The November international break is here, and it is the final one of 2021 with a loaded slate over the next week to send us off in style for the year. From Greece vs. Spain this week to Argentina vs. Brazil next, it promises to be an entertaining break from club soccer.
We look at a few of our picks.
1. Australia vs. Saudi Arabia
Date: Thursday, Nov. 11 | Time: 4:10 a.m. ET
TV and live stream: Paramount+
Caesars Sportsbook Odds: Australia -143 | Draw +230 | Saudi Arabia +450
Why watch: With Saudi Arabia and Australia making good headway as they bid to reach Qatar, this clash could decide top spot in AFC Group B.
2. Greece vs. Spain
Date: Thursday, Nov. 11 | Time: 2:45 p.m. ET
TV and live stream: ESPN+
Caesars Sportsbook Odds: Greece +750 | Draw +300 | Spain -225
Why watch: It is do or die for Greece while things could get tricky for Spain if they lose as they face UEFA Group B leaders Sweden in their final game.
3. Brazil vs. Colombia
Date: Thursday, Nov. 11 | Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
TV and live stream: fubo Sports Network
Caesars Sportsbook Odds: Brazil -250 | Draw +320 | Colombia +750
Why watch: While the Brazilians are romping away in CONMEBOL qualification, Colombia are in a fight to stay in the top five and will want to build on their goalless draw last time.
4. Italy vs. Switzerland
Date: Friday, Nov. 12 | Time: 2:45 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN2 | Live stream: fuboTV (Try for free)
Caesars Sportsbook Odds: Italy -167 | Draw +270 | Switzerland +500
Why watch: Both sides are locked on 14 points in UEFA Group C with this encounter potentially the decider for top spot.
5. Uruguay vs. Argentina
Date: Friday, Nov. 12 | Time: 6 p.m. ET
TV and live stream: fubo Sports Network
Caesars Sportsbook Odds: Uruguay +220 | Draw +200 | Argentina +138
Why watch: Uruguay are just about in a position to qualify for Qatar while El Maestro Oscar Tabarez’s position as national team coach has come under fire of late while the Argentines are safely second place and will almost certainly stay there.
6. USMNT vs. Mexico
Date: Friday, Nov. 12 | Time: 9 p.m. ET
TV: Univision and ESPN2 | Live stream: fuboTV (Try for free)
Caesars Sportsbook Odds: USMNT +188 | Draw +190 | Mexico +163
Why watch: A massive CONCACAF clash between two heavyweights as the USMNT seek to unseat El Tri in top spot as the Mexicans eye a chance to further distance themselves.
7. Netherlands vs. Norway
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 16 | Time: 2:45 p.m. ET
TV and live stream: ESPN+
Why watch: With no Erling Haaland, how will his international teammates fare as they bid to reach the World Cup against Louis Van Gaal’s Oranje?
8. Argentina vs. Brazil
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 16 | Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
TV and live stream: fubo Sports Network
Why watch: What better way to round out the international break than with the rearranged clash between these two old foes which majorly boiled over a few months back?
Honorable mentions
Sunday, Nov. 14
- Portugal vs. Serbia, 2:45 p.m. (ESPN+)
- Spain vs. Sweden, 2:45 p.m. (ESPN+)
- Croatia vs. Russia, 2:45 p.m. (ESPN+)
Monday, Nov. 15
- Scotland vs. Denmark, 2:45 p.m. (ESPN+)
Tuesday, Nov. 16
- Finland vs. France, 2:45 p.m. (ESPN+)
- China vs. Australia, 10 a.m. (Paramount+)
- Jamaica vs. USMNT, 5 p.m. (Paramount+)
- Canada vs. Mexico, 9 p.m. (Paramount+)
