liverpool representation, with Cody Gakpo, Ryan Gravenberch, and Virgil van Dijk called up for the UEFA Nations League A Championship quarter-finals. They face European champions Spain, with the first leg at Stadion Feijenoord, Netherlands, on Thursday, and the return leg at Estadio de Mestalla, Spain, on Sunday. Should they progress, a clash against the winner of the France vs. Croatia tie awaits.

France vs. Croatia Showdown

Ibrahima Konaté has been included in France's squad for their UEFA Nations League A quarter-final against Croatia. The first leg is set for Thursday at Stadion Poljud, Croatia, while the return leg will take place at Stade de France on Sunday.

English Contingent

Curtis Jones and Jarell Quansah have made Thomas Tuchel's first England squad for World Cup qualifiers. The Three Lions face Albania at Wembley Stadium on Friday, followed by a match against Latvia at the same venue on Monday.

Portuguese Representation

Diogo Jota is set to represent Portugal in their UEFA Nations League A quarter-final against Denmark. The first leg will be at Parken Stadium, Denmark, on Thursday, followed by the return leg at Estádio José Alvalade, Portugal, on Sunday. The winner will face either Italy or Germany in a one-off semi-final in June.

Left-Back Showdown

A Liverpool left-back battle awaits as Kostas Tsimikas' Greece faces Andy Robertson's Scotland in the UEFA Nations League A Qualification. The first leg is on Thursday at Stadio Georgios Karaiskáki, Greece, before the reverse fixture at Hampden Park, Scotland, on Sunday.

Hungary's Hopes

Dominik Szoboszlai will lead Hungary in their UEFA Nations League A Qualification matches. They face Turkey away on Thursday before hosting them on Sunday.

Irish Expectations

Caoimhin Kelleher is set to guard the net for Ireland in their UEFA Nations League B Qualification. They visit Bulgaria on Thursday, followed by a home fixture on Sunday.

Welsh World Cup Quest

Lewis Koumas has been called up for Wales' World Cup qualifiers. They host Kazakhstan on Saturday before visiting North Macedonia on Tuesday.

Asian Qualifiers

Wataru Endo is included in Japan's World Cup qualifying squad. They play Bahrain on Thursday and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday at Saitama Stadium, leading Group C in the AFC third round.

Salah's Mission

Mohamed Salah's Egypt takes on Ethiopia on Friday in their CAF World Cup qualifier, followed by a home match against Sierra Leone at Cairo International Stadium on Tuesday. Egypt currently tops Group A.

South American Clashes

Alexis Mac Allister joins Argentina, the reigning World Cup and Copa America champions, in their CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers. They face Uruguay at Estadio Centenario on Saturday and Brazil at Estadio Monumental on Wednesday.

Alisson Becker returns to Brazil’s squad as they play Colombia on Friday at Arena BRB Mané Garrincha, followed by the showdown against Argentina. Currently, Brazil sits fifth in the qualification table.

Luis Díaz is set to feature for Colombia, facing Brazil on Friday and hosting Paraguay on Wednesday. They are fourth in the standings at the moment. Meanwhile, Darwin Núñez will represent Uruguay, with matches against Argentina and Paraguay. Uruguay currently sits second in the table.

Full fixture list

Thursday, March 20

Friday, March 21

Saturday, March 22

Sunday, March 23

Tuesday, March 25