Brentford FC’s International Contingent: A Comprehensive Look Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers
18 Brentford Players Representing Their Nations in September
As the road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins, Brentford FC has 18 players set to represent their respective nations across various continents.
England and Northern Ireland Lead the Way
Jordan Henderson, potentially the second Bees player after Ivan Toney to secure a senior England cap, will face Andorra and Serbia.
Meanwhile, Nathan Collins and CaoimhÃn Kelleher of Republic of Ireland will take on Hungary and Armenia.
Scotlands’ Aaron Hickey and Denmark’s Mikkel Damsgaard Go Head-to-Head
In a intriguing clash, Aaron Hickey’s Scotland travels to Mikkel Damsgaard’s Denmark in a Group B showdown. Hickey will then face Belarus, while Damsgaard visits Greece.
Ukraine, Iceland, and Norway Also in Action
- Yehor Yarmoliuk (Ukraine) faces France and Azerbaijan.
- Hákon Valdimarsson (Iceland) plays Azerbaijan and France.
- Kristoffer Ajer (Norway) takes on Finland and Moldova.
African Representation: Burkina Faso and Nigeria
Dango Ouattara (Burkina Faso) travels to Djibouti and hosts Egypt, while Benjamin Fredrick and Frank Onyeka (Nigeria) face Rwanda and South Africa.
Jamaica’s Ethan Pinnock Seeks Caribbean Success
Ethan Pinnock (Jamaica) travels to Bermuda and hosts Trinidad and Tobago.
Youth Representation
Ji-soo Kim (South Korea U22s) and Michael Kayode (Italy U21s) compete in their respective continental qualifiers.
England U20 and USA U20 in Friendly Action
Jayden Meghoma (England U20) and Julian Eyestone (USA U20) take part in international friendly matches.
“It’s always an honor to represent your country. We’ll be cheering on our international Bees throughout September.” – Thomas Frank, Brentford FC Manager
Did You Know?
Ivan Toney is the only Brentford player to have earned a senior England cap while at the club, making his debut against Wales in March 2021.
Pro Tips for Following the Action
Follow Brentford FC and their international contingent on social media for live updates, and tune in to BBC Sport for match coverage.
Looking Ahead
With the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign now underway, Brentford FC will be hoping their international contingent can make a significant impact and secure valuable points for their countries.
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