Top 10 best football matches to watchout for in November International break
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The top International teams and players will be in action
The third international break of the 2024-25 season is about to be underway and it will feature some very exciting games. The international break is not liked by all football fans as it disrupts the regular club season and adds fatigue to the players but these breaks are important as national teams need to build a strong squad for important tournaments.
UEFA Nations League and CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers will be continued during this international break and we will see some of the best players in the world representing their national teams.
Players like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Vinicius Junior will all take part in upcoming international matches so let’s have a look at the Top 10 best matches to watch out for in the November International break. (Match dates may be different depending on different time zones.)
10. Jamaica vs USA
Date: November 15, 2024
Competition: Concacaf Nations League
Jamaica will host the USA in the first leg of the Quarter-finals of the CONCACAF Nations League. This will be the first competitive game for Mauricio Pochettino as the head coach of the US national team. Jamaica are in great form right now as they were undefeated in the entire group stage of the competition.
Jamaica last won against the Stars and Stripes back in 2019 and they will look to change that in their next encounter. The winner will find themselves in a very strong position to make the semi-finals of the competition.
9. Türkiye vs Wales
Date: November 16, 2024
Competition: UEFA Nations League
Our next match is from Group 4, League B of the UEFA Nations League. Both teams possess incredible talent and are undefeated so far. Only two points separate the two European nations. Their match will be unmissable for all football fans as this game is a must-win for both countries in order to top the group.
8. Paraguay vs Argentina
Date: November 15, 2024
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
Argentina will travel to Paraguay for matchday 11 of the CONMEBOL 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. La Albiceleste have not won in Paraguay since 2013 and this will be another difficult test for them. Lionel Messi will play his second last game of the year and a combination of all these factors makes this clash a must-watch.
7. Hungary vs Germany
Date: November 20, 2024
Competition: UEFA Nations League
Germany are currently sitting in the top spot of their UEFA Nations League group and are in a firm position to qualify for the next round. They will face Hungary in their next clash and five points separate both sides on the points table. Germany destroyed Trikolór 5-0 in their last encounter and fans will be eager to see Hungary’s response.
6. Spain vs Switzerland
Date: November 19, 2024
Competition: UEFA Nations League
The reigning European champions will host Switzerland. Spain are currently undefeated in their ongoing UEFA Nations League campaign and currently sits on the top spot in their group. Switzerland on the other hand only have one point to their name but they have proved their ability to get the better of European giants in recent history. Spain will be without their young sensation Lamine Yamal as he will miss out due to injury and this will give the Swiss a great opportunity to cause an upset.
5. Croatia vs Portugal
Date: November 19, 2024
Competition: UEFA Nations League
Only three points separate Croatia and Portugal on the points table and any slipup from either team can have an adverse effect on their future in the UEFA Nations League. Cristiano Ronaldo scored the decisive goal the last time these two teams faced each other. Led by their skipper, Luka Modric, Croatia will look to settle the score this time around. Croatia will play in front of their fans but Portugal possesses one of the best squads in world football. The game is expected to be end to end and will be decided by very fine margins.
4. Belgium vs Italy
Date: November 15, 2024
Competition: UEFA Nations League
The game ended in a 2-2 draw the last time these two teams went head-to-head. Italy have dominated this fixture in recent years and Belgium will look to change that in this upcoming match. Kevin De Bryune won’t be available for Belgium due to his ongoing injury.
His absence is not good news for The Red Devils, but Romelu Lukaku has returned to the team. They are currently third in their group and need a win to keep their qualification hopes alive. Luciano Spalletti and Domenico Tedesco will engage in an intense tactical battle and you won’t want to miss this one.
3. Uruguay vs Colombia
Date: November 16, 2024
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
South American football doesn’t get better than this. Two of the biggest CONMEBOL nations will lock horns to prove their superiority. The last match between these two nations ended in a controversial 1-0 win for Colombia. Uruguay are going through a rough patch of form right now and a win over Colombia can serve as a huge confidence booster for them.
2. Brazil vs Uruguay
Date: November 20, 2024
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
After a tough test against Colombia, Uruguay are poised to take on Brazil. Historically, Brazil and Uruguay have been two of the most successful South American nations in world football and their encounter promises nail-biting excitement. Brazil are suffering a lot of injuries in their backline and their skipper, Neymar Jr will also miss out due to injury. Seleção are slowly and steadily getting back to their best level and Uruguay will be the perfect opponent for them to test themselves.
1. Italy vs France
Date: November 18, 2024
Competition: UEFA Nations League
There is only one word to describe a game between two European giants going head to head in a must-win game, Exciting. Only one point separates both sides on the points table and a win will most likely secure the semi-finals spot. France will be missing their captain Kylian Mbappe as he was not called up by Didier Deschamps.
Ousmane Dembélé will also miss out due to injury and Kingsley Coman will replace him in the squad. Italy on the other hand will have Nicolò Barella back in the squad for the first time since the 2024 UEFA Euros Considering the stakes, this game deserves its spot as the most anticipated game of the November International break. N’Golo Kante will captain France with Kylian Mbappe missing.
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