Mexican-born goalkeeper, Guillermo Ochoa will represent his country in two preparation matches; the first against Chile in San Francisco on 6^th September, the second in Denver against Bolivia, on 9^th September.
 
Santa Cruz returns to captain Paraguay during the FIFA calendar, however the first of the two friendlies scheduled (3^rd September) could be postponed due to the international conflict in Ukraine which has been ongoing for several months.  If this game does not go ahead, Santa Cruz will be in action on 7^th September in Villach (Austria) against the United Arab Emirates, which will be his 100^th match as a Paraguayan international.
 
Lastly, Roberto Rosales will be wearing the ‘vinotinto’ shirt in Asia, as Venezuela take on the Republic of Korea in Seoul on 5^th September, and Japan in Tokyo four days later.