As the football calendar intensifies ahead of major international tournaments, the 2025 International Friendlies offer national teams an essential platform to test their squads, finalise tactics, and build momentum. These matches, although not part of official competitions, carry great significance for coaches and players alike. International Friendlies Fixtures allow emerging talent to prove their worth, returning stars to regain form, and tactical experiments to unfold in a relatively low-pressure environment.
The year 2025 will witness a packed schedule of international friendlies across both men’s and women’s football, featuring top-tier clashes between continental powerhouses and exciting fixtures between developing football nations. These friendlies are expected to take place during FIFA international windows, providing thrilling matchups before key tournaments like the 2026 FIFA World Cup, 2025 UEFA Women’s Euro, AFC Asian Cup, and other regional events. From Europe to South America, Asia to Africa, fans can expect a wide variety of match styles and star-studded lineups.
Whether you’re following the preparation of heavyweights like Brazil, Germany, Portugal, Spain, France, Argentina and the USA, or looking to track the rise of underdog nations, this year’s Men’s and Women’s international friendlies will play a critical role in shaping global football narratives. Bookmark this page for the complete and regularly updated schedule of 2025 international friendly matches, results, venues, and kickoff times—covering both men’s and women’s national teams in detail.
International Friendlies Fixtures
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The International Men’s and Women’s schedule provided here contains only confirmed international football matches.
- FIFA Men’s Power Ranking 2025
- Women’s FIFA Ranking 2025
- 2025 Football Tournaments
- Upcoming Women’s Football Tournaments in 2025
June 2025
Tuesday 11th June
Men’s Friendlies 1
- Kenya vs Chad, kick off 16:00
- Azerbaijan vs Hungary, kick off 17:00
- Slovenia vs Bosnia-Herzegovina, kick off 17:00
- Belarus vs Football Union of Russia, kick off 18:00
- Denmark vs Lithuania, kick off 18:00
- Sweden vs Algeria, kick off 18:00
- South Africa vs Mozambique, kick off 18:30
- England vs Senegal, kick off 19:45
- Greece vs Bulgaria, kick off 19:45
- Israel vs Slovakia, kick off 19:45
- Luxembourg vs Republic of Ireland, kick-off 19:45
- Tunisia vs Zambia, Match Cancelled
- New Zealand vs Ukraine, kick off 22:00
- United States vs Switzerland, kick off 01:00
- Canada vs Ivory Coast, kick off 01:30
- Mexico vs Turkey, kick off 02:00
Men’s Friendlies 3
- Burundi vs Mauritania, kick off 17:00
- Niger vs Zimbabwe, kick off 17:00
- Sudan vs Central African Republic, Match Cancelled
Wednesday 11th June
Men’s Friendlies 1
- United States vs Switzerland, kick off 01:00
- Canada vs Ivory Coast, kick off 01:30
- Mexico vs Turkey, kick off 02:00
International Friendlies Fixtures
September 2025
Thursday, 4th September
Friendlies 1
- Malaysia vs Singapore, 18:30, National Stadium Bukit Jalil
- Saudi Arabia vs North Macedonia, 20:30, Efotbal Arena
- UAE vs Syria, 21:00, Zabeel Stadium
- Gibraltar vs Albania, 21:30, Europa Point Stadium
- Norway vs Finland, 21:30, Ullevaal Stadion
- Russia vs Jordan, 22:30, Lukoil Arena
Friday, 5th September
Friendlies 1
- Australia vs New Zealand, 15:15, GIO Stadium, Canberra, Australia
- Indonesia vs Chinese Taipei, 21:00, Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium,
- Romania vs Canada, 23:30, National Arena, București
Saturday, 6th September
Friendlies 1
- United States vs South Korea, 2:30 AM, Red Bull Arena
- Mexico vs Japan – 7:30 AM, Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland, California
- Sri Lanka vs Maldives, 17:00, Independence Park, Sabina Park, Jamaica
- Nepal vs Bangladesh, 17:15, Dasharath Rangasala Stadium, Nepal
Sunday, 7th September
Friendlies 1
- Qatar vs Russia, 20:45, Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar
- Syria vs Kuwait, 05:30
Tuesday, 9th September
Friendlies 1
- Wales vs Canada, 00:15, Swansea.com Stadium, Swansea, Wales
- Malta vs San Marino, 00:30, Ta’ Qali National Stadium, Attard, Malta
- United States vs Japan, 05:00, Lower.com Field, Columbus, Ohio
- Mexico vs South Korea, 6:30, GEODIS Park, Nashville, Tennessee
- New Zealand vs Australia, 12:30, Go Media Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
- Sri Lanka vs Maldives, 17:00, Race Course International Stadium
- Nepal vs Bangladesh, 17:15, Dashrath Rangasala
- Estonia vs Andorra, 21:30, A. Le Coq Arena, Tallinn, Estonia
- Jordan vs Dominican Republic, 22:30
Friendlies 2
- Estonia vs Andorra, kick off 17:00
Wednesday, 10th September
Friendlies 1
- United States vs Japan, kick off 00:30
- Mexico vs South Korea, kick off 03:00
October 2025
Monday, 6th October
Friendlies 1
- Iran vs Football Union of Russia, kick off 15:00
Thursday, 9th October
Friendlies 1
- Romania vs Moldova, kick off TBC
- England vs Wales, kick off 19:45
Sunday, 12th October
Friendlies 1
- Malta vs Bosnia-Herzegovina, kick off 18:00
Monday, 13th October
Friendlies 2
- Montenegro vs Liechtenstein, kick off 17:00
Tuesday, 14th October
Friendlies 1
- Norway vs New Zealand, kick off TBC
- Iran vs Chile, kick off 15:00
Tuesday, 23rd October
- USWNT vs Portugal, at Subaru Park, Chester
Sunday, 26th October
- USWNT vs Portugal, at Pratt & Whitney Stadium, East Hartford
Wednesday, 14th October
- USWNT vs TBD, at CPKC Stadium, Kansas City
November 2025
Monday, 17th November
Friendlies 1
- Finland vs Andorra, kick off TBC
Tuesday, 18th November
Friendlies 2
- Cyprus vs Estonia, kick off TBC
Why are International Friendlies Fixtures Important?
International Friendlies Fixtures are important for several reasons, even though they are non-competitive matches. Below is a concise explanation of their significance, tailored to your interest in soccer fixtures:
- International Exposure
- Team Preparation and Strategy Testing
- Player Development and Assessment
- Team Cohesion and Chemistry
- FIFA Rankings Impact
- Fan Engagement and Revenue
