Where Are Teams Playing Before 2026 FIFA World Cup

Where Are Teams Playing Before 2026 FIFA World Cup? International Friendlies Schedule & Venues

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Where Are Teams Playing Before 2026 FIFA World Cup? International Friendlies Schedule & Venues

Summary

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on 11 June.
42 teams have qualified for the tournament so far.
The majority of these teams will play some warmup friendlies in the March international window.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is now a meager few months away, as the 42 qualified teams for the tournament gear up to give their all to ensure World Cup glory. Ahead of the major tournament, the International Friendlies schedule gives us a glimpse at some eye-catching fixtures that involve the qualified teams in the March (2026) international break, the final one before the World Cup. Below, we shall delve into the International Friendlies schedule and give a glimpse at the list of International Friendly matches for fans to witness during the March break.

What Are Big International Friendlies Before 2026 World Cup?

Fortunately for the football fans, the March (2026) international friendlies schedule presents some really eye-catching fixtures that guarantee a ton of entertainment. A marquee fixture that really stands out is the upcoming friendly match pitting France against Brazil, with the two favorites for the 2026 FIFA World Cup facing off against each other in the USA! Another major fixture will see Switzerland take on Germany at home, while England also hosts Uruguay in a feisty battle on 27 March (2026).

Scotland will also be facing off against Japan in a pre-World Cup friendly match on 28 March, while the hosts USA, take on Belgium in a challenging clash as they prepare for a strong showing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The International Friendlies schedule for the March window will also see France host Colombia in a major clash, while Spain hosts Egypt for a big game.

The USA National football team will also host Portugal in another friendly on 1 April (2026), with co-hosts Mexico facing off against Belgium in another game, and Croatia taking on Brazil in a challenging clash on 1 April (2026) as well.

List of International Friendly Matches Before 2026 FIFA World Cup

Here, we look at the list of international friendly matches that will be taking place among the World Cup-qualified sides in the March international window.

Date	Match	Stadium	Host Country	Time (GMT)
26 March	Egypt vs Saudi Arabia	Ahmed bin Ali Stadium	Egypt	16:00
26 March	France vs Brazil	Gillette Stadium	USA	21:00
27 March	Colombia vs Croatia	Camping World Stadium	USA	00:30
27 March	Australia vs Cameroon	Accord Stadium	Australia	10:10
27 March	Austria vs Ghana	Ernst-Happel-Stadion	Austria	18:00
27 March	Netherlands vs Norway	Johan Cruijff Arena	Netherlands	20:45
27 March	Switzerland vs Germany	St-Jakob Park	Switzerland	20:45
27 March	England vs Uruguay	Wembley Stadium	England	20:45
28 March	Scotland vs Japan	Hampden Park	Scotland	18:00
28 March	USA vs Belgium	Mercedes-Benz Stadium	USA	20:30
29 March	Mexico vs Portugal	Azteca Stadium	Mexico	03:00
29 March	France vs Colomba	Northwest Stadium	USA	21:00
30 March	Saudi Arabia vs Serbia	Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium	—	16:00
30 March	Spain vs Egypt	Ahmed bin Ali Stadium	Qatar	18:00
31 March	Qatar vs Argentina	Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium	Qatar	TBD
31 March	Norway vs Switzerland	Ullevaal Stadion	Norway	18:00
31 March	Scotland vs Ivory Coast	Hill Dickinson Stadium	Scotland	20:30
31 March	Netherlands vs Ecuador	Philips Stadion	Netherlands	20:45
31 March	England vs Japan	Wembley Stadium	England	20:45
31 March	Austria vs South Korea	Ernst-Happel-Stadion	Austria	20:45
1 April	Croatia vs Brazil	Camping World Stadium	USA	02:00
1 April	Mexico vs Belgium	Soldier Field	USA	03:00