International Preview

RANGERS have a number of players away on international duty this week as qualification for the European Championships next summer conclude, while the South American qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup continue.

Here’s a look at who is away with their country and the games they have coming up this week, with all fixture times in BST.

Ryan Jack and Robby McCrorie – Scotland

Georgia v Scotland – Thursday, November 16 – UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifier – Kick-off 5pm

Scotland v Norway – Sunday, November 19 – UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifier – Kick-off 7:45pm

Scotland may have already secured their place at next year’s European Championships in Germany, but Ryan and Robby will still be keen to make an impression as they round off their qualification campaign.

Robby has been a regular fixture in the Scotland senior squad in recent years, while Ryan will be keen to continue his impressive club form when he joins up with his international teammates.

Steve Clarke’s side will make the trip to Tbilisi to face Georgia tomorrow evening, before they return to Hampden Stadium to welcome Erling Haaland and co. on Sunday evening.

Ridvan Yilmaz - Turkey

Germany v Turkey – Saturday, November 18 – International Friendly – Kick-off 7.45pm

Wales v Turkey – Tuesday, November 21 – UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifier – Kick-off 7.45pm

Ridvan and Turkey have already secured their place in Germany next year after an impressive qualifying campaign.

Vincenzo Montella’s side will round off their group campaign with a trip to face Wales next midweek, with Ridvan also keen to catch the new manager’s eye when Turkey square off against next year’s hosts in a friendly on Saturday evening.

Jose Cifuentes – Ecuador

Venezuela v Ecuador – Thursday, November 16 - FIFA 2026 World Cup Qualifier – Kick-off 10pm

Ecuador v Chile – Tuesday, November 21 – FIFA 2026 World Cup Qualifier – Kick-off 11:30pm

Jose and La Tri continue their quest for qualification to the 2026 World Cup with a pair of qualifiers over the next seven days.

Ecuador are currently nestled in sixth place in the CONMEBOL standings and will visit surprise package Venezuela on Thursday evening.

La Tri will then play host to a clash against Chile as they look to continue their upward trajectory in their qualification campaign.

Ianis Hagi – Romania

Israel v Romania – Saturday, November 18 – UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifier – Kick-off 7:45pm

Romania v Switzerland – Tuesday, November 21 – UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifier – Kick-off 7:45pm

Ianis and Romania are in poll position to secure qualification to the European Championships in Germany as they round off their qualifying campaign over the next week.

Edward Iordanescu’s side are currently nestled at the summit of Group I and will rubber stamp their place at next year’s tournament should they defeat Israel on Saturday evening.

Failing that, a crunch clash with Switzerland to conclude the group awaits Ianis and his teammates next midweek.

Leon King, Adam Devine and Alex Lowry - Scotland Under-21s

Belgium Under-21s v Scotland Under-21s - Friday, November 17 - UEFA Euro Under-21 Qualifier – Kick-off 8pm

Hungary Under-21s v Scotland Under-21s – Tuesday, November 21 – UEFA Euro Under-21 Qualifier – Kick-off 8pm

Leon has been joined by fellow Academy graduate Alex Lowry and Adam Devine as Scot Gemmill’s side continue their bid for qualification to the Under-21 European Championships.

Scotland recorded back-to-back victories in the previous international break and will be keen to translate their home form on the road.

A trip to face Belgium is first up for the young Scots on Friday evening, before they square off against Hungary looking for another positive result.


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