FC Magdeburg International Duty Roundup: Żukowski, Hyryläinen, and Youth Stars in Action

During the current international break, 1. FC Magdeburg has several players active across senior national teams, European qualifiers, and youth tournaments, 1.fc-magdeburg.de reported. From UEFA Nations League fixtures to youth friendlies, the club’s representatives have experienced mixed minutes and notable performances on the global stage.

Mateusz Żukowski Steps into Poland’s Starting Lineup

Mateusz Żukowski earned another call-up to Poland’s senior national team from head coach Jan Urban. The 24-year-old attacker featured in two UEFA Nations League fixtures. During a scoreless draw at home against Bosnia and Herzegovina, Żukowski entered as an 87th-minute substitute for captain Robert Lewandowski. In Poland’s subsequent away match against Sweden, the forward made his first start for the senior side, playing the full 90 minutes of a 3-1 defeat.

Poland’s schedule continues with a home fixture against Romania at PGE Narodowy in Warsaw on October 2, 2026, followed by an away match against Bosnia and Herzegovina at Bilino Polje in Zenica on October 5, 2026.

Load Management Keeps Herbert Bockhorn Out of Uganda Squad

Herbert Bockhorn received an initial selection from Uganda head coach Paul Put for Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Tunisia and Libya. However, the 31-year-old ultimately did not travel to join the national team due to load management considerations.

8 Players in Action: International Break Update for the Squad

Pierre Nadjombe and Eldin Dzogovic Seek Playing Time

Pierre Nadjombe spent the international window with Togo during Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. He made the matchday squad for both a 1-0 home victory against Burundi and a 2-0 away defeat against Zambia, though head coach Patrice Neveu did not deploy him off the bench in either fixture.

Meanwhile, Luxembourg head coach Jeff Strasser added Eldin Dzogovic to the squad for UEFA Nations League fixtures. The 23-year-old did not make an appearance in Luxembourg’s opening two matches—a 2-1 victory away against Bulgaria and a 3-0 defeat at home against Iceland. Luxembourg faces Estonia at the A. Le Coq Arena in Tallinn on October 3, 2026, before hosting Bulgaria at the Stade de Luxembourg on October 6, 2026.

Luka Hyryläinen Scores for Finland Under-21s

Luka Hyryläinen featured prominently for Finland’s under-21 team under head coach Mika Lehkosuo in UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying. After missing the matchday squad for a 2-1 home win over Spain’s under-21s, the 22-year-old midfielder played the entire 90 minutes away against Romania. Hyryläinen netted the opening goal in the 28th minute, helping Finland secure a 2-0 victory. Finland’s under-21s return to action on October 6, 2026, facing Kosovo’s under-21s at Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri in Pristina.

Doyoung Yoon and Tjark Möbius Complete Youth Assignments

Doyoung Yoon, a 19-year-old winger, joined South Korea’s under-21 squad for a pair of friendly matches against Australia at Polytec Stadium in Gosford, Australia, scheduled for October 3 and October 6, 2026.

In Spain, goalkeeper Tjark Möbius joined the Germany under-19 national team for a five-nation tournament after head coach Hanno Balitsch selected him as one of three netminders. Möbius watched from the bench during a scoreless draw against Ukraine’s under-19s but earned a start in the second match against Finland’s youth side, playing the full 90 minutes of a 2-1 victory. Germany under-19s face Czechia under-19s in Alicante on October 3, 2026.