France face Italy as International break begins with Nations League and Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers

The international break gets under way on Thursday, 12 November 2026, with France visiting Italy in the UEFA Nations League and a full schedule of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches.

UEFA Nations League

Turkiye play Belgium at 19:00, before England host Croatia at 21:45.

Spain travel to Czechia at the same time, while Italy welcome France in the day’s high-profile fixture.

Africa Cup of Nations qualifying

The third round of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying begins on Thursday, with five matches scheduled.

Ghana host Somalia at 17:00, while Guinea face Eritrea at 18:00.

Senegal meet Sudan at 21:00, with Cote d’Ivoire playing Gambia at the same time. Cameroon also take on Namibia in the evening’s qualifying programme.

International friendly

Egypt Under-20s will play Tanzania in a friendly at 17:00 as part of their preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations.