The second international break of the 2025/26 season is here, and several Arsenal players are set to be on duty.
Time is flying, as another international break comes around following the September break in play.
Mikel Arteta will wish for the safe return of his players, as the Arsenal squad embarks on October international duty sitting top of the Premier League.
With trips to Asia, World Cup Qualifiers and friendlies to tend to, there’s no time to rest for those heading off to represent their countries.
So, with that said, here’s a look at the Arsenal players featuring on international duty this month.
England – Myles Lewis-Skelly, Eberechi Eze, Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice
Myles Lewis-Skelly’s minutes have been limited at Arsenal, but that hasn’t stopped Thomas Tuchel from calling the 19-year-old up.
Eberechi Eze will also have the chance to impress, as will Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka, who missed out in September due to injury.
- 09/10/2025 – England vs Wales
- 14/10/2025 – Latvia vs England
Spain – Mikel Merino, Martin Zubimendi, David Raya
Mikel Merino scored a hat-trick during the September international break and will be eager to wow Luis de la Fuente again.
David Raya will hope to usurp Unai Simon as Spain’s number one, while Martin Zubimendi will want to strengthen his place in the pecking order ahead of Rodri.
- 11/10/2025 – Spain vs Georgia
- 14/10/2025 – Bulgaria vs Spain
Netherlands – Jurrien Timber
Jurrien Timber is one of Arsenal’s best players, but he’s still not a starter for the Netherlands.
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Timber will be eager to showcase his domestic form at international level.
- 09/10/2025 – Malta vs Netherlands
- 12/10/2025 – Netherlands vs Malta
Sweden – Viktor Gyokeres
Currently on a six-game scoring lull, Viktor Gyokeres has his sights set on finding the back of the net during Sweden’s fixtures.
- 10/10/2025 – Sweden vs Switzerland
- 13/10/2025 – Sweden vs Kosovo
France – William Saliba
Fresh after signing his new Arsenal contract, William Saliba will join up with the France squad after missing out on September duty due to injury.
- 10/10/2025 – France vs Azerbaijan
- 13/10/2025 – Iceland vs France
Belgium – Leandro Trossard
Leandro Trossard was poor for Belgium in September, having a point to prove to Rudi Garcia over the October break.
- 10/10/2025 – Belgium vs North Macedonia
- 13/10/2025 – Wales vs Belgium
Brazil – Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Magalhaes
Brazil made history over the September break for being the worst edition of the Selecao in World Cup Qualifying history.
Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Magalhaes will be the Arsenal representatives on duty over the October break, with Brazil travelling to Asia for their friendly fixtures.
- 10/10/2025 – South Korea vs Brazil
- 14/10/2025 – Japan vs Brazil
Italy – Riccardo Calafiori
Riccardo Calafiori has been called up to the Italy squad, which will undoubtedly trigger some anxiety back at Arsenal given his injury record.
Calafiori has been one of Arsenal’s best early into the season, and will be desperate to make his mark for his country.
- 11/10/2025 – Estonia vs Italy
- 14/10/2025 – Italy vs Israel
Denmark – Christian Norgaard
Christian Norgaard will be eager to get the ball rolling this season after starting the campaign with an injury.
Norgaard has been called up to Denmark’s squad for the October fixtures.
- 09/10/2025 – Belarus vs Denmark
- 12/10/2025 – Denmark vs Greece
England U21 – Ethan Nwaneri
Ethan Nwaneri has been called up to the England U21 squad for the October international break, still awaiting a senior call-up.
- 10/10/2025 – Moldova U21 vs England U21
- 13/10/2025 – England U21 vs Andorra U21
England U19 – Khari Ranson, Max Dowman
Max Dowman was incredible for England U19 during the September break, making his call-up no surprise.
The 15-year-old prodigy will join goalkeeper Khari Ranson on duty this month.
- 11/10/2025 – Belgium U19 vs England U19
- 14/10/2025 – Wales U19 vs England U19
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