An international break in football is a period in which players feature for their national duties. During this period they take a break from their club and appear for their nation in games, including friendly matches, competitive tournament qualifiers and actual tournament fixtures.
FIFA mandates clubs to release their players during this window and therefore, leagues games are paused in this period. This offers a moment for players to reunite with their national teammates.
On that note, let us have a look at the international break windows in 2025 and matches that will take place.
Men’s International Breaks in 2025
| Dates | Matches / Competitions |
|---|---|
| March 17 – 25 | 2 |
| June 2 – 10 | 2 |
| June 14 – July 6 | CONCACAF Gold Cup |
| September 1 – 9 | 2 |
| October 6 – 14 | 2 |
| November 10 – 18 | 2 |
Women’s International Breaks in 2025
| Dates | Match type / Competition | Max. no. of matches |
|---|---|---|
| February 17 – 26 | Type II (all confederations) | 3 |
| March 31 – April 8 | Type I (all confederations) | 2 |
| May 26 – June 3 | Type I (all confederations) | 2 |
| June 23 – July 5 | Type I (all), Type II (except UEFA), Type III (AFC only) | 2, 3 & 4 |
| July 2 – July 27 | UEFA Women’s European Championship | – |
| July 4 – July 19 | OFC Women’s Nations Cup | – |
| July 5 – 26 | Women’s Africa Cup of Nations | – |
| July 12 – August 2 | Copa America Femenina | – |
| October 20 – 29 | Type I (all), Type II (except UEFA) | 2 or 3 |
| November 24 – December 2 | Type I | 2 |
UEFA Nations League Quarter-Finals Schedule & Broadcasts
Here’s how to watch UEFA Nations League quarterfinals:
| Date | Match | Time (Local) | Location | Live on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2025 | Netherlands vs Spain | 3:45 PM | Rotterdam | Sling TV (Fox Sports 1 USA), FuboTV, Fox Sports App, ViX |
| March 20, 2025 | Croatia vs France | 3:45 PM | Split | FuboTV, Sling TV (Fox Sports 2 USA), ViX, FOX Sports App, FoxSports.com |
| March 20, 2025 | Italy vs Germany | 3:45 PM | Milan | FuboTV, Sling TV (Fox Sports 2 USA), ViX, FOX Sports App, FoxSports.com |
| March 23, 2025 | Spain vs Netherlands | 3:45 PM | Valencia | FuboTV, ViX |
| March 23, 2025 | France vs Croatia | 3:45 PM | Saint-Denis | FuboTV, ViX |
| March 23, 2025 | Germany vs Italy | 3:45 PM | Dortmund | FuboTV, Sling TV (Fox Sports 2 USA), ViX, FOX Sports App, FoxSports.com |
FIFA World Cup Qualifying Matches Schedule & Broadcasts
Here’s how to watch FIFA World Cup qualifying matches:
| Date | Match | Time (Local) | Location | Live on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2025 | Brazil vs Colombia | 8:45 PM | Brasília | FuboTV, UNIVERSO, UNIVERSO NOW, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, ViX |
| March 21, 2025 | England vs Albania | 3:45 PM | London | FuboTV, ViX |
| March 21, 2025 | Uruguay vs Argentina | 7:30 PM | Montevideo | Fanatiz USA |
| March 24, 2025 | England vs Latvia | 3:45 PM | London | Sling TV (Fox Sports 2 USA), FuboTV, Fox Sports App, FoxSports.com, ViX |
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