Most senior international sides resume their preparations for this summer’s tournament, with friendly fixtures taking place around the world. Brazil, France and Portugal are among those travelling to North America as they begin to adapt to conditions on the host continent.

There is also plenty of action for the younger members of the Blues squad, with many involved in qualifiers for the Under-21, Under-19, Under-18 and Under-17 European Championships.

Further Academy call-ups will be added to this list once confirmed over the coming days.

You can see a full breakdown of the Chelsea players called up by their countries and the games they will be hoping to feature in below. All kick-offs and dates are in UK time.

Argentina

Enzo Fernandez has been selected by Argentina for a pair of friendlies ahead of the summer's World Cup, with both taking place at La Bombonera.

Argentina vs Mauritania
Friendly
La Bombonera, Argentina
Friday 27 March
11.15pm

Argentina vs Zambia
Friendly
La Bombonera, Argentina
Wednesday 1 April
12.15am

Brazil

Joao Pedro and Andrey Santos will be taking part in Brazil's pre-World Cup preparations with a trip to co-host, the United States, to take on France and Croatia.

Brazil vs France
Friendly
Gillette Stadium, USA
Thursday 26 March
8pm

Brazil vs Croatia
Friendly
Camping World Stadium, USA
Wednesday 1 April
1am

Ecuador

Moises Caicedo will be staying in Europe for two friendlies with Ecuador continuing their work for this summer’s World Cup.

Morocco vs Ecuador
Friendly
Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Spain
Friday 27 March
8.15pm

Netherlands vs Ecuador
Friendly
Philips Stadion, Netherlands
Tuesday 31 March
7.45pm

England

Cole Palmer is our sole representative in the England squad this month. The Three Lions will play two World Cup warm-up matches at Wembley Stadium.

England vs Uruguay
Friendly
Wembley Stadium, England
Friday 27 March
7.45pm

England vs Japan
Friendly
Wembley Stadium, England
Tuesday 31 March
7.45pm

France

Malo Gusto has been selected for Les Bleus' friendlies in the United States, and could come up against fellow team-mates Joao Pedro and Andrey Santos in their opener.

Brazil vs France
Friendly
Gillette Stadium, USA
Thursday 26 March
8pm

France vs Colombia
Friendly
Northwest Stadium, USA
Sunday 29 March
8pm

Netherlands

Jorrel Hato will look to add to his current total of six caps when the Netherlands continue their prep for the World Cup, and there's a potential meeting with Caicedo's Ecuador to come.

Netherlands vs Norway
Friendly
Johan Cruijff Arena
Friday 27 March
7.45pm

Netherlands vs Ecuador
Friendly
Philips Stadion, Netherlands
Tuesday 31 March
7.45pm

Portugal

Pedro Neto will join up alongside his compatriots as they head to North America to take on the co-hosts of this summer's World Cup - Mexico and the United States.

Mexico vs Portugal
Friendly
Estadio Bonorte, Mexico
Sunday 29 March
2am

USA vs Portugal
Friendly
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, USA
Wednesday 1 April
12am

Senegal

Mamadou Sarr heads on international duty with Senegal for two friendlies ahead of their involvement in the World Cup.

Senegal vs Peru
Friendly
Stade de France, France
Saturday 28 March
4pm

Senegal vs Gambia
Friendly
Stade Leopold Sedar Senghor, Senegal
Tuesday 31 March
8pm

Spain

Marc Cucurella joins up with Spain as they continue their own dress rehearsal for the summer, playing against Serbia and Egypt over the March break.

Spain vs Serbia
Friendly
Estadio de la Ceramica, Spain
Friday 27 March
8pm

Spain vs Egypt
Friendly
RCDE Stadium, Spain
Tuesday 31 March
Time to be confirmed

Belgium Under-21s

Romeo Lavia has been selected for Belgium's Under-21 side, where he will look to feature as they continue their UEFA EURO Under-21 qualifying campaign, with the team currently joint top of their group.

Belgium Under-21s vs Austria
UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying
Den Dreef, Belgium
Friday 27 March
7pm

Netherlands vs Belgium Under-21s
Friendly
Stadium De Koel, Netherlands
Monday 30 March
5.30pm

England Under-21s

Josh Acheampong has been selected for England Under-21s as they continue their qualification campaign for the U21 Euros. The Young Lions are currently top of Group D.

Andorra vs England Under-21s
UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying
Estadi Nacional, Andorra
Friday 27 March
6.30pm

England Under-21s vs Moldova
UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying
Carrow Road, England
Tuesday 31 March
7pm

USA Under-21s

Preparations continue for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, and Gaga Slonina is selected as part of the group to head to South Korea.

Japan vs USA Under-21s
Friendly
Korea Football Park, South Korea
Friday 27 March
6am

Korea (Under-23s) vs USA Under-21s
Friendly
Korea Football Park, South Korea
Tuesday 31 March
11am

England Under-20s

Harrison Murray-Campbell and Jimmy-Jay Morgan will be heading to Italy in the reverse of their game in Chesterfield, which ended in a 2-1 win for the Azzurrini last September.

Italy vs England Under-20s
Friendly
Riano Athletic Centre, Rome
Friday 27 March
3.30pm

England Under-19s

Jesse Derry and Shumaira Mheuka continue their UEFA Under-19 EURO qualifiers, knowing that if they top their group, then they’ll be heading across the border to Wales for the Finals in June.

England vs Serbia Under-19s
UEFA European Under-19 Championship Elite Round qualifier
Campo da Pista Atletismo Gemos Crastro, Portugal
Wednesday 25 March
11am

England vs Poland Under-19s
UEFA European Under-19 Championship Elite Round qualifier
Campo da Pista Atletismo Gemos Crastro, Portugal
Saturday 28 March
11am

Portugal vs England Under-19s
UEFA European Under-19 Championship Elite Round qualifier
Estadio Amelia Morais, Portugal
Tuesday 31 March
4pm

England Under-18s

Freddy Bernal, Landon Emenalo and Reggie Walsh will feature in competitive fixtures as they kick-start qualification for the revamped 2027 UEFA U19 EURO series in Croatia.

England vs Bulgaria Under-18s
UEFA Under-19 European 2027 first qualifying round
Sportski Park, Croatia
Wednesday 25 March
11am

England vs Spain Under-18s
UEFA Under-19 European 2027 first qualifying round
Sportski Park, Croatia
Saturday 28 March
11am

Croatia vs England Under-18s
UEFA Under-19 European 2027 first qualifying round
City Stadium, Croatia
Tuesday 31 March
1.45pm

England Under-17s

The trio of Calvin Diakite, Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli and Ryan Kavuma-McQueen are on home soil at St. George’s Park for UEFA U17 EURO qualification matches.

England vs Faroe Islands Under-17s
UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualifying round two, League B
St. George's Park
Wednesday 25 March 2026
2pm

England Under-17s vs Israel
UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualifying round two, League B
St. George's Park
Saturday 28 March 2026
2pm

England Under-17s vs Estonia
UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualifying round two, League B
St. George's Park
Tuesday 31 March 2026
2pm