Juventus players called up for international duty ahead of Club World Cup

As the 2024/25 Serie A season concludes, ten Juventus players have been summoned to represent their national teams in upcoming fixtures, including World Cup qualifiers and UEFA Nations League matches.

These international commitments serve as crucial preparation for the Bianconeri’s debut in the FIFA Club World Cup on June 19 against Al Ain.

• Italy (Andrea Cambiaso, Federico Gatti, Manuel Locatelli)

The Azzurri have enlisted three Juventus players—Cambiaso, Gatti, and Locatelli—for pivotal 2026 World Cup qualifying matches. Italy will face Norway in Oslo on June 6, followed by a home game against Moldova in Reggio Emilia on June 9.

• France (Pierre Kalulu)

Defender Pierre Kalulu has received his first senior team call-up for France. Les Bleus are set to compete in the UEFA Nations League semi-final against Spain, with the winner advancing to face either Portugal or Germany in the final.

• Portugal (Francisco Conceição)

Winger Francisco Conceição has been named in Portugal’s squad for the Nations League semi-final against Germany. The victor will proceed to the final to play against either France or Spain.

• Argentina (Nicolás González)

Despite a challenging club season, Nicolás González retains his spot in Argentina’s national team. The Albiceleste will engage in two 2026 World Cup qualifying matches: an away game against Chile and a home fixture against Colombia.

• Serbia (Dušan Vlahović)

Striker Dušan Vlahović is set to represent Serbia in back-to-back World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Andorra, aiming to secure vital points for qualification.

• Montenegro (Vasilije Adžić)

Midfielder Vasilije Adžić will join Montenegro’s national team for a World Cup qualifier against the Czech Republic, followed by a friendly match against Armenia.

• Turkey (Kenan Yıldız)

Kenan Yıldız is part of Turkey’s squad for two international friendlies in the United States, facing the USA and Mexico as part of their preparatory matches.

• Sweden U21 (Jonas Rouhi)

Young defender Jonas Rouhi has been called up to Sweden’s U21 team for a friendly match against Croatia, providing valuable international experience.