Anders Dreyer to represent Denmark in World Cup qualifiers; Valakari (Finland), Godoy (Panama), and Saidi (Tunisia), CJ Dos Santos called up for international friendlies; Vazquez join U.S. U-20 camp in Argentina
SAN DIEGO (Thursday, March 19, 2026) – Seven San Diego FC (SDFC) players have been called up to represent their national teams during the March FIFA international break. The group includes Designated Player Anders Dreyer (Denmark), forward Anisse Saidi (Tunisia), midfielders Aníbal Godoy (Panama), Onni Valakari (Finland) and David Vazquez (United States U-20), and goalkeeper CJ Dos Santos (Cape Verde).
Anders Dreyer – Denmark
Winger Anders Dreyer will represent Denmark in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match, facing North Macedonia in the UEFA World Cup Qualifiers Group D semifinal on March 26 at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen. The winner will advance to the final on March 31 to face the winner between Czechia and the Republic of Ireland for an opportunity to secure a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Anisse Saidi – Tunisia
Forward Anisse Saidi will represent Tunisia in international friendlies against Haiti on March 28 and Canada on March 31 as part of the team’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Onni Valakari – Finland
Midfielder Onni Valakari will represent Finland in friendly matches against New Zealand (March 26) and Cape Verde (March 29). He has earned 13 senior caps to date, including five appearances in World Cup qualifiers.
Aníbal Godoy – Panama
Midfielder Aníbal Godoy, Panama’s all-time leader in appearances with 155 caps, will travel to face South Africa in two friendly matches as part of Panama’s 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations. The matches will be played in Durban on March 27 at Moses Mabhida Stadium and in Cape Town on March 31 at DHL Cape Town Stadium.
David Vazquez – United States U-20
Midfielder David Vazquez will join the U.S. U-20 Men’s National Team for a March training camp in Argentina. The team will face Argentina on March 27 (7 a.m. PT. 11 am Local) at the Predio Deportivo Lionel Andrés Messi in Buenos Aires before taking on Club Atlético Independiente’s reserve team on March 31 (6:30 a.m. PT / 10:30 a.m. local) at the Villa Domínico Independiente Training Complex.
CJ Dos Santos – Cape Verde
Goalkeeper CJ Dos Santos will join Cape Verde for friendly matches against Chile on March 26 and vs, Finland on March 30 as preparation ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
