Top 10 matches to watch out for in November international break

From European giants to Brazil & Argentina, some big names will be in action!

International football is now back, and it will bring crucial fixtures across Europe, Asia, and global friendly windows. Running from November 9 to November 17, this international break will feature several high-profile encounters.

Most attention will be on Matchdays 5 and 6 of the UEFA Nations League. Not just that, there will be several other fixtures played across the world. This international break promises plenty of exciting football, with several heavyweight nations preparing to face each other.

Apart from the UEFA Nations League, there will also be exciting international friendlies outside Europe, with Argentina and Brazil expected to attract significant attention during the November international break.

Fixtures to watch out for during November international break

1. Czechia vs Spain (November 12)

The reigning world champions, Spain, have won all four of their first UEFA Nations League fixtures and are looking in strong form. On the other hand, Czechia have struggled and have suffered losses in all of their first four games of the competition. Czech Republic will be looking for their first win, but La Roja are not going to allow them to prevail easily.

2. England vs Croatia (November 12)

This contest will take place at Wembley Stadium, and it is going to be an important one for the Croatia national football team. Luka Modrić and company have only secured one win in the Nations League this season. On the other hand, Thomas Tuchel’s England have secured three wins in their first four games. Three Lions will enjoy the home ground advantage, but the Vatreni will put up a strong fight.

3. Italy vs France (November 12)

The previous UEFA Nations League outing between these nations ended in a 1-1 draw. This time around, the Italy national team will be at home and must use it to their advantage. Under Zinedine Zidane, the French national football team are unbeaten at the moment and will be looking to continue their positive run of form in the November international break.

4. Argentina vs Uruguay (November 13)

Two of the biggest South American sides are ready to collide. This will be an international friendly outing between these nations. The Argentina national football team are looking to build up in the post-Messi era. On the other hand, Uruguay came up with underwhelming performances during the FIFA World Cup 2026. They secured wins in their recent friendlies against South Korea and India. Argentina and Uruguay have not drawn any of their last five matches against each other.

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5. Japan vs Brazil (November 14)

The Japanese national football team are once again set to lock horns with the five-time world champions, Brazil, in what is going to be a friendly encounter during the November international break. The Samurai Blue were knocked out of the 2026 World Cup by the Brazilian side and will be out there for revenge.

6. Portugal vs Denmark (November 14)

Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from international football ahead of the November international break, and the Portugal national football team will be looking to build a squad without him. Under Jorge Jesus, the Portuguese side has won all of their first four games in the Nations League. They already took down Denmark during the process and will be looking to run it back against them.

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7. Belgium vs Italy (November 15)

The Belgian Red Devils have already defeated Gli Azzurri once in the Nations League this season. Belgium have secured two wins in their first four games of the competition. On the other hand, Italy have one more point because of their 1-1 draw against France. This can turn out to be an interesting outing to watch, with the Italians looking for a win away from home.

8. France vs Turkiye (November 15)

After losing their first four games in the UEFA Nations League, the Turkish national football team are in poor condition at the moment. Once again, they take on the Frenchmen against whom they suffered a 0-1 defeat on matchday one. The star-studded France national football team is looking to continue their positive run of form and might even take down Türkiye once again during the November international break.

9. Spain vs England (November 15)

Arguably the biggest fixture of the November international break. The two sides will renew their rivalry in Madrid in a contest featuring some of Europe’s finest players. In their previous clash against each other, the Spain national football team emerged victorious in what was a five-goal thriller. Packed with world-class talent, this high-profile matchday 6 clash could determine the group winner advancing to the Nations League Finals.

10. Germany vs Netherlands (November 16)

This will be another mouth-watering fixture to look at during the November international break. Both of the nations have very capable players, and these teams will be eager to make a statement in their final group stage fixture. With the last two fixtures remaining, there is still no clear Group B winner.

In four matches, Germany have secured one win, two draws, and a defeat. When it comes to the Netherlands, they have secured two wins and two draws. The Oranje are comparatively in a better place than Jürgen Klopp’s men.

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