The March 2024 international break is now drawing to a close, with players from major men’s teams across the world returning to club duty.
The past 10 days have seen all-important playoffs for Euro 2024 take place, plus a host of international friendly matches between major nations, including England hosting Brazil and Belgium and the Selecao visiting Spain.
However, attention is now turning back to club football, with the Premier League entering a decisive final 10 matchdays and the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals just around the corner. Fans will be hoping that their favourites did not sustain any injury concerns during their international exertions.
But with a short break between the end of the FIFA match window and the restart of major club competitions, what games can eager soccer fans look forward to today? The Sporting News runs through the best fixtures on offer.
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What football games are on today? Matches on Wednesday, March 27
UEFA Women’s Champions League quarterfinals
The biggest games taking place today are the second legs of the UEFA Women’s Champions League quarterfinals.
Lyon will host Benfica, leading 2-1 from the first leg in Portugal, while Emma Hayes’ Chelsea entertain Ajax, who they beat 3-0 in the opening game of that tie.
| Time (ET) | Home team | Away team |
| 1:45 p.m. | Lyon | Benfica |
| 4 p.m. | Chelsea | Ajax |
CONCACAF World Cup qualifying
The early stages of World Cup qualifying for CONCACAF nations is underway. Late on March 26, Turks & Caicos face Anguilla in Providenciales.
There are no other major competitive international men’s games.
| Time (ET) | Home team | Away team |
| 7 p.m. (March 26) | Turks & Caicos | Anguilla |
International friendlies
No significant international friendlies are being played in men’s football on March 27. However, there will be four friendly games late on March 26, which are listed below.
| Time (ET) | Home team | Away team |
| 9 p.m. (March 26) | El Salvador | Honduras |
| 9 p.m. (March 26) | Nicaragua | Cuba |
| 9:30 p.m. (March 26) | Peru | Dominican Republic |
| 10:45 p.m. (March 26) | Argentina | Costa Rica |
Other matches
There are a host of national league and cup competitions playing out on March 27, including many regional matches in Brazil and Argentina. However, most of the major footballing countries have cleared their schedule when it comes to top-level men’s football, with players in the process of returning from international duty.
