Football Team News Today
Friday, 13 November 2026. Confirmed absentees, doubts and returns for every match we cover, grouped by competition, with the stadium, the kickoff forecast and links to the reports. Kickoff times are in your time zone.
CONCACAF Nations League
Curaçao
Panama3 outCuraçao without Paulina, Hansen and Van Eijma for Panama first leg
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CuraçaoPanamaCuraçao without Paulina, Hansen and Van Eijma for Panama first leg
First leg of the Nations League quarter-final at the Ergilio Hato Stadium in Willemstad, with the return in Panama City on 15 November; the winner reaches the Nations League Finals and the 2027 Gold Cup. Curaçao topped Group A with 10 points under Dick Advocaat, while Thomas Christiansen's 25-man Panama squad includes uncapped 29-year-old Manuel Morán and teenagers Kadir Barría and Josué Vergara.
- JPJordi Paulinainjury
Sontje Hansenhamstring
Roshon van Eijmamuscle problem
No absences reported.
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Saint Martin
El Salvador1 outEl Salvador without Nathan Ordaz for play-in first leg against Saint Martin
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Saint MartinEl SalvadorEl Salvador without Nathan Ordaz for play-in first leg against Saint Martin
First leg of a two-legged Concacaf Nations League play-in; Saint Martin play their home leg away from the island because they have no approved stadium. The return is at Estadio Jorge 'Mágico' González in San Salvador on 17 November.
No absences reported.
Nathan OrdazAchilles tendinitis
Friendlies
Singapore
ParaguayLine-ups outAlfaro names 27 for Paraguay's Singapore friendly, Olimpia's Delmas included
SingaporeParaguayAlfaro names 27 for Paraguay's Singapore friendly, Olimpia's Delmas included
The friendly at Singapore's National Stadium opens Paraguay's final window of 2026, with Japan to follow on 17 November. Gustavo Alfaro called up Olimpia youngster Eduardo Delmas and could hand chances to Lanús forward Allan Wlk and goalkeeper Facundo Insfrán.
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Qatar
AustraliaLine-ups out4 outNew-look Socceroos without Ryan and Irvine for Qatar friendly in Doha
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QatarAustraliaNew-look Socceroos without Ryan and Irvine for Qatar friendly in Doha
Seven uncapped players are in the squad, including Diesel Herrington, Thomas Waddingham and Sam Klein, while Daniel Arzani returns. Australia play Jordan in Amman three days later, a fixture players want moved over safety concerns.
No absences reported.
Maty Ryannot in the squad
Jackson Irvinenot in the squad
Milos Degeneknot in the squad- AOAiden O'Neillnot in the squad
- DADaniel Arzani
- GSGianni Stensness
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Argentina
Uruguay4 outArgentina without Romero, Lautaro, Paredes and Molina against Uruguay
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ArgentinaUruguayArgentina without Romero, Lautaro, Paredes and Molina against Uruguay
Argentina's first match since Messi's international retirement, played at La Bombonera; goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez captains the side. De Paul and Lo Celso were left out of Scaloni's 28-man squad, while Chelsea centre-back Aaron Anselmino earns a first call-up.
Cristian Romeroinjury- LMLautaro Martínezinjury
Leandro Paredessuspended
Nahuel Molinasuspended
Gonzalo Montielrecalled- MTMariano Troilorecalled
No absences reported.
Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification
Zambia
BurundiLine-ups outDaka and Sakala in Zambia squad to face Burundi in Ndola
ZambiaBurundiDaka and Sakala in Zambia squad to face Burundi in Ndola
Interim coach George Lwandamina named a 30-man provisional squad, with Chanka Zimba returning. The match is at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola after a move to Lusaka fell through; the return leg is in Bujumbura.
No absences reported.
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Tunisia
Libya3 outTunisia host Libya in Sfax with Valéry, Naffati and Achouri left out
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TunisiaLibyaTunisia host Libya in Sfax with Valéry, Naffati and Achouri left out
Tunisia drew their first two qualifiers against Uganda and Botswana and only one team qualifies from the group. This is their last home game before three away trips, starting with the return leg in Tripoli on 17 November. Montassar Talbi is among the defenders called up.
