The November international break sees national teams across the globe compete in World Cup qualifiers, continental championship matches, and friendlies. FIFA's international match calendar allocates this window for countries to field their senior men's squads ahead of major tournament deadlines.
Top European nations continue UEFA Nations League campaigns, while South American sides resume CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying. African and Asian teams also feature in continental qualification rounds. Clubs release players for national duty, with the break typically running from early to mid-November.
