The starting line-up for the match against Yemen brought together players based in six different countries, creating an unusual snapshot of the international game.
Rather than drawing from one domestic competition or a narrow regional pool, the selection reflected a squad spread across six national football systems. The variety of club locations underlined how widely dispersed the group has become.
Such a line-up remains a rare sight in international football, where national teams are more commonly built around players from a smaller number of leagues or neighbouring countries. Against Yemen, however, the team’s composition offered a clear picture of a squad connected across borders.