Yan Valérycoach's decision- NNaffaticoach's decision
Achouricoach's decision
No absences reported.
Gabon
Lesotho2 outGabon lose Bekale and Mbina before Lesotho visit to Franceville
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GabonLesothoGabon lose Bekale and Mbina before Lesotho visit to Franceville
Goalkeeper Junior François Bekale was stood down for medical tests after a convulsive episode on the team flight to Franceville; Mangasport's Joël Mbore earns a first call-up in his place and Alan Do Marcolino replaces Orphé Mbina. Sébastien Migné recalled Mario Lemina and Ndong for the double-header.
Burkina Faso
MauritaniaLine-ups out1 outBurkina Faso without captain Bertrand Traoré against Mauritania
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Burkina FasoMauritaniaBurkina Faso without captain Bertrand Traoré against Mauritania
Amir Abdou named 25 players, with Issoufou Dayo and Irié returning. Mauritania lead Group F after beating the Central African Republic 3-1; Burkina Faso drew 1-1 with Benin on matchday one.
- BTBertrand Traoréregaining fitness
- IDIssoufou Dayo
No absences reported.
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South Africa
KenyaLine-ups out1 out2 doubtfulMbokazi and Foster back as Bafana host Kenya at Orlando Stadium
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South AfricaKenyaMbokazi and Foster back as Bafana host Kenya at Orlando Stadium
Pitso Mosimane named 27 players for the double-header, with the return leg in Nairobi four days later. Captain Ronwen Williams and Teboho Mokoena were kept in the squad despite recent injury struggles at Sundowns; strikers Yanela Mbuthuma and Evidence Makgopa were left out.
Kamogelo Sebelebeleinjury
Ronwen Williamsrecent injury struggles
Teboho Mokoenarecent injury struggles
Mbekezeli Mbokaziinjury
Lyle Foster 
Thalente Mbathafitness
No absences reported.
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Cape Verde Islands
LiberiaLine-ups outCape Verde name 26-man squad for Liberia double-header
Cape Verde IslandsLiberiaCape Verde name 26-man squad for Liberia double-header
Cape Verde lost their first two Group K qualifiers to Mali and Rwanda. Vozinha and Ryan Mendes are in the squad; Liberia have called up Oscar Dorley and Peter Wilson.
No absences reported.
No absences reported.
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Nigeria
TanzaniaLine-ups out3 outNigeria without Osimhen and Chukwueze for Tanzania in Uyo; Iheanacho left out
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NigeriaTanzaniaNigeria without Osimhen and Chukwueze for Tanzania in Uyo; Iheanacho left out
Nigeria are second in AFCON 2027 qualifying Group L on three points behind Guinea-Bissau (six); co-hosts Tanzania are already qualified, so only one place is available. Chelle also left out Maduka Okoye, Raphael Onyedika and George Ilenikhena, while Slavia Prague's Mubarak Suleiman earns a first call-up. The return leg is on 17 November in Zanzibar.
Samuel Chukwuezehip surgery- VOVictor Osimhennot selected
Kelechi Iheanachonot selected
Alhassan Yusufinjury
Fisayo Dele-Bashiruinjury
Tochukwu Nnadiinjury
Francis Uzohorecalled
No absences reported.
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Mali
RwandaLine-ups outMali host Group K co-leaders Rwanda in Bamako
MaliRwandaMali host Group K co-leaders Rwanda in Bamako
Mali and Rwanda are level on six points at the top of Group K. Mali's probable XI: Djigui Diarra; Hamari Traore, Ousmane Camara, Souleymane Sagnan, Nathan Gassama; Aliou Dieng, Mahamadou Doumbia, Mamadou Sangare; Nene Dorgeles, Lassine Sinayoko, Gaoussou Diarra. Rwanda coach Stephen Constantine recalled Thierry Manzi and Jean Bosco Ruboneka.
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Egypt
MalawiLine-ups out2 outSalah leads Ali Maher's first Egypt squad; El Shenawy and Trezeguet return
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EgyptMalawiSalah leads Ali Maher's first Egypt squad; El Shenawy and Trezeguet return
Egypt top AFCON 2027 qualifying Group B with four points and host third-placed Malawi (three points) in Cairo, with the return leg in Lilongwe four days later. Egyptian Premier League top scorer Mahmoud Mamdouh earns a first call-up, while Emam Ashour is left out for technical reasons.
