Posted on 03/20/2018 3:21:41 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
With the top soccer leagues from around the world taking a break until the end of the month, its time for the national teams to start preparing for this summers World Cup with a string of friendlies that will be played in all corners of the globe.
In total, there are over 20 matches will be aired live on US television and/or streaming. On paper, some of the most highly-anticipated games include Russia-Brazil, Italy-Argentina, Germany-Spain, France-Colombia, Germany-Brazil, England-Italy, Spain-Argentina and Mexico-Croatia. Plus the USA will field a very young side against Paraguay in a match that should give several debuts to promising American talent.
Bookmark this schedule for the international break, and well update it if/when there are any last-minute TV or streaming changes.
All kickoffs listed below are in the Eastern United States time zone.
Friday, March 23
Russia vs. Brazil, Noon, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Espanol, iGOL, Sling Latino, Sling World Sports and fuboTV (free 7-day trial)
Serbia vs. Morocco, 3:30pm, beIN SPORTS Connect, iGOL and fuboTV (free 7-day trial)
Austria vs. Slovenia, 3:45pm, ESPN3, ESPN Deportes+ and Sling Orange (free 7-day trial)
Germany vs. Spain, 3:45pm, ESPN3, ESPN Deportes+ and Sling Orange (free 7-day trial)
Portugal vs. Egypt, 3:45pm, ESPN3, ESPN Deportes+ and Sling Orange (free 7-day trial)
Scotland vs. Costa Rica, 3:45pm, ESPN3, ESPN Deportes+ and Sling Orange (free 7-day trial)
France vs. Colombia, 3:45pm, ESPN Deportes, ESPN3 and Sling Orange (free 7-day trial)
Italy vs. Argentina, 3:45pm, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Espanol, iGOL, Sling Latino, Sling World Sports and fuboTV (free 7-day trial)
Poland vs. Nigeria, 3:45pm, beIN SPORTS Connect, iGOL and fuboTV (free 7-day trial)
Peru vs. Croatia, 8pm, Only available via Pay-Per-View
Mexico vs. Iceland, 10:30pm, FS1, UniMas, Univision Deportes, Sling Latino, DIRECTV NOW, Sling TV and fuboTV (7-day free trial)
Saturday, March 24
Sweden vs. Chile, 1pm, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Espanol, iGOL, Sling Latino, Sling World Sports and fuboTV (free 7-day trial)
Monday, March 26
Portugal vs. Netherlands, 2:30pm, ESPN Deportes, ESPN3 and Sling Orange (free 7-day trial)
Tuesday, March 27
Russia vs. France, 11:45am, ESPN Deportes, ESPN3 and Sling Orange (free 7-day trial)
Egypt vs. Greece, 2pm, ESPN3, ESPN Deportes+ and Sling Orange (free 7-day trial)
Belgium vs. Saudi Arabia, 2:45pm, ESPN3, ESPN Deportes+ and Sling Orange (free 7-day trial)
Germany vs. Brazil, 2:45pm, ESPN3, ESPN Deportes+ and Sling Orange (free 7-day trial)
Colombia vs. Australia, 3pm, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Espanol, iGOL, Sling Latino, Sling World Sports and fuboTV (free 7-day trial)
England vs. Italy, 3pm, FS1, Sling Latino, DIRECTV NOW, Sling TV and fuboTV (7-day free trial)
Spain vs. Argentina, 3:30pm, ESPN Deportes, ESPN3 and Sling Orange (free 7-day trial)
USA vs. Paraguay, 7pm, FS1, UniMas, Sling Latino, DIRECTV NOW, Sling TV and fuboTV (7-day free trial)
Peru vs. Iceland, 8pm, Only available via Pay-Per-View
Mexico vs. Croatia, 10pm, FS1, UniMas, Univision Deportes, Sling Latino, DIRECTV NOW, Sling TV and fuboTV (7-day free trial)
Wednesday, March 28
Poland vs. South Korea, 6pm (delayed), beIN SPORTS en Espanol, iGOL, Sling Latino, Sling World Sports and fuboTV (free 7-day trial)
Thursday, March 29
Peru vs. Iceland, 10pm (delayed), beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Espanol, iGOL, Sling Latino, Sling World Sports and fuboTV (free 7-day trial)
Portugal v Egypt: Like Cristiano Ronaldo, Mohamed Salah has transformed from wideman to goal guarantor
Salah’s numbers are staggering. In his debut season with Liverpool, he has 36 goals. Twenty-eight have come in the Premier League. He will come face-to-face with Ronaldo in a friendly on Friday at Stadion Letzigrund
Early goal for Brazil 1-0 Russia
early goal in the second half that is - LoL!
Is Mexico the only country that plays most of their “home” friendlies outside of their own country? Why do they get to play so many of their home games in the US? It’s ridiculous.
My goodness,
So much going on it’s almost impossible to keep up with soccer.
At least posting-wise.
This game is interesting. Especially considering derogatory remarks made in a women's soccer thread I recently posted...
Canada vs. New Zealand | 2018 International Friendly Match Preview
The next phase for the Canadian national team kicks off Saturday at Pinatar Arena, where the John Herdman era begins when Les Rouges face New Zealand in an international friendly.Herdman made the unique move from the head of a hugely successful women’s program to coach a men’s team that showed positive signs — Canada reached the Concacaf Gold Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 2009 — under former coach Octavio Zambrano, who was let go in January after less than a year on the job.
This importance of this match is clear: It is a chance for Herdman’s vision and plan to be put into action for the first time, an opportunity for this team to make a good first impression.
“We need an absolute purpose for playing, a clear purpose for playing,” said Herdman, who coached the New Zealand women’s national team from 2006-11. “That to me is the foundation behind it all. What these men are prepared to do with that jersey, they’re custodians of that shirt for a period of time, and what are they prepared to leave behind when they put that shirt down.”
Australia vs Norway: Socceroos sunk in 4-1 horror show
Greece vs Switzerland 0-1 All Goals & Highlights (Friendly Match) - 2018
Scotland 0-1 Costa Rica - Scotland supporters booed at the end
Thomas Müller thunderbolt earns draw for Germany against Spain 1-1
Netherlands 0-1 England
England fans: More than 100 arrests made by police over two days in Amsterdam
A number of fans booed the Dutch national anthem before England's 1-0 victory, an act manager Gareth Southgate described as "unacceptable".
Poland vs Nigeria: Lewandowski reacts to 1-0 loss to Super Eagles
Lionel Messi watches from stands as Argentina edge Italy 2-0
Portugal 2 Egypt 1: Late Cristiano Ronaldo double cancels out Mohamed Salah strike
France vs Colombia 2-3 ● Highlights & All Goals ● 23/03/2018 |HD|
A few games today. Not really worth mentioning. Great games tomorrow and Tuesday though.
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