FC Barcelona internationals began their participation in the November FIFA date on Thursday. In the penultimate matchday of the World Cup qualifiers, Marcus Rashford and Jules Koundé started for England and France, respectively, with the right-back accumulating the most minutes in the thrashing against Ukraine (4-0).
Koundé, who celebrated his 27th birthday on Wednesday, reappeared in Didier Deschamps' XI after remaining on the bench on Sunday in the Celta-Barça match. The Barça '23' played 89 minutes, completing 66 out of 70 passes (94%), as well as a couple of recoveries.France imposed themselves with authority at the Parc des Princes with a brace from **Kylian Mbappé** and two other goals scored by **Michael Olise** and **Hugo Ekitike**.
With the victory, the Gauls accumulate 13 points, while Ukraine remains with 7 units, the same as Iceland. Next Sunday, 'Les Bleus' visit **Azerbaijan (19:00 CEST)**, while the Ukrainians host Iceland
Marcus Rashford played 65 minutes against Serbia
In Wembley, **England defeated Serbia (2-0)** with Marcus Rashford starting on the left side of an attacking trident completed by Bukayo Saka and Harry Kane. The Barça forward played 65 minutes in which he took 4 shots (3 on target), although he didn't have much luck in individual duels (losing 5).
Coach Thomas Tuchel brought on **Eberechi Eze for 'Rashy'** with 25 minutes left in a match that the English had started winning thanks to a goal from Saka in the 28th minute.In the 90th minute, Eze himself sealed the score, a result with which England confirms their group leadership with a perfect record (21 points). On Sunday, the 'Three Lions' will close out the qualifiers by visiting Albania (19:00 CEST), with their qualification already secured.
Lewandowski and De Jong face off this Friday in Warsaw
Barça internationals continue their participation in the November FIFA break this Friday, with the clash between **Frenkie de Jong and Robert Lewandowski**. Poland hosts the Netherlands in **Warsaw (8:45 PM CEST)** with the home side obliged to win to draw level with the 'Oranje' on 16 points
A Dutch victory will seal qualification for the World Cup for Ronald Koeman's side, who will likely have the '21' as a starter and leader of the midfield. Facing them will be 'Lewy' as captain of a Poland side that, in September, drew in Rotterdam (1-1) in a match where both Barça stars also started.
- At FCBN you can follow the progress of all the FC Barcelona internationals live during this FIFA date.