International friendlies during March 2023 FIFA break: Schedule, results, teams playing on Thursday 23
After months of pure club football, international teams return to the pitch at the end of March.
With the 2022 FIFA World Cup taking place in November and December, there was a three-month break between international windows as club competitions had the opportunity to catch up.
But with more international tournaments on the horizon, club football is taking another break as a number of nations are set to play games over the next week.
With Euro 2024 and CONCACAF Nations League qualifiers taking center stage, there are also a number of fascinating friendlies on the horizon.
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Which teams play international friendlies?
While most European and North American teams only play competitive matches, teams from South America, Africa and Asia will make the most of this international window by playing friendlies.
Reigning World Champions Argentina will return to the pitch with games against Panama and Curacao.
With South American sides Uruguay, Colombia And Ecuador will also play friendlies, but against Asian opponents.
Germany, do not have to qualify for the tournament as hosts of Euro 2024 and have also scheduled two friendlies.
World Cup surprise package Morocco will also take to the field as they look to build on their recent momentum with Brazil as their first opponent.
International friendlies and results in March 2023
Wednesday March 22nd
| Time ET / GMT |
Match/Result |
|---|---|
| 11:00 p.m. / 3:00 a.m.* | ElSalvador 0-1 Honduras |
*Following day
Thursday, March 23rd
| Time ET / GMT |
Match/Result |
|---|---|
| 2:00 p.m. / 6:00 p.m | New Zealand vs China |
| 1:00 p.m. / 5:00 p.m | Iran vs Russia |
| 2:30 p.m. / 6:30 p.m | Hungary vs Estonia |
| 8:00 p.m. / 12:00 a.m.* | Argentina vs Panama |
*Following day
Friday March 24th
| Time ET / GMT |
Match/Result |
|---|---|
| 5:00 p.m. / 9:00 a.m | Australia vs Ecuador |
| 6:30 a.m. / 10:30 a.m | Japan vs Uruguay |
| 7:00 a.m. / 11:00 a.m | South Korea vs Colombia |
| 2:00 p.m. / 6:00 p.m | Uzbekistan vs Bolivia |
| 3:00 p.m. / 7:00 p.m | Saudi Arabia vs Venezuela |
Saturday March 25th
| Time ET / GMT |
Match/Result |
|---|---|
| 3:45 p.m. / 7:45 p.m | Germany vs Peru |
| 6:00 p.m. / 10:00 p.m | Morocco vs Brazil |
Sunday March 26th
| Time ET / GMT |
Match/Result |
|---|---|
| 12:00 a.m. / 4:00 a.m | New Zealand vs China |
Monday, March 27th
| Time ET / GMT |
Match/Result |
|---|---|
| 1:00 p.m. / 5:00 p.m | Greece vs Lithuania |
| 1:00 p.m. / 5:00 p.m | North Macedonia vs Faroe Islands |
| 9:30 p.m. / 1:30 a.m.* | Chile vs Paraguay |
*Following day
Tuesday, March 28th
| Time ET / GMT |
Match/Result |
|---|---|
| 5:30 p.m. / 9:30 a.m | Australia vs Ecuador |
| 7:20 a.m. / 11:20 a.m | Japan vs Colombia |
| 8:00 a.m. / 12:00 p.m | South Korea vs Uruguay |
| 12:00 p.m. / 4:00 p.m | Armenia vs Cyprus |
| 3:00 p.m. / 7:00 p.m | United Arab Emirates vs Thailand |
| 3:00 p.m. / 7:00 p.m | Uzbekistan vs Venezuela |
| 3:45 p.m. / 7:45 p.m | Germany vs Belgium |
| 4:00 p.m. / 8:00 p.m | Saudi Arabia vs Bolivia |
| 6:30 p.m. / 10:30 p.m | Morocco vs Peru |
| TB | Argentina vs Curacao |