Internationals: 1530 minutes on the pitch, 4 goals, and 8 assists for the Nerazzurri
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— Oct 15th 2025Twelve Nerazzurri represented their national teams, during the second Serie A international break, including friendlies and World Cup Qualifiers 2026
The Nerazzurri have been in the spotlight during the second International break of 2025/26, with twelve Inter players featuring in friendlies and World Cup 2026 qualifiers. Below is a full summary of their fixtures and time on the pitch.
Five Inter players wore the Azzurri shirt. Pio Esposito scored his first goal for the senior national team, securing Italy's 3-1 victory over Estonia. Dimarco's assists in both matches against Estonia and Israel were also crucial.
Estonia vs. Italy 1-3 (2026 World Cup Qualifiers) | Bastoni 90’, Dimarco 90’ (1 assist) + Barella 77’, Frattesi 13’, Esposito 75’ (1 goal)
Italy vs. Israel 3-0 (2026 World Cup Qualifiers) | Dimarco 90’ (1 assist), Barella 90', Esposito 45', Frattesi 0', Bastoni 0'
Lautaro Martinez played in both friendly games for Argentina. The Nerazzurri captain played a crucial role in the match against Venezuela, staying on the pitch for the full 90 minutes and providing an assist for a decisive goal. Thanks to his brace in the 6-0 win over Puerto Rico, El Toro reached another historic milestone, becoming the fourth-highest scorer in Argentina's history with 35 goals, on par with Hernan Crespo.
Argentina vs. Venezuela 1-0 (Friendly) | Lautaro 90' (1 assist) Puerto Rico vs. Argentina 0-6 (Friendly) | Lautaro 30' (2 goals)
Four assists for Hakan Calhanoglu, spread out across the wins against Bulgaria and Georgia in Turkey's 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The Nerazzurri midfielder was awarded a jersey before the match against Georgia to celebrate 100 appearances for Turkey, a milestone he achieved in the game against Bulgaria.
Bulgaria vs. Turkey 1-6 (2026 World Cup qualifier) | Calhanoglu 64’ (2 assists) Turkey vs. Georgia 4-1 (2026 World Cup qualifier) | Calhanoglu 78’ (2 assists)
Denzel Dumfries also provided the assist in the Netherlands' win over Malta. The Nerazzurri full-back played a total of 180 minutes over the two Orange victories.
Malta vs. Holland 0-4 (2026 World Cup qualifier) | Dumfries 90’ (1 assist), De Vrij 0’ Holland vs. Finland 4-0 (2026 World Cup qualifier) | Dumfries 90’, De Vrij 0’
Manuel Akanji also played for the full time, totalling 180 minutes on the field over Switzerland's 2-0 win over Sweden and the goalless draw against Slovenia.
Sweden vs. Switzerland 0-2 (2026 World Cup qualifier) | Akanji 90’ Slovenia vs. Switzerland 0-0 (2026 World Cup qualifier) | Akanji 90’
Zielinski secured a goal and two victories with Poland, scoring a decisive goal in their friendly against New Zealand and playing the full match in the 2-0 win over Lithuania in the World Cup qualifiers.
Poland vs. New Zealand 1-0 (Friendly) | Zielinski 63’ (1 goal) Lithuania vs. Poland 0-2 (2026 World Cup qualifier) | Zielinski 90’
Two World Cup qualifiers for Sucic, who played for 90 minutes in the goalless draw against the Czech Republic
Czech Republic vs. Croatia 0-0 (2026 World Cup qualifier) | Sucic 90’ Croatia vs. Gibraltar 3-0 (2026 World Cup qualifier) | Sucic 0’
Finally, among the Nerazzurri on International duty, Carlos Augusto featured in both Brazil's friendlies against South Korea and Japan.
South Korea vs. Brazil 0-5 (Friendly) | Carlos Augusto 21' Japan vs. Brazil 3-2 (Friendly) | Carlos Augusto 75'