Where to watch, kick-off times and dates for Leeds United stars on international duty

Leeds United have 15 players away on international duty over the next fortnight and here is how you can watch them in action.

Supporters usually bemoan the international break but it couldn’t have come at a better time for Leeds United.

Daniel Farke’s side have won just one of their last four matches, which has seen them surrender their advantage at the top of the Championship table.

Sheffield United sit on the same number of points, while Burnley are just two points behind in a tight title race.

A rest and chance to refresh is most welcome for Leeds ahead of the intense run-in but not every member of the squad has got the next fortnight off.

Leeds will have 15 players – plus Rasmus Kristensen, who’s on loan at Eintracht Frankfurt – jetting off to represent their countries during the break and here is how you can tune in.

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Ilia Gruev
Junior Firpo
Darko Gyabi
Ao Tanaka
Willy Gnonto
Manor Solomon
Diogo Monteiro
Rory Mahady
Sam Chambers
Mateo Joseph
Isaac Schmidt
Dan James, Joe Rodon, Karl Darlow
Charlie Crew

Bulgaria – Ilia Gruev

Serbia v Bulgaria: Group G - UEFA EURO 2024 European Qualifiers — Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images

After missing out on an award from his country, Ilia Gruev will be representing Bulgaria in their two-legged Nations League clash with Ireland.

Bulgaria vs Ireland

Competition: Nations League Play-off first leg
Date: 20/3/2025
Kick-off (GMT): 7:45 pm
Where to watch: TBD

Ireland vs Bulgaria

Competition: Nations League Play-off second leg
Date: 23/3/2025
Kick-off (GMT): 7:45 pm
Where to watch: TBD

Dominican Republic – Junior Firpo

Peru v Dominican Republic - International Friendly — Photo by Martín Fonseca/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images

Junior Firpo has the furthest to travel of any Leeds player as he jets off back to the Caribbean to represent the Dominican Republic in two friendlies against Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico vs Dominican Republic

Competition: Friendly
Date: 22/3/2025
Kick-off (GMT): 12 am
Where to watch: TBD

Dominican Republic vs Puerto Rico

Competition: Friendly
Date: 26/3/2025
Kick-off (GMT): 12 am
Where to watch: TBD

England U20 – Darko Gyabi

Holland U21 v England U21 -U21 Men — Photo by Jeroen van den Berg/Soccrates/Getty Images

Darko Gyabi has been spending the season on loan at Plymouth Argyle and has earned a call-up to the upcoming England U20 matches.

Portgual U20 vs England U20

Competition: U20 Elite League
Date: 21/3/2025
Kick-off (GMT): 4 pm
Where to watch: TBD

England U20 vs Switzerland U20

Competition: U20 Elite League
Date: 24/3/2025
Kick-off (GMT): 7 pm
Where to watch: TBD

Japan – Ao Tanaka

China v Japan - FIFA World Cup Asian 3rd Qualifier Group C — Photo by Zhizhao Wu/Getty Images

As well as Firpo, Ao Tanaka has a long journey in store as he returns to Japan for two World Cup 2026 qualifiers.

Japan vs Bahrain

Competition: World Cup 2026 Qualifier
Date: 20/3/2025
Kick-off (GMT): 10:35 am
Where to watch: OneFootball

Japan vs Saudi Arabia

Competition: World Cup 2026 Qualifier
Date: 25/3/2025
Kick-off (GMT): 10:35 am
Where to watch: OneFootball

Italy U21 – Willy Gnonto

Leeds United FC v Queens Park Rangers FC - Sky Bet Championship — Photo by MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Willy Gnonto will be hoping to get some rare starts when he joins up with the Italy U21 squad during the international break.

Italy U21 vs Netherlands U21

Competition: Friendly
Date: 21/3/2025
Kick-off (GMT): 5:15 pm
Where to watch: TBD

Italy U21 vs Denmark U21

Competition: Friendly
Date: 24/3/2025
Kick-off (GMT): 5:15 pm
Where to watch: TBD

Isreal – Manor Solomon

FBL-EUR-NATIONS-ISR-BEL — Photo by ATTILA KISBENEDEK/AFP via Getty Images

Manor Solomon has been called up to represent Israel in their home World Cup qualifiers.

