Russia’s squad for the September/October international break, featuring one PSG player.

Last updated: 16 September 2026 at 21:48

By NicolasB Published 16 September 2026

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Russia's squad for the September/October international break, featuring one PSG player.

Achraf HAKIMI, Matvey SAFONOV and Willian PACHO of PSG prior the Champions League match between Paris and Bratislava at Parc des Princes on September 9, 2026 in Paris, France. (Photo by Johnny Fidelin/Icon Sport) - Photo by Icon Sport

A new international break—spanning September and October and lasting a week longer than usual—begins this Monday. Valeri Karpin, the Russia head coach, has announced the squad called up for friendly matches against Iran (September 29), Namibia (October 3), and Nigeria (October 6). Matvey Safonov, the 27-year-old PSG goalkeeper and the only Russian player in the squad, has been called up.

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Loyal PSG fan and editor-in-chief on ParisFans since 2014. A lover of the round ball and the torrid atmosphere of the Parc des Princes, I try to convey my passion for Paris Saint-Germain in every analysis and article offered on this site.