The 2025-2026 season at Blauw-Zwart is over. The title and the second star are in, but for ten players it's not quite over yet: they are still on international duty. Brandon Mechele, Joaquin Seys and Hans Vanaken are preparing for the World Cup with the Red Devils, while Joel Ordóñez and Gustaf Nilsson are also representing their national team in the United States. In addition, five other Club players were called up to defend their country this international period.
Brandon Mechele, Joaquin Seys & Hans Vanaken - Belgium
- Tuesday, June 2 (18:00): Croatia - Belgium (practice match)
- Saturday, June 6 (15:00): Belgium - Tunisia (practice match)
- Monday, June 15 (21:00): Belgium - Egypt
- Sunday, June 21 (21:00): Belgium - Iran
- Saturday, June 27 (05:00): New Zealand - Belgium
The Red Devils are heading to the World Cup with three Blue-Black players. First they have two more practice matches on the schedule, then they leave for America.
Joel Ordóñez - Ecuador
- Sunday, June 31 (01:30): Ecuador - Saudi Arabia (practice match)
- Sunday, June 7 (22:00): Ecuador - Guatemala
- Monday, June 15 (01:00): Ivory Coast - Ecuador
- Sunday, June 21 (02:00): Ecuador - Curaçao
- Thursday, June 25 (22:00): Ecuador - Germany
Ecuador, with Joel Ordóñez, will first work through two more practice matches in preparation for their first World Cup participation in 12 years.
Christos Tzolis - Greece
- Thursday, June 4 (19:00): Sweden - Greece (practice match)
- Sunday, June 7 (21:00): Greece - Italy (practice match)
Greece will play two friendly matches during the international period, including against Gustaf Nilsson's Sweden.
Raphael Onyedika - Nigeria
- Wednesday, June 3 (20:45): Poland - Nigeria (practice match)
- Wednesday, June 10 (21:45): Portugal - Nigeria (practice match)
Raphael Onyedika is working two practice matches with Nigeria in Europe.
Gustaf Nilsson - Sweden
- Monday, June 1 (19:00): Norway - Sweden (practice match)
- Thursday, June 4 (19:00): Sweden - Greece (practice match)
- Sunday, June 15 (04:00): Sweden Tunisia
- Friday, June 20 (19:00): Netherlands - Sweden
- Thursday, June 26 (01:00): Japan - Sweden
Gustaf Nilsson could just qualify for the World Cup with Sweden. Before they make the move to America, they will play 2 more practice matches.
Aleksandar Stanković - Serbia
- Sunday, June 31 (17:00): Serbia - Cape Verde
- Friday, June 5 (04:00): Mexico - Serbia
Aleksandar Stanković will play two practice matches with Serbia during this international period.
Carlos Forbs - Portugal U21
- Thursday, June 3 (20:30): Portugal - Northern Ireland
Carlos Forbs plays a practice match with Portugal's U21.
Shandre Campbell - South Africa U23
Shandre Campbell goes on training camp with South Africa's U23 this international period.