The November international break features several national team call-ups that have caught people's attention.
There's a raft of unusual names, promising young stars and players who have been granted an unexpected opportunity to represent their countries.
From England's Bellingham brothers to France calling up a player from the second division, the November national team squads offered stories that go well beyond the big names.
- How Kane rose to win Ballon d'Or and became an England legend
- Why Sullivan is the co-star that Pulisic and the USMNT always needed
- Why Messi won't be 'doing a Wrexham' as owner of non-league Cornellà
The Bellingham brothers will play together for England
One of the most compelling stories of this FIFA international break will be the chance to see Jude and Jobe Bellingham play together for England.
Coach Thomas Tuchel called up the younger of the brothers, Jobe -- who plays for Borussia Dortmund and was captain of the English under-21 national team -- for the first time. This will give the 21-year-old the opportunity to share a locker room with Jude, a star player for Real Madrid (and formerly of Dortmund).
The England squad also features other notable choices: Fulham midfielder Josh King has received his first call-up, while Cole Palmer was left off the roster once again.
France call up a player from Germany's second division
France national team coach Zinedine Zidane has called up 21-year-old defender Saël Kumbedi, who plays for VfL Wolfsburg in the 2.Bundesliga, to make up for the injury-enforced absence of Juventus' Pierre Kalulu. This is Kumbedi's first call-up to the senior national team; he was previously part of Gérald Baticle's France under-21 squad.
Kalulu, 26, who has already earned five international caps, suffered a hamstring injury during Juventus' match against Fiorentina on Sunday.
Zidane also called up Paris FC forward Pablo Pagis, who received his first call-up to the senior national team.
Klopp tabs 17-year-old rising star
Germany coach Jürgen Klopp surprised everyone by calling up Wael Mohya, a 17-year-old attacking midfielder from Borussia Mönchengladbach. The youngster received his first call-up for the senior national team for the matches against Serbia and Netherlands.
The roster also features a notable absence: Karim Adeyemi was left off despite his strong recent performances with Barcelona.
Mexico bet on a forward playing in Croatia
One of the most striking new additions to Rafael Márquez's Mexico squad is Armando León. The 26-year-old forward, who plays for Osijek in Croatia, received his first call-up for El Tri.
His selection represents an unusual move, as the forward found his footing in European soccer after stints at clubs in Mexico and Andorra.
Another notable inclusion is the return of Jesús Manuel "Tecatito" Corona, who has been called up after more than four years out of the Mexico national team setup.
Belgium find forward in Monterrey
Liga MX will also be represented in a European national team. Hugo Cuypers, a forward for Monterrey, has been called up by Belgium for its November matches against Türkiye and Italy.
The 29-year-old forward, born in Liège, is having a productive season with Rayados, scoring six league goals. He will join the Belgium squad alongside stars such as Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Jérémy Doku.
In another new addition, Belgium included young Racing Genk defender Josue Kongolo for the first time.
Spain open door to one of Cesc's Como stars
World Cup champions Spain's latest squad includes Jacobo Ramón, a defender who plays for Como in Italy. The center back was one of three new additions to the Roja squad, alongside Real Betis duo Álvaro Valles and Marc Roca.
The presence of Ramón shows that the Spanish coaching staff are closely monitoring players who are developing their careers outside the top clubs, with Cesc Fàbregas' Como side shaking up the Champions League this season by beating Manchester United 4-1 and scoring nine goals at Lens.
Brazil set sights on Shakhtar Donetsk
Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti included two players from Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk in his squad: midfielder Marlon Gomes and forward Alisson Santana.
Both are on a 26-player roster for the friendlies against Japan and Singapore. The roster also stands out for the inclusion of several young players and the absence of Liverpool keeper Alisson Becker.
This article was first published in Spanish by ESPN Mexico and has been translated.