International Football Returns: Key Fixtures in World Cup Qualifiers, Nations League, & International Friendlies in June, 2025.
The 2024-25 season has ended and the June international break has arrived. And with it arrives some of the most important games of the year. Giants like Spain, France, Germany, and Portugal will play in the Nations League finals, fighting for the trophy.
In the meantime, some big European nations, like England, Italy, Croatia, and more will play in the World Cup qualifiers. CONMEBOL giants, like Brazil, Uruguay, Chile, and more will also play to ensure their place in the World Cup 2026.
Along with these, many international friendlies are also set to be held as teams will fight for their right to brag. With so much at stake, this will be one of the, if not the most exciting international breaks of the season. Here are the fixtures that cannot be missed –
The Nations League finals are here with Portugal and Spain looking for their second trophy. Germany had the chance to get their hands on the trophy. However, they lost by a 1-2 margin against Portugal. France also lost their chance to get their hands on their second Nations League trophy. Here are the entire finals schedule –
| Matches | Round | Date | Time (ET) |
| Germany vs Portugal | Semi-final | June 4, Wednesday | 3:00 PM |
| Spain vs France | Semi-final | June 5, Thursday | 3:00 PM |
| Germany vs France | Third-place Decider | June 8, Sunday | 9:00 AM |
| Portugal vs Spain | Final | June 8, Sunday | 3:00 PM |
Also Read: UEFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers Fixtures in June: Matchdays 3 and 4 Schedule
After ending their Nations League campaign, several European nations like Italy, England, the Netherlands are fighting in groups of four and five teams for their place in next year’s World Cup. Many teams have already played two matches and they will be playing their third and fourth matches this June. Here are their schedules –
| Matches | Group | Date | Time (ET) |
| Norway vs Italy | Group I | June 6, Friday | 4:45 PM |
| North Macedonia vs Belgium | Group J | June 6, Friday | 4:45 PM |
| Wales vs Liechtenstein | Group J | June 6, Friday | 4:45 PM |
| Gibraltar vs Croatia | Group L | June 6, Friday | 4:45 PM |
| Andorra vs England | Group K | June 7, Saturday | 2:00 PM |
| Finland vs Netherlands | Group G | June 7, Saturday | 4:45 PM |
| Austria vs Romania | Group H | June 7, Saturday | 4:45 PM |
| Estonia vs Norway | Group I | June 9, Monday | 4:45 PM |
| Italy vs Moldova | Group I | June 9, Monday | 4:45 PM |
| Belgium vs Wales | Group J | June 9, Monday | 4:45 PM |
| Croatia vs Czech Republic | Group L | June 9, Monday | 4:45 PM |
| Finland vs Poland | Group G | June 10, Tuesday | 4:45 PM |
| Netherlands vs Malta | Group G | June 10, Tuesday | 4:45 PM |
| Romania vs Cyprus | Group H | June 10, Tuesday | 4:45 PM |
Argentina are the only South American team who have already confirmed their qualification for the World Cup 2026. The rest of the teams are still in the fight for their qualification, while La Albiceleste are fighting to confirm their spot at the top of the table. Here’s the complete schedule –
| Fixture | Date | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Paraguay vs Uruguay | Thursday, 5 June | 7:00 PM |
| Ecuador vs Brazil | Thursday, 5 June | 7:00 PM |
| Chile vs Argentina | Thursday, 5 June | 9:00 PM |
| Colombia vs Peru | Friday, 6 June | 5:30 PM |
| Venezuela vs Bolivia | Friday, 6 June | 6:30 PM |
| Bolivia vs Chile | Tuesday, 10 June | 4:00 PM |
| Uruguay vs Venezuela | Tuesday, 10 June | 7:00 PM |
| Argentina vs Colombia | Tuesday, 10 June | 8:00 PM |
| Brazil vs Paraguay | Tuesday, 10 June | 8:45 PM |
| Peru vs Ecuador | Tuesday, 10 June | 9:30 PM |
Also Read: CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Fixtures: What Are the Upcoming Games in June?
A lot of teams are playing international friendlies this June. Here are the important ones that should not be missed –
| Fixture | Date | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Russia vs Nigeria | 6 June, Friday | 1:00 PM |
| South Africa vs Tanzania | 6 June, Friday | 1:30 PM |
| Poland vs Moldova | 6 June, Friday | 4:45 PM |
| Morocco vs Tunisia | 6 June, Friday | 4:00 PM |
| Denmark vs Northern Ireland | 7 June, Saturday | 1:00 PM |
| Greece vs Slovakia | 7 June, Saturday | 4:45 PM |
| USA vs Turkey | 7 June, Saturday | 5:30 PM |
| Canada vs Ukraine | 7 June, Saturday | 5:30 PM |
| Mexico vs Switzerland | 7 June, Saturday | 5:30 PM |
| Leichtenstein vs Scotland | 9 June, Monday | 12:00 PM |
| Morocco vs Benin | 9 June, Monday | 4:00 PM |
| Belarus vs Russia | 10 June, Tuesday | 1:00 PM |
| Denmark vs Lithuania | 10 June, Tuesday | 1:00 PM |
| England vs Senegal | 10 June, Tuesday | 4:45 PM |
| Greece vs Bulgaria | 10 June, Tuesday | 4:45 PM |
| USA vs Switzerland | 10 June, Tuesday | 8:00 PM |
| Mexico vs Turkey | 10 June, Tuesday | 8:30 PM |
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