Gerónimo Rulli
As with many nations qualified for the World Cup, Argentina plays two friendly matches during this international window. Gerónimo Rulli’s Albiceleste is set to face Mauritania and then Zambia for the first time. Both matches will take place in Buenos Aires.
The first match against Mauritania will be held on the night of Friday to Saturday (12:15 AM French time). The reigning world champions will then host Zambia on Tuesday night (1:15 AM). The Marseille goalkeeper could celebrate his 8th cap if he is selected by Lionel Scaloni.
Initially called up, defender Leonardo Balerdi finally withdrew due to a right calf injury, as announced in a medical statement from OM.
Quinten Timber
Like his twin brother Jurrien, who plays for Arsenal, Quinten Timber has been selected for the Netherlands’ two friendly matches at the end of March. Two matches in the Netherlands for the Oranje. This Friday, they host Erling Haaland’s Norway in a highly anticipated match before the upcoming world championship. Timber may have the opportunity to face another rising football nation. On Tuesday, March 31st, Ecuador, with Pacho, Caicedo, Hincapié, and Ordonez, will arrive in Eindhoven for another friendly match.
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg is the only Marseille player participating in the European zone playoffs. The Dane played in a semi-final against North Macedonia in Copenhagen on Thursday, aiming to secure a spot in the World Cup.
The winner of Euro 1992 successfully passed this stage (with a 4-0 victory, Højbjerg played the full match) and will face either Ireland or the Czech Republic on Tuesday night. If qualified, the Danes will be placed in Group A, alongside Mexico, South Korea, and South Africa.
Timothy Weah
While the French national team is currently in the United States to face Brazil and Colombia, the Americans are also testing themselves on home soil. Just a few months before their World Cup, Timothy Weah and his teammates host two European nations in Atlanta. On Saturday at 8:30 PM French time, Belgium will play against the Americans in the modern Mercedes-Benz Stadium (71,000 seats).
On Tuesday night, Portugal, without the injured Cristiano Ronaldo, will also play at this venue. Timothy Weah could earn his 48th and 49th caps if he participates in both matches for his country.
Amine Gouiri
Amine Gouiri rejoins the Fennecs for the first time since his shoulder injury. On October 14th, the Olympian striker was hit hard by the Uganda goalkeeper, leading to a hospital visit for the Algerian player trained in Lyon. After surgery on his right shoulder, he missed the Africa Cup of Nations and several matches with OM. Now back in form, the striker will play two friendly matches in Italy during this international break.
First, Algeria will face Guatemala for the first time in history. This face-off is set for Friday at 8:45 PM at the Luigi Ferraris stadium in Genoa. On Tuesday night, in Juventus’ stadium, the Algerians will face Uruguay, led by Marcelo Bielsa, a strong South American team. Two different caliber tests before facing Argentina, Austria, and Jordan during the World Cup.
