Latest update added: 5 October 2026, before Monday evening’s matches.
Aston Villa’s international break has brought further contributions from Ibrahim Mbaye and John McGinn, while Johan Manzambi helped Switzerland secure another victory.
Below are the latest verified additions to our tracker. Earlier entries remain dated so supporters can distinguish previous performances from new developments.
October 5 update: Mbaye provides Senegal winner
Ibrahim Mbaye supplied the assist for Iliman Ndiaye’s goal as Senegal beat Comoros 1–0 in Marseille on Sunday.
His cross produced the decisive moment after five minutes, following his winning goal against Ethiopia earlier in the international window.
Our report on Mbaye’s contribution against Comoros explains how the goal developed.
McGinn scores as Scotland beat North Macedonia
John McGinn converted a penalty in Scotland’s 2–0 victory over North Macedonia on Saturday.
The midfielder’s 92nd appearance also moved him clear of Jim Leighton into third place on Scotland’s all-time caps list.
Read our McGinn match report and milestone update.
Manzambi helps Switzerland win again
Johan Manzambi featured in Switzerland’s 2–1 victory over Slovenia before manager Murat Yakin called for greater protection for the midfielder.
Our report on Yakin’s comments explains the attention Manzambi received. Those comments do not establish that he has suffered an injury.
Lindelöf reacts to Sweden draw
Victor Lindelöf explained his frustration after Sweden drew 1–1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday.
Speaking before Sweden’s next match, the defender discussed why he had not stopped for reporters after the draw, as reported by Swedish broadcaster SVT.
This update does not include Monday evening’s results.
Earlier international results: September 28–October 1
Aston Villa international tracker: Latest results
| Player | Country | Latest match | Villa player update |
|---|---|---|---|
| John McGinn | Scotland | Lost 3-0 to Switzerland, 29 September | Completed the match after Scotland’s early red card |
| Johan Manzambi | Switzerland | Beat Scotland 3-0, 29 September | Started and played 63 minutes |
| Nicolas Jackson | Senegal | Beat Ethiopia 1-0, 29 September | Assisted the winning goal |
| Ibrahim Mbaye | Senegal | Beat Ethiopia 1-0, 29 September | Scored the 11th-minute winner |
| Victor Lindelöf | Sweden | Beat Poland 3-1, 28 September | Assisted Sweden’s opening goal |
| Matty Cash | Poland | Lost 3-1 to Sweden, 28 September | Forced a first-half save from Viktor Johansson |
| Matteo Ruggeri | Italy | Beat Turkey 4-1, 28 September | Started on his senior international debut |
| Zion Suzuki | Japan | Drew 0-0 with Ecuador and won on penalties, 1 October | Kept a clean sheet and saved a decisive shootout penalty |
| Aaron Wan-Bissaka | DR Congo | Beat Zimbabwe 2-1, 28 September | Helped secure a second successive qualifying win |
Mbaye and Jackson combine for Senegal
Villa’s attacking pair supplied the decisive moment in Senegal’s victory over Ethiopia on Tuesday.
Jackson released Mbaye for the only goal after 11 minutes. Le Soleil’s report, carried by SenePlus, describes a difficult second half as Senegal protected their advantage.
The result followed their opening 1-1 draw with Mozambique, in which Jackson scored.
Manzambi and McGinn experience contrasting nights
Manzambi played 63 minutes as Switzerland won 3-0 at Hampden Park. McGinn completed the match for Scotland, whose task became considerably harder following Jack Hendry’s early dismissal.
Our Manzambi and McGinn match assessment covers the key incidents and reaction.
Scotland next visit North Macedonia on 3 October before hosting Slovenia on 6 October.
Lindelöf assists against Cash’s Poland
Lindelöf helped create Benjamin Nygren’s early opener in Sweden’s 3-1 victory over Poland.
Cash threatened at the other end, but Sweden scored twice after the interval to secure the points.
Read our report on Lindelöf’s assist and Cash’s Poland appearance.
Sweden’s remaining fixtures are away to Bosnia and Herzegovina on 2 October and Romania on 5 October.
Ruggeri makes his Italy debut
Ruggeri started Italy’s 4-1 victory over Turkey after missing the matchday squad against Belgium.
The appearance marked his first senior international cap following a late call-up to replace Federico Dimarco.
Our Ruggeri debut report explains his involvement in Italy’s victory.
Zion Suzuki helps Japan reach the Kirin Cup final
Zion Suzuki kept a clean sheet against Ecuador on Thursday 1 October before saving a decisive penalty in Japan’s shootout victory.
The match finished goalless, with the Aston Villa goalkeeper then denying Castillo as Japan converted all five of their penalties.
AS’s match report identifies Suzuki’s intervention as the decisive moment.
It follows his second-half return against Venezuela on Monday, after a rib problem disrupted the start of his international break.
The additional playing time is encouraging for Villa ahead of the Premier League return against Brentford on 10 October.
Wan-Bissaka helps DR Congo win again
Wan-Bissaka helped DR Congo beat Zimbabwe 2-1 after their opening victory over Equatorial Guinea.
The result gave the Leopards six points from two qualifying matches.
Our Wan-Bissaka international report covers the performance and the Congolese media’s assessment.
