The club season has officially wrapped up, but the football calendar never rests. As national teams gear up for a thrilling summer of international tournaments and qualifiers, the May 2026 International Friendly window offers a vital testing ground for managers worldwide.
Only a few weeks remain until the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which features 48 teams. All the major nations are ready to compete in the biggest World Cup ever.
From heavyweight clashes featuring World Cup-bound nations to intriguing cross-continental tests like the USMNT taking on Senegal, this window is packed with high-stakes action.
To help you keep track of every single game, here is the complete, up-to-date schedule of the May 2026 International Friendly, complete with kick-off times, venues, and early results.
May 2026 International Friendly: Results & Upcoming Fixtures
Completed Matches & Early Results
- May 16: Republic of Ireland 5 – 0 Grenada (Aviva Stadium, Dublin)
- May 21: Qatar vs Sudan — Canceled (Khalifa International Stadium, Doha)
- May 22: México 2 – 0 Ghana (Estadio Cuauhtémoc, Puebla)
Tuesday, May 26
- Morocco vs Burundi
- Time: 8:30 PM
- Venue: Mohammed VI Football Academy, Salé, Morocco
- Nigeria vs Zimbabwe
- Time: 12:00 AM (Midnight into May 27)
- Venue: The Valley, London, England
Wednesday, May 27
- Jamaica vs India
- Time: 12:00 AM (Midnight into May 28)
- Venue: The Valley, London, England
Thursday, May 28
- Egypt vs Russia
- Time: 11:30 PM
- Venue: Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt
- Republic of Ireland vs Qatar
- Time: 12:15 AM (Midnight into May 29)
- Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland
Friday, May 29
- Iran vs Gambia
- Time: 5:30 PM
- Venue: Mardan Stadyumu, Antalya, Türkiye
- Andorra vs Iraq
- Time: 9:30 PM
- Venue: TBD / TBC
- South Africa vs Nicaragua
- Time: 9:30 PM
- Venue: Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Bosnia-Herzegovina vs North Macedonia
- Time: 12:00 AM (Midnight into May 30)
- Venue: Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Saturday, May 30
- Scotland vs Curaçao
- Time: 5:30 PM
- Venue: Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland
- Ecuador vs Saudi Arabia
- Time: 5:00 AM (May 31 early morning window)
- Venue: Red Bull Arena, Harrison, New Jersey
- South Korea vs Trinidad and Tobago
- Time: 6:30 AM (May 31 early morning window)
- Venue: BYU South Field, Utah, USA
- Mexico vs Australia
- Time: 7:30 AM (May 31 early morning window)
- Venue: Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California
Sunday, May 31
- Japan vs Iceland
- Time: 3:55 PM
- Venue: Japan National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan
- Singapore vs Mongolia
- Time: 5:00 PM
- Venue: Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore
- Switzerland vs Jordan
- Time: 6:30 PM
- Venue: Kybunpark, St. Gallen, Switzerland
- Cape Verde vs Serbia
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Venue: Estádio do Restelo, Lisbon, Portugal
- Czechia vs Kosovo
- Time: 7:30 PM
- Venue: Generali Arena, Prague, Czechia
- Poland vs Ukraine
- Time: 9:00 PM
- Venue: Municipal Stadium Wroclaw, Wroclaw, Poland
- Germany vs Finland
- Time: 12:15 AM (Early morning June 1)
- Venue: MEWA ARENA, Mainz, Germany
- United States vs Senegal
- Time: 1:00 AM (Early morning June 1)
- Venue: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
- Brazil vs Panama
- Time: 3:00 AM (Early morning June 1)
- Venue: Estadio do Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Key Matches to Watch This Window
1. Mexico vs Australia (May 30)
A massive transcontinental showdown at the historic Rose Bowl. El Tri is testing their tactical prowess against a physical Socceroos side, providing the perfect test for fringe players trying to make a lasting impression on the technical staff.
2. United States vs Senegal (May 31)
This is arguably the most intriguing match-up of the entire window. The high-pressing USMNT faces the raw speed and physical presence of Senegal. Expect a fast-paced battle in Charlotte.
3. Poland vs Ukraine (May 31)
An intense all-European affair in Wroclaw. Matches between these two nations are historically tight, highly tactical, and played with a competitive edge that feels much more like a tournament game than a simple friendly fixture.
Why was the Qatar vs Sudan match canceled?
The friendly scheduled for May 21 at the Khalifa International Stadium was officially called off due to logistical issues and sudden changes in training camp schedules.
Why are games like Jamaica vs India and Nigeria vs Zimbabwe being played in London?
London’s venues (like The Valley) serve as ideal neutral grounds for international federations. Playing in Europe helps teams assemble their players who are predominantly based in European club leagues, avoiding long-haul travel during a short international break.
