During the November FIFA window, national teams have summoned eight Atlanta United players. These departures begin the window on November 9 and conclude on November 17, according to Atlanta United FC. The squad will split across four continents to compete in friendlies and crucial tournament qualifiers.
The call-up list blends veteran experience with young talent looking to prove themselves on the global stage. Almirón and Alonso join Paraguay for matches against Singapore and Japan. Díaz heads to Chile for games against Colombia, while Embolo returns to Switzerland for Nations League play. Miranchuk goes to Russia, Picault joins Haiti for a Nations League quarterfinal against the United States, and the two younger players, Pita and Sanchez, represent Venezuela and the United States U-20 squads in training camps. The absence of these key figures leaves Atlanta United to manage its domestic schedule without its core international stars.
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Key Veterans Lead International Charges
Experience defines the senior contingent leaving Atlanta. Miguel Almirón has contributed 12 goals and seven assists in 82 appearances for Paraguay, starting 75 of those matches since his debut in 2015. Júnior Alonso, a defensive anchor for the club, has started 75 of his 77 caps for Paraguay with three goals and three assists to his name. Paulo Díaz brings 58 caps for Chile, scoring one goal since 2015. With 26 goals and 20 assists across 92 matches for Switzerland, Breel Embolo boasts a massive resume, featuring three FIFA World Cup tournaments where he netted four goals and provided three assists in 14 games.
Aleksey Miranchuk returns to the Russian National Team for friendlies against Uzbekistan and Venezuela. In 56 appearances since 2015, he has scored 12 goals and provided nine assists. Fafa Picault joins Haiti for a two-leg matchup against the United States in the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals. His record for Haiti stands at two goals and four assists in 20 appearances since his debut in June 2023. These players carry the weight of their nations’ hopes while managing the physical toll of travel and high-stakes competition.
Young Stars Step Up in Youth Camps
The younger members of the squad face different challenges in their respective camps. Santiago Pita will participate in an international training camp in Uzbekistan with Venezuela’s U-20 National Team from November 8 to November 17. He has made a combined eight appearances for Venezuela’s youth sides and registered one assist, having previously played for U.S. U-18 and U-19 squads. A training camp at the Arthur M will see Cooper Sanchez called up to the U.S. U-20 Men’s National Team. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center. The camp features a tournament where the U.S. will face Japan, Colombia, and Paraguay.
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Sanchez has earned five caps for the U.S. U-20s and previously represented the U.S. U-18 and U-17 sides, including three appearances during the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup. Fans can monitor the progress of their homegrown talent by streaming all three U-20 matches on the U.S. Soccer YouTube channel.
Club Impact During the International Break
The departure of eight players creates a significant gap for Atlanta United as the domestic season winds down. The club recently concluded its 2026 campaign with a 3-0 loss to New York Red Bulls on November 7 at Sports Illustrated Stadium. The final regular season match saw New York take charge early, with Adri Mehmeti opening the scoring in the 31st minute and Cade Cowell doubling the lead in the 54th minute. Atlanta finished with 9 wins, 6 draws, and 19 losses (33 points) after a late free kick by Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty secured New York’s victory.
Atlanta United finished 13th in the Eastern Conference, missing out on the playoffs. Visitors who dominated the pace and produced 2.3 expected goals versus Atlanta’s 0.6 exposed the team’s struggles in the defeat against New York. With key players like Almirón and Díaz now away, the coaching staff must rely on the remaining roster to maintain fitness and tactical cohesion during the break. The club will not play a competitive match until the domestic season resumes, giving the coaching staff time to assess the squad’s depth without the distraction of international duty.
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Upcoming International Fixtures
The schedule for the departing players is packed with high-profile matches. Almirón and Alonso will play Paraguay against Singapore on November 13 and Japan on November 17. Díaz joins Chile for friendlies against Colombia on November 13 and November 17. Embolo plays Switzerland’s final two Nations League Group Stage matches, facing Slovenia on November 13 and Scotland on November 16. Miranchuk faces Uzbekistan on November 12 and Venezuela on November 17. Picault’s Haiti squad plays the first leg of their Nations League quarterfinal against the United States on November 14 in Kingston, Jamaica, with the second leg set for November 17 in Cincinnati.
For the youth players, the timeline is tight. Santiago Pita’s camp in Uzbekistan runs from November 8 to November 17. Cooper Sanchez’s U-20 tournament includes matches against Japan on November 12, Colombia on November 14, and Paraguay on November 17. The U-20 team’s participation in this tournament is a critical step in their development path toward the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Fans can follow the action through official streaming channels and national team broadcasts as the Atlanta United contingent represents their countries on the global stage.
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