📝 The must-watch fixtures of the international break

The international break of the season is set to captivate football fans worldwide as national teams take to the pitch. This first break includes a range of enthralling matches across various competitions.

On Thursday, Japan will face Uruguay in a friendly match at 12:05, while the Netherlands take on Germany in a Nations League game at 20:45. Norway will play Denmark in another Nations League fixture at the same time.

Later that day, Ivory Coast will take on Ghana in AFCON qualifiers at 21:00. On Friday, Australia will host Brazil in a friendly at 12:00. Turkey will face France in a Nations League match at 20:45, with Italy pitted against Belgium at the same venue.

Saturday brings England up against Spain in a Nations League clash at 20:45. Belgium will host the Netherlands in another Nations League fixture at 18:00, while Germany will take on Greece at 20:45. Norway will also face Portugal in a Nations League game at 20:45.

The week continues on Monday with South Korea facing Uruguay in a friendly at 13:00. Belgium will take on France in a Nations League match at 20:45, followed by Turkey's encounter with Italy at the same time.

As the international break progresses, Japan will play Ecuador in a friendly at 12:10 on Thursday. Germany will face Serbia in a Nations League game at 20:45, while Denmark will take on Portugal in another Nations League fixture at 20:45.

Friday brings Belgium up against Turkey in a Nations League match at 20:45, followed by France and Italy going head-to-head at 20:45. Saturday concludes the week with Ivory Coast playing Cameroon in a friendly at 21:00. The United States will host Mexico in a friendly at 23:00, and Sunday sees Egypt take on South Africa in a friendly at 20:00.