Hamdi Fathyinjury- MZMustafa Zikosuspended
Mohamed El Shenawyrecalled
Mahmoud Trezeguetinjury
No absences reported.
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Morocco
NigerLine-ups outEn-Nesyri back as Morocco face Niger without Saibari, Ounahi and El Kaabi
MoroccoNigerEn-Nesyri back as Morocco face Niger without Saibari, Ounahi and El Kaabi
Group A leaders Morocco (six points, no goals conceded) face third-placed Niger at the Mohammed V Complex in Casablanca; Niger play both legs in Morocco as they lack an approved home stadium. Saibari, Ounahi, El Kaabi, Amrabat and Igamane are missing from Ouahbi's 26-man squad, while AZ winger Ayoub Oufkir earns a first call-up. Niger coach Nabil Neghiz picked a 25-man squad including Bologna's Rahim Alhassane.
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UEFA Nations League
Serbia
GermanyLine-ups out2 outGermany without Musiala and Gnabry in Belgrade
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SerbiaGermanyGermany without Musiala and Gnabry in Belgrade
Jürgen Klopp recalled Niclas Füllkrug and handed Wael Mohya a first call-up; Woltemade, Adeyemi, Amiri and Raum were left out. Germany host the Netherlands in Berlin three days later.
No absences reported.
Jamal Musialatorn thigh muscle
Serge Gnabryhamstring
- NFNiclas Füllkrug
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Scotland
FYR MacedoniaLine-ups outMcTominay, Tierney and Adams back for Scotland v North Macedonia
ScotlandFYR MacedoniaMcTominay, Tierney and Adams back for Scotland v North Macedonia
Rangers' James Penrice earns a first call-up, while Lennon Miller, Josh Doig and James Wilson drop out. Scotland won the reverse fixture 2-0 in Skopje and travel to Switzerland next.
- SMScott McTominayreturns after minor heart surgery
- KTKieran Tierneyreturns from injury
- CAChe Adamsreturns from injury
No absences reported.
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Netherlands
GreeceLine-ups out6 outNetherlands without Van Dijk and Brobbey as De Jong returns against Greece
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NetherlandsGreeceNetherlands without Van Dijk and Brobbey as De Jong returns against Greece
Xavi will not call up replacements for Van Dijk and Brobbey, who the Dutch FA says are not fit enough for international football. The Netherlands host Greece in Amsterdam on Friday before travelling to Germany in Berlin on Monday; the earlier meeting in Thessaloniki ended 2-2.
Virgil van Dijkfitness
Brian Brobbeyfitness
Ryan Gravenberchinjury
Jorrel Hatoinjury
Jeremie Frimponginjury
Nathan Akeinjury
- FJFrenkie de Jong
- IMIan Maatsen
- DMDonyell Malenknee
No absences reported.
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Slovenia
SwitzerlandLine-ups out2 out1 doubtfulSwitzerland without captain Xhaka and Muheim in Maribor
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SloveniaSwitzerlandSwitzerland without captain Xhaka and Muheim in Maribor
Switzerland lead Slovenia by five points and a draw in Maribor would secure the group and promotion back to League A. Ruben Vargas joined the camp late after gastrointestinal issues, and centre-back Roggerio Nyakossi received a first senior call-up along with YB defender Isaac Schmidt.
No absences reported.
- GXGranit Xhakacalf
- MMMiro Muheimmuscle problems
- RVRuben Vargasillness, joined camp late
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Liechtenstein
AzerbaijanLine-ups outAzerbaijan travel to Vaduz with 27-man squad
LiechtensteinAzerbaijanAzerbaijan travel to Vaduz with 27-man squad
Aykhan Abbasov handed 18-year-old forward Lorenzo Mezzotero a first senior call-up. Azerbaijan play a friendly against Andorra on 16 November.
No absences reported.
No absences reported.
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7Team news is compiled from the linked reports at the time shown on each match and can change before kickoff; check the official line-ups about an hour before the match. Player photos and season stats come from API-Football; weather is the OpenWeather forecast for the stadium's city at kickoff.