Men's International Preview

A NUMBER of Men’s first-team players have been selected to represent their countries this international break.

Here’s a look at who is away and what games they have coming up, with kick-off times in BST:

John Souttar and Connor Barron – Scotland

  • Scotland v Iceland – Friendly – Friday June 6 – Kick-off 19:45

  • Lichtenstein v Scotland – Friendly – Monday June 9 – Kick-off 17:00

A pair of friendlies await both Souttar and Barron as Steve Clarke’s side square off against Iceland and Lichtenstein this international window.

Indeed, Souttar has been a mainstay in the Scotland backline under the tutelage of Clarke in recent fixtures, while Barron will be hoping to make his senior debut.

The midfielder, who enjoyed an impressive debut campaign at Ibrox, has been included in previous squads but is yet to take to the pitch for his country.

Nico Raskin – Belgium

  • North Macedonia v Belgium – World Cup Qualifiers – Friday June 6 – Kick-off 19:45

  • Belgium v Wales – World Cup Qualifiers – Monday June 9 – Kick-off 19:45

Raskin will join up with the Belgium squad once again for their World Cup qualifying double header over the fortnight.

The midfielder scooped the club’s Men’s Player of the Year award this past campaign and his outstanding form in a Rangers jersey has been rewarded with increased international recognition.

He has been praised effusively by his national team manager, Rudi Garcia, for his qualities in midfield and he will hope to play a starring role for his country in their clashes against North Macedonia and Wales.

Mohamed Diomande – Ivory Coast

  • New Zealand v Ivory Coast – Friendly – Sunday June 8 – Kick-off 00:00

  • Canada v Ivory Coast – Friendly – Wednesday June 11 – Kick-off 01:30

Diomande will certainly be clocking the air miles in the forthcoming set of international fixtures for Ivory Coast as they square off against New Zealand and Canada in Toronto.

It is a little under a year since the midfielder made his senior Ivory Coast debut in a victory over Gabon.

Since then, he has continued his impressive development at club level, with his importance to his national team rising by each appearance.

Hamza Igamane – Morocco

  • Morocco v Tunisia – Friendly – Friday June 6 – Kick-off 21:00

  • Morocco v Benin – Friendly – Monday June 9 – Kick-off 21:00

Igamane has been selected in the latest Morocco squad for their friendly double header against Tunisia and Benin.

The forward joins a star-studded group of players, including full-back Achraf Hakimi who will feature for PSG in this weekend’s UEFA Champions League final, who will be looking to continue their positive momentum in country colours.

The 22-year-old marked his senior debut for his country in March in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier and has certainly established himself as a fan favourite at Ibrox.

Cyriel Dessers – Nigeria

  • Ghana 1-2 Nigeria – Friendly – Wednesday May 28 – Kick-off 19:45

  • Jamaica v Nigeria – Friendly – Saturday May 31 – Kick-off 17:00

  • Russia v Nigeria – Friendly – Friday June 6 – Kick-off 18:00

Dessers and the Super Eagles are in Europe this international window as they play a hat-trick of matches.

Indeed, the forward was on the scoresheet yesterday as Nigeria kicked off with a 2-1 win over Ghana, played at the home of Brentford in west London.

The Gtech Community Stadium will also play host to Saturday’s Unity Cup clash between Jamaica and Nigeria, before Dessers and his teammates will square off against Russia at the Luzhniki Stadium.

Nedim Bajrami – Albania

  • Albania v Serbia – World Cup Qualifiers – Saturday June 7 – Kick-off 19:45

  • Latvia v Albania – World Cup Qualifiers – Tuesday June 10 – Kick-off 19:45

Bajrami has been included in the Albania squad as they prepare for a pair of crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

The side picked up their first victory in their bid to secure qualification back in March with a 3-0 win over Andorra and they will be keen to continue their momentum into a tricky encounter against Serbia.

A trip to Latvia also awaits Bajrami and his teammates.

Rabbi Matondo – Wales

  • Wales v Lichtenstein – World Cup Qualifiers – Friday June 6 – Kick-off 19:45

  • Belgium v Wales – World Cup Qualifiers – Monday June 9 – Kick-off 19:45

Matondo certainly made an impression in the previous set of international fixtures for Wales, and he has been rewarded with a call-up for their latest World Cup qualifying clashes.

The winger spent the second half of the campaign on loan at Hannover 96 where he netted on his first appearance for the side.

His pace on the flanks has been a useful asset for Craig Bellamy’s side who have picked up four points in their opening two qualifying outings.


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