The first international matches of season 2025-26 is upon us already as we take a break from domestic action. There is a handful of Dons who will be representing their national teams over the next 10 days.
Dimitar Mitov – Bulgaria
Bulgaria begin their World Cup qualifying campaign with a big 90 minutes against Euro 2024 winners Spain at the Vasil Levski National Stadium, before making the trip to Georgia three days later.
Dimi and his countrymen are joined by Turkey in Group E, as they look to qualify for their first World Cup since 1998. The Dons ‘keeper has made 11 appearances for his country to date.
Bulgaria v Spain World Cup Qualifier, Group E Vasil Levski National Stadium Thursday 4 September, 7:45PM (BST)
Georgia v Bulgaria World Cup Qualifier, Group E Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena Sunday 7 September, 2PM (BST)
Topi Keskinen – Finland
Our Finnish winger has made the step up from the U21s back into the senior fold as he joins up with the Eagle Owls to get their own qualifying campaign underway.
After a friendly at Norway, they will kick-off their World Cup push with a trip to Chorzów to take on Poland. Finland are also joined by The Netherlands, Lithuania and Malta in Group G.
Norway v Finland International Friendly Ullevaal Stadion Thursday 4 September, 5PM (BST)
Poland v Finland, World Cup Qualifier, Group G Silesian Stadium Sunday 7 September, 7:45PM (BST)
Nicolas Milanovic – Australia
The Socceroos and Nicolas Milanovic have two friendly matches to look forward to over the break with World Cup Qualification already secured.
They will take part in a double header against New Zealand, dubbed the ‘soccer ashes’, with Milanovic receiving his first international call up for the two games.
Australia v New Zealand International Friendly GIO Stadium Friday 5 September, 10:45AM (BST)
New Zealand v Australia International Friendly Go Media Stadium Tuesday 9th September, 8:00AM (BST)
Kjartan Már Kjartansson – Iceland U21s
Our summer signing from Stjarnan links up with the Iceland U21 side as they begin their UEFA U21 qualifying campaign. The midfielder, who made his debut for Iceland at this level against Brazil in the summer, will face the Faroe Islands and Estonia.
Iceland U21 v Faroe Islands U21 UEFA U21 Qualifying AVIS völlurinn Thursday 4th September, 6pm (BST)
Estonia U21 v Iceland U21 UEFA U21 Qualifying Kadrioru Stadium Monday 8th September, 5pm (BST)
Cooper Masson – Scotland U19s
On loan Kelty Hearts midfielder Cooper Masson will represent Scotland U19s over the break. Neil MacFarlane’s lost out 3-2 to Slovenia in the opening game of the Slovenia Nations Cup on Wednesday lunchtime. The young Scots will also take on Kazakhstan, and the United Arab Emirates.
Scotland U19 2-3 Slovenia U19 Slovenia Nations Cup Kranjska Gora Wednesday 3rd September 2025
Scotland U19 v Kazakhstan U19 Slovenia Nations Cup Grosuplje Saturday 6th September 2025, 12pm (BST)
Scotland U19 v United Arab Emirates U19 Slovenia Nations Cup Kranjska Gora Tuesday 9th September 2025, 10am (BST)
Rodrigo Vitols – Latvia U19s
Young ‘keeper Rodrigo Vitols has been called up to the Latvia U19s squad for two friendly matches against Malta.
Latvia U19 v Malta U19 International Friendly Friday 5th September
Latvia U19 v Malta U19 International Friendly Sunday 7th September
Good luck to all Dons who will be representing their country during the break!
