The European Championship and the Copa América are just around the corner. Several PSV players will be in action at the final tournaments this summer. Here is an overview.
While Belgium, the Netherlands and Team USA prepare for international tournaments through practice internationals, Morocco is embroiled in the 2026 World Cup qualifying tournament.
The Dutch team
Oranje played two international matches in preparation for the European Championships. Against Canada they won 4-0 and Jerdy Schouten was in the starting line-up for the entire match, while Joey Veerman got some minutes played in the closing stages. During the away match against Iceland, the two PSV players formed a successful tandem in midfield. The Icelanders were also overthrown 4-0.
Now the European Championship awaits the team of national coach Ronald Koeman. The tournament begins for the Orange on June 16 with the group game against Poland, on June 21 France is the opponent and the final group game against opponent Austria takes place on June 25.
Copa América
For Malik Tillman and Ricardo Pepi participation in the CONMEBOL Copa América awaits. The two men were already in action during the practice international against Colombia, which was lost 5-1. Both the striker and midfielder could count on an appearance in the second half. On June 13, Team USA played against Brazil. With Ricardo in the starting lineup, that game ended in a 1-1 draw. Malik did not appear in action.
In it, national coach Gregg Berhalter's selection will play the following teams, in order of meeting: Bolivia, Panama and Uruguay. These duels will be played on June 24, June 28 and on July 2.
The Red Devils
Belgium also qualified for the European Championship and Johan Bakayoko secured a spot in the definition selection. In the last two practice internationals, the Red Devils played against Montenegro (2-0 win) and Luxembourg (3-0 win). The Belgian PSV player featured in both matches.
In Group E of the European Championship in Germany, the Belgians are paired with Slovakia, Romania and Ukraine. These duels will be played on June 17, 22 and 26. Should the Netherlands and Belgium finish second in the group stage, Joey, Jerdy and Johan will meet in the eighth final of the final tournament.
Lions of Atlas
Ismael Saibari already played with Morocco against Zambia and Congo-Brazzaville. The two 2026 World Cup qualifying duels were won by
2-1 and 6-0 wins, but Saibari did not appear in action. In the coming weeks, Morocco still meets Niger and Tanzania.