20 BVB players called up for international duty during new break format

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Last updated Sep 21, 2026

20 BVB players called up for international duty during new break format
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Borussia Dortmund has announced that 20 players from its first team have been called up for international duty during the newly structured international break extending from September through October. The changes replace the traditional three nine-day breaks with one 16-day break and one nine-day break. Key matchups include Germany vs. Netherlands, and Germany vs. Greece, where Dortmund players will face off against each other. Additionally, Mathis Albert is set to make his senior debut with the United States national team. These international fixtures will take place across various competitions, including the Nations League and friendly matches.

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  • 20 BVB players have received international call-ups.
  • New break format includes one 16-day and one nine-day period.
  • Germany will face the Netherlands and Greece.
  • Mathis Albert aims for his first senior match with the USA.
  • Matches span Nations League and friendly competitions.
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  • 12:20 AMYahoo Sports20 BVB players called up for their national teams
  • 12:20 AMYahoo Sports20 BVB first team players called up for international duty
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This season brings a first: instead of three nine-day international breaks in the fall, there will now be one 16-day break and one nine-day break. The September and October windows have been merged in...

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The 2026-27 season comes with a new scheme: Instead of three nine-day international breaks in fall, there will now be one 16-day break and one nine-day break. The two windows in September and October ...

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