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
- Japan vs. Bahrain - World Cup Qualifier
Kick-off: 10.35am GMT
Players Involved: Wataru Endo (Japan)
- Turkey vs. Hungary - UEFA Nations League A Qualification, First Leg
Kick-off: 5.00 pm GMT
Players Involved: Dominik Szoboszlai (Hungary)
- Denmark vs. Portugal - UEFA Nations League A Championship Quarter-final, First Leg
Kick-off: 7.45 pm GMT
Players Involved: Diogo Jota (Portugal)
- Bulgaria vs. Ireland - UEFA Nations League B Qualification, First Leg
Kick-off: 7.45 pm GMT
Players Involved: Caoimhin Kelleher (Ireland)
- Greece vs. Scotland - UEFA Nations League A Qualification, First Leg
Kick-off: 7.45 pm GMT
Players Involved: Kostas Tsimikas (Greece), Andy Robertson (Scotland)
- Netherlands vs. Spain - UEFA Nations League A Championship Quarter-final, First Leg
Kick-off: 7.45 pm GMT
Players Involved: Cody Gakpo, Ryan Gravenberch, Virgil van Dijk (Netherlands)
- Croatia vs. France - UEFA Nations League A Championship Quarter-final, First Leg
Kick-off: 7.45 pm GMT
Players Involved: Ibrahima Konaté (France)
Friday, March 21
- Colombia vs. Brazil - CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifier
Kick-off: 12.45 am GMT
Players Involved: Alisson Becker (Brazil), Luis Díaz (Colombia)
- England vs. Albania - World Cup Qualifier
Kick-off: 7.45 pm GMT
Players Involved: Curtis Jones, Jarell Quansah (England)
- Egypt vs. Ethiopia - CAF World Cup Qualifier
Kick-off: 9.00 pm GMT
Players Involved: Mohamed Salah (Egypt)
- Uruguay vs. Argentina - CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifier
Kick-off: 11.30 pm GMT
Players Involved: Darwin Núñez (Uruguay), Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina)
Saturday, March 22
- Wales vs. Kazakhstan - World Cup Qualifier
Kick-off: 7.45 pm GMT
Players Involved: Lewis Koumas (Wales)
Sunday, March 23
- Hungary vs. Turkey - UEFA Nations League A Qualification, Second Leg
Kick-off: 5.00 pm GMT
Players Involved: Dominik Szoboszlai (Hungary)
- Scotland vs. Greece - UEFA Nations League A Qualification, Second Leg
Kick-off: 5.00 pm GMT
Players Involved: Kostas Tsimikas (Greece), Andy Robertson (Scotland)
- Portugal vs. Denmark - UEFA Nations League A Championship Quarter-final, Second Leg
Kick-off: 7.45 pm GMT
Players Involved: Diogo Jota (Portugal)
- Ireland vs. Bulgaria - UEFA Nations League B Qualification, Second Leg
Kick-off: 7.45 pm GMT
Players Involved: Caoimhin Kelleher (Ireland)
- Spain vs. Netherlands - UEFA Nations League A Championship Quarter-final, Second Leg
Kick-off: 7.45 pm GMT
Players Involved: Cody Gakpo, Ryan Gravenberch, Virgil van Dijk (Netherlands)
- France vs. Croatia - UEFA Nations League A Championship Quarter-final, Second Leg
Kick-off: 7.45 pm GMT
Players Involved: Ibrahima Konaté (France)
Monday, March 24
- England vs. Latvia - World Cup Qualifier
Kick-off: 7.45 pm
Players Involved: Curtis Jones, Jarell Quansah (England)
Tuesday, March 25
- Japan vs. Saudi Arabia - World Cup Qualifier
Kick-off: 10.35 am GMT
Players Involved: Wataru Endo (Japan)
- Egypt vs. Sierra Leone - CAF World Cup Qualifier
Kick-off: 7.00 pm GMT
Players Involved: Mohamed Salah (Egypt)
- North Macedonia vs. Wales - World Cup Qualifier
Kick-off: 7.45 pm GMT
Players Involved: Lewis Koumas (Wales)
- Bolivia vs. Uruguay - CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifier
Kick-off: 8.00 pm GMT
Players Involved: Darwin Núñez (Uruguay)
Wednesday, March 26
- Brazil vs. Argentina - CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifier
Kick-off: 12.00 am GMT
Players Involved: Alisson Becker (Brazil), Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina)
- Colombia vs. Paraguay - CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifier
Kick-off: 12.00 am GMT
Players Involved: Luis Díaz (Colombia)