Israel vs Estonia

Competition: World Cup 2026 Qualifier
Date: 22/3/2025
Kick-off (GMT): 7:45 pm
Where to watch: TBD

Israel vs Norway

Competition: World Cup 2026 Qualifier
Date: 25/3/2025
Kick-off (GMT): 7:45 pm
Where to watch: TBD

Portugal U20 – Diogo Monteiro

Diogo Monteiro and Sam Greenwood on Leeds duty. — Photo by Pat Scaasi/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Diogo Monteiro hasn’t played much this season but will be hoping to impress for Portugal’s U20s.

Portugal U20 vs England U20

Competition: U20 Elite League
Date: 21/3/2025
Kick-off (GMT): 4 pm
Where to watch: England YouTube

Germany U20 vs Portugal U20

Competition: U20 Elite League
Date: 24/3/2025
Kick-off (GMT): 2:30 pm
Where to watch: TBD

Scotland U21 – Rory Mahady

Scotland U19 v France U19 - UEFA U19 EURO Qualifying — Photo by Euan Cherry/Getty Images

Young goalkeeper Rory Mahady has earned his first call-up to the Scotland U21 squad.

Ireland U21 vs Scotland U21

Competition: Friendly
Date: 21/3/2025
Kick-off (GMT): 7 pm
Where to watch: Scotland YouTube

Scotland U21 vs Iceland U21

Competition: Friendly
Date: 25/3/2025
Kick-off (GMT): 1 pm
Where to watch: Scotland YouTube

Scotland U19 – Sam Chambers

Scotland v Liechtenstein - U19 UEFA EURO Qualifier — Photo by Ryan Crockett/DeFodi Images via Getty Images

The highly rated 17-year-old Sam Chambers has already played for the senior Leeds side and could make his debut for Scotland U19s this international break.

Scotland U19 vs Sweden U19

Date: 19/3/2025
Kick-off (GMT): 3 pm

Poland U19 vs Scotland U19

Date: 22/3/2025
Kick-off (GMT): 1 pm

Spain U21 – Mateo Joseph

Mateo Joseph Fernandez of Spain U21 celebrates a goal during — Photo by Federico Titone/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

Mateo Joseph has been training with the Spain senior team this week but will be representing the U21s.

Spain U21 vs Czechia U21

Competition: Friendly
Date: 21/3/2025
Kick-off (GMT): 6:30 pm
Where to watch: FIFA+

Germany U21 vs Spain U21

Competition: Friendly
Date: 25/3/2025
Kick-off (GMT): 7:30 pm
Where to watch: FIFA+

Switzerland – Isaac Schmidt

Leeds United v Millwall - Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round — Photo by George Wood/Getty Images

Isaac Schmidt has been called up to the Switzerland squad for the first time and will be aiming for more minutes on the pitch.

Northern Ireland vs Switzerland

Competition: Friendly
Date: 21/3/2025
Kick-off (GMT): 7:45 pm
Where to watch: BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Website, BBC Two NI

Switzerland vs Luxembourg

Competition: Friendly
Date: 25/3/2025
Kick-off (GMT): 7:45 pm
Where to watch: Not available

Wales – Dan James, Joe Rodon, Karl Darlow

Joe Rodon wearing a head wrap while playing for Wales. — Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images

Leeds have three players – Dan James, Joe Rodon and Karl Darlow – called up by Wales as they look to make a strong start to their World Cup qualifying campaign.

Wales vs Kazakhstan

Competition: World Cup 2026 Qualifier
Date: 22/3/2025
Kick-off (GMT): 7:45 pm
Where to watch: BBC One Wales, BBC Three, S4C, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Website

North Macedonia vs Wales

Competition: World Cup 2026 Qualifier
Date: 25/3/2025
Kick-off (GMT): 7:45 pm
Where to watch: BBC One Wales, BBC Three, S4C, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Website

Wales U19 – Charlie Crew

Charlie Crew in action for Wales — Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images

Youngster Charlie Crew has been called up by the Wales U19 squad.

Wales U19 vs England U19

Competition: UEFA Under-19 Championship Qualifier
Date: 19/3/2025
Kick-off (GMT): 7 pm
Where to watch: S4C Online

Wales U19 vs Portugal U19

Competition: UEFA Under-19 Championship Qualifier
Date: 22/3/2025
Kick-off (GMT): 5 pm
Where to watch: S4C Online

Wales U19 vs Turkey U19

Competition: UEFA Under-19 Championship Qualifier
Date: 25/3/2025
Kick-off (GMT): 7 pm
Where to watch: S4C Online

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