Top 5 games to catch during the international break

  • The last international break of the season takes place between 18 and 26 March
  • England stars will be in action in friendlies against Brazil and Belgium
  • France, Germany and Spain also included in standout fixtures
Three stars who'll be in action over the next couple of weeks
Three stars who'll be in action over the next couple of weeks / Alex Caparros/Getty Images, Crystal Pix/MB Media/Getty Images, Christian Liewig - Corbis/Getty Images
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The weekend rolls around, the excitement is building. It's time to ignore those text messages from your boss and sink into your sofa as you watch endless football games and pass the time away.

But wait, your favourite players are strolling through customs and the realisation hits you, it's international break.

Fear not! The football lovers here at 90min have already danced through this disappointing performance and are bringing the best games to keep you occupied while we await our clubs' return.

Without further ado, welcome to your lifeline for the next 11 days.


5. Spain vs Brazil

Spain squad
Spain will take on Brazil / VANO SHLAMOV/GettyImages

When Spain face off against Brazil, it's always an exciting fixture. It's a battle of skill vs wit, with the creativeness of Brazil going up against the possession-heavy Spaniards.

There'll be interesting characters to look out for - when players like Vinicius Junior get involved, you'll forget all about those missing club fixtures.

The Santiago Bernabeu will certainly be rocking on 26 March.


4. Germany vs Netherlands

Vigil van Dijk
Van Dijk will put on a show / ANP/GettyImages

The fierce rivalry between Germany and Netherlands makes this a game difficult to miss!

The intensity of their matches are often determined by their grudges, with both teams fighting to be the best on the pitch.

Virgil van Dijk and Leroy Sane will put on a show from each side. We're expecting drama from start to finish here.

Catch the action on 26 March, a great Saturday evening fix.


3. England vs Belgium

Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, Phil Foden
England have a lot of attacking talent / Catherine Ivill/GettyImages

Two of the biggest teams in football going head-to-head, England vs Belgium will be a fast-paced, highly anticipated game.

Both teams possess offensive skill and strong defence, making for an unmissable show.

The teams head to Wembley on 26 March.


2. England vs Brazil

Vinicius Jr
Vinicius takes his talents to Wembley / Guillermo Legaria/GettyImages

Are there two nations that contrast in style more than England and Brazil? England's methodical approach against Brazil's enthusiasm throws up an intriguing contest.

Harry Kane - injury permitting - and Jude Bellingham will star in this show for the hosts, while the visitors will have Vinicius and Rodrygo of Real Madrid.

This game is set to take place on 23 March.


1. France vs Germany

Kylian Mbappe
Mbappe will compete against Germany / Jean Catuffe/GettyImages

This fixture needs no introduction. France vs Germany is a historic match up that creates insanely exciting football matches.

Expect to see elite skill on the pitch from the likes of Toni Kroos, Kylian Mbappe and Joshua Kimmich.

These two football giants will lock horns on 23 March, so there's one way to liven up your Saturday.


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