The World Cup in Canada, Mexico and USA is drawing ever closer, with the tournament in North and Central America now less than three months away. Those teams that have already qualified are ratcheting up the friendlies, with the final FIFA international break of the current season providing the perfect opportunity for more matches. Germany, who have Nathaniel Brown in their squad, are facing Eagles’ central defender Aurèle Amenda’s Switzerland this month before taking on Ghana.
Theate and Skhiri in North America
After making his comeback for Eintracht in the Rhine-Main derby against Mainz, and wearing the captain’s armband into the bargain, Arthur Theate will be heading off to take on two of this summer’s host nations. His Belgium side are set to face USA and Mexico, with both matches in USA.
Ellyes Skhiri’s Tunisia take on the third World Cup host nation, Canada, in Toronto, where they will also play Haiti. Farès Chaibi’s Algeria meanwhile have friendlies against Guatemala and Uruguay, and Ritsu Doan’s Japan will be heading to the UK to play Scotland and England.
Overview of all international matches featuring Eintracht players:
| Player (Nation) | Opponent | Competition | Kick-off | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathaniel Brown (Germany) | Switzerland | Friendly | Friday 27 March,20:45 CET | St.-Jakob-Park, Basel |
| Ghana | Friendly | Monday 30 March, 20:45 CEST | MHP Arena, Stuttgart | |
| Arthur Theate (Belgium) | USA | Friendly | Saturday 28 March, 20:30 CET | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| Mexico | Friendly | Wednesday 1 April, 03:00 CEST | Soldier Field, Chicago | |
| Aurèle Amenda (Switzerland) | Germany | Friendly | Friday 27 March, 20:45 CET | St.-Jakob-Park, Basel |
| Norway | Friendly | Tuesday 31 March, 18:00 CEST | Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo | |
| Hugo Larsson (Sweden) | Ukraine | World Cup Play-off, semi-finals | Thursday 26 March, 20:45 CET | Estadi Ciutat de València, Valencia |
| Ellyes Skhiri (Tunisia) | Haiti | Friendly | Sunday 29 March, 01:00 CEST | BMO Field, Toronto |
| Canada | Friendly | Wednesday 1 April, 1:30 CEST | BMO Field, Toronto | |
| Farès Chaibi (Algeria) | Guatemala | Friendly | Friday 27 March, 20:30 CET | Stadio Luigi Ferraris, Genua |
| Uruguay | Friendly | Tuesday 31 March, 21:30 CEST | Allianz Stadium, Turin | |
| Ritsu Doan (Japan) | Scotland | Friendly | Saturday 28 March, 18:00 CET | Hampden Park, Glasgow |
| England | Friendly | Tuesday 31 March, 20:45 CEST | Wembley Stadium, London | |
| Oscar Højlund (Denmark U21) | Wales U21 | U21 EURO, Qualifying round | Tuesday 31 März, 18:00 CEST | Vejle Stadion, Vejle |
| Amil Siljevic (Bosnia and Herzegovina U21) | Slovenia U21 | U21 EURO, Qualifying round | Friday 27 March, 15:00 CET | Stadion Grbavica, Sarajewo |
| Israel U21 | U21 EURO, Qualifying round | Tuesday 31 March, 17:00 CEST | Arok utcai palya, Budaörs (Hungary) | |
| Love Arrhov (Sweden U19) | Germany U19 | U19 EURO, Elite round | Wednesday 25 March, 18:00 CET | maxworx Sportpark, Dreieich |
| Austria U19 | U19 EURO, Elite round | Saturday 28 March, 12:00 CET | DFB-Campus, Frankfurt | |
| Greece U19 | U19 EURO, Elite round | Tuesday 31 March, 18:00 CEST | DFB-Campus, Frankfurt |
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