The men’s international break for World Cup qualifiers and friendly matches has arrived ahead of the tournament in Qatar later this year.

England, who have secured a place in Qatar, will face friendly matches against Switzerland and Ivory Coast, but will have to perform well in the UEFA World Cup play-offs.

Wales will also qualify for the play-offs when they host Austria, while Italy, Portugal, Sweden and Poland will battle it out for final European positions.

Elsewhere, qualifiers ahead of the World Cup are taking place in South Africa and Africa, ahead of next week’s group stage draw.

Here’s a selection of games on TV this week and where you can watch them.

What international matches are on TV this week, and how can I watch them?

Thursday, March 24 (starts at 7:45 pm if not specified)

Wales v Austria, World Cup Play-Offs Semi-Finals – Sky Sports Main Event

Portugal vs Turkey, World Cup Play-Off Semi-Final – Sky Sports Premier League

Italy vs North Macedonia, World Cup Play-Off Semi-Final – Sky Sports Arena

Sweden vs Czech Republic, World Cup Play-Off Semi-Final – Sky Sports

Ecosse vs Pologne International Friendly – Sky Sports Football

Brazil vs Chile, World Cup Qualifiers – Premier Sports 1 (11:30 pm)

Colombia vs Bolivia, World Cup Qualifiers – Free Sports (11:30 pm)

Uruguay vs Peru, World Cup Qualifiers – Premier Sports 2 (11:30 pm)

Friday, March 25 (starts at 7:45 pm, if not clear)

Luxembourg vs Northern Ireland, international friendly match – Sky Sports Premier League (19:15)

Egypt vs Senegal, World Cup Play-Off Final – Mola TV (7:30 pm)

Ghana vs Nigeria, World Cup Play-Off Final – Mola TV (7:30 pm)

Qualifying for the England U21 vs Andorra U21, UEFA U21 Championship – Sky Sports Main Event

Argentina vs Venezuela, World Cup Qualifiers – Premier Sports 1 (11:30 pm)

Saturday, March 26 (start at 7:45 pm if not specified)

England vs Switzerland, international friendly match – Sky Sports main event (5:30 pm)

Republic of Ireland vs Belgium, international friendly match, Sky Sports Premier League (5:00 pm)

Netherlands v Denmark International Friendly Match – Sky Sports Premier League

Sunday, March 27 (if not specified, start at 7:45 pm)

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Monday, March 28 (if not specified, start at 7:45 pm)

N / A

Tuesday, March 29 (starts at 7:45 pm, unless otherwise noted)

Angletor vs Cote d’Ivoire International Friendly – Sky Sports Major Event

Italy / North Macedonia vs Portugal / Turkey, World Cup Play-Off Final – Sky Sports TBC

Poland vs Sweden / Czech Republic, World Cup Play-Off Final – Sky Sports Football

Northern Ireland vs Hungary, International Friendly Match – Sky Sports Mix

Republic of Ireland vs Lithuania, friendly match – Sky Sports Arena

Wednesday, March 30 (starts at 7:45 pm if not specified)

Bolivia vs Brazil, World Cup Qualifiers – Premier Sports 1 (0h30)

Chile vs Uruguay, World Cup Qualifiers – Free Sports (0h30)

Ecuador v Argentina, World Cup Qualifiers – Premier Sports 2 (0:30 am)