After the win over Winterthur, the league stops to make way for the second break dedicated to national team commitments, scheduled for Oct. 6-14.
There will be five FC Lugano players to answer the call of their respective selections: three from the First Team and two from the HCL U21.
EZGJAN ALIOSKI - NORTHERN MACEDONIA
The black and white lateral, a staple of the Macedonian national team with over 85 appearances, has been called up for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
North Macedonia will face Belgium in Brussels on Friday, October 10, and Kazakhstan in Skopje on Monday, October 13.
MOHAMED BELHADJ - TUNISIA
The international experience continues for Mohamed Belhadj, who was again included in the Tunisian national team's list for World Cup qualifying.
Tunisia will face São Tomé and Príncipe on Friday, October 10, and Namibia on Monday, October 13.
AMIR SAIPI - KOSOVO
New call-up to the senior national team for Amir Saipi, who has been called to defend Kosovo's posts in UEFA's 2026 World Cup qualifier.
Two challenges are scheduled: Friday, Oct. 10 against Slovenia and Monday, Oct. 13 in Sweden.
YOUNG BIANCONERI
Two HCL U21 players will also experience important days with their respective youth selections.
LENDRIT SHALA - KOSOVO U21
The defender will take part in the European qualifiers with Kosovo U21. Scheduled for a home match on Tuesday, Oct. 14 against San Marino U21.
NICOLO PUDDU - SWITZERLAND U19
Also summoned for striker Nicolò Puddu, who is engaged with Switzerland U19 in a series of international friendlies.
The Red Swiss selection will face Wales on Wednesday, October 8, France on Saturday, October 11, and Northern Ireland on Tuesday, October 14.
THE CALENDAR OF OUR NATIONALS
Wednesday, October 8
15:00 | Wales U19 - Switzerland U19 (Puddu)
Friday, October 10
18:00 | São Tomé and Príncipe - Tunisia (Belhadj)
20:45 | Kosovo - Slovenia (Saipi)
20:45 | Belgium - North Macedonia (Alioski)
Saturday, October 11
15:00 | France U19 - Switzerland U19 (Puddu)
Monday, October 13
15:00 | Tunisia - Namibia (Belhadj)
20:45 | North Macedonia - Kazakhstan (Alioski)
20:45 | Sweden - Kosovo (Saipi)
Tuesday, October 14
18:00 | Kosovo U21 - San Marino U21 (Shala)
18:00 | Switzerland U19 - Northern Ireland U19 (Puddu)
FC Lugano will return to the field Saturday, October 18 in Cornaredo for the championship match against the Zurich.