Bayern stars are on international duty across Europe and beyond, creating betting angles: back attacking Bayern internationals (Gnabry, Díaz) in anytime-scorer markets and BTTS for friendlies, while considering fatigue ahead of Bayern’s Champions League clash with Real Madrid — punt on cautious Bayern squad lines or under 2.5 goals for the Madrid tie.
Bayern Players Called Up Ahead of Final World Cup Break
Germany, France, England, Austria and several other nations have named squads for friendlies as teams prepare for the 2026 World Cup. Multiple Bayern Munich players will be away on international duty, with some set to face one another in high-profile friendly matches across Europe and the USA.
Germany
Squad and Fixtures
Germany travel to Switzerland in Basel on Friday 27 March (20:45 CET) before hosting Ghana in Stuttgart on 30 March (20:45 CET). Bayern players named in the squad: Jonathan Tah, Joshua Kimmich, Serge Gnabry, Leon Goretzka and Aleksandar Pavlović. Goalkeepers Jonas Urbig and Lennart Karl have received their first call-ups.
France
Key Matches
France face Brazil in Foxborough (Boston) on Thursday 26 March (21:00 CET) and then play Colombia in Landover (Washington) on Sunday 29 March (21:00 CET). Bayern representatives include Dayot Upamecano and Michael Olise.
England
Friendlies at Wembley
England, having qualified for the World Cup as group winners, meet Uruguay at Wembley on Friday 27 March (20:45 CET) and then Japan at the same venue on Tuesday 31 March (20:45 CET). Harry Kane leads the Three Lions; Bayern defender Hiroki Ito will feature for Japan against England.
Austria
World Cup Return and Warm-ups
Austria, back at the World Cup for the first time since 1998, play Ghana in Vienna on Friday 27 March (18:00 CET) and face South Korea on Tuesday 31 March (20:45 CET). Bayern defensive specialist Konrad Laimer is included in the Austrian squad.
Croatia
Preparations and Opponents
Croatia begin their run-up with a friendly against Colombia in Orlando on Friday 27 March (00:30 CET) and then take on Brazil at Camping World Stadium on Wednesday 1 April (02:00 CET). Josip Stanišić is part of the Croatian setup.
Senegal
Two-Game Warm-up
Senegal, heading to their fourth World Cup finals, play Peru at the Stade de France on Saturday 28 March (17:00 CET) and host Gambia in Diamniadio on Tuesday 31 March (21:00 CET). Nicolas Jackson is part of the squad.
Colombia
US-Based Friendlies
Colombia, who finished strongly in South American qualifying, face Croatia in Orlando on Friday 27 March (00:30 CET) and then France in Washington on Sunday 29 March (21:00 CET). Luis Díaz leads the Colombian attack.
South Korea
Matchups and Players
South Korea open preparations with a friendly against Austria on Tuesday 31 March (20:45 CET). Bayern centre-back Minjae Kim is included and will face his club teammate Konrad Laimer.
Japan
Hiroki Ito’s Return
Hiroki Ito returns to the Japan squad after roughly a year out with injury; Japan face Scotland on 28 March (18:00 CET) and England at Wembley on 31 March (20:45 CET).
Germany U21
European Championship Qualifying Fixtures
Tom Bischof joins the Germany U21s for two important Euro U21 qualifiers: hosting Northern Ireland in Braunschweig on Friday 27 March (18:00 CET) and then travelling to face Greece in Athens on Tuesday 31 March (18:00 CET). Germany sit second in the group and need results to secure qualification.
What This Means for Bayern and Bettors
Squad Availability and Fatigue
Many Bayern starters will accumulate minutes, travel and physical load during this break. That raises rotation and injury risk ahead of a demanding schedule, notably Bayern’s Champions League quarter-final tie with Real Madrid. Managers may rotate post-break, affecting club form.
Betting Angles
Attacking Bayern internationals (Serge Gnabry, Luis Díaz) look attractive for anytime-scorer and BTTS markets during friendlies. For Bayern’s upcoming clash with Real Madrid, consider reduced-line or conservative markets (rotations, under 2.5 goals) to hedge potential fatigue-related performance dips.
Looking Ahead
The international break offers players a final preparation window before the 2026 World Cup and provides crucial match fitness or recovery time.
Spain squad for March 2026: Lamine Yamal returns to La Roja for friendlies against Serbia and Egypt
Clubs and bettors should monitor final minutes played and any late injuries, as these will influence squad selection and market prices for the Champions League and domestic fixtures that follow.
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