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After three weeks of intense club football action, we turn our heads to international games once again.
For the first time since all the major tournaments in the summer, national teams will regroup for next month's triple header.
Most sides have FIFA World Cup qualifying commitments, while some have managed to squeeze in a friendly too.
Either way, there's loads to look forward to over the next 10 days, so don't be disappointed!
With this list, we'll shed light on the
Top 5 games you should keep an eye on during this international break
#5 Portugal vs Ireland (1st September)
The biggest reason to watch this game is the possibility of witnessing Cristiano Ronaldo script international history.
With 109 goals for Seleccao, the 36-year-old is level with former Iranian legend Ali Daei in terms of being the all-time highest national team goal-scorer.
That means he just needs one more to set a new milestone, and that elusive strike might come against the Boys in Green.
As astonishing as his record is, Ronaldo has somehow never scored against them, so here's an opportunity to rack up his 45th victim too.
He's been selected for next month's triple header but has played only 30 minutes of football in the new season. His transfer from Juventus to Manchester United has caused him to miss out on guaranteed minutes.
But knowing Ronaldo for the player he is, that's probably not going to stop him from scoring.
#4 Sweden vs Spain (2nd September)
Sweden versus Spain has somewhat become an annual affair now.
The sides clashed in the qualifiers for UEFA Euro 2020, the group stages of UEFA Euro 2020, and will now see each other for the first time in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers too.
Yet this fixture never gets boring or monotonous. They give each other a hard time and will be contesting for direct qualification from Group B.
La Roja are currently leading the pack with seven points, although the Blagult have played a game less, but maintain a 100% win record.
There was no separating the sides in the European championship a few months ago, playing out a goalless stalemate. It's exciting to see how their latest clash in the upcoming international break will pan out too.
#3 Chile vs Brazil (2nd September)
Over in South America too, the CONMEBOL sides will resume their FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign with each of them playing thrice next month.
In the first matchday since the 2021 Copa America, two giants Chile and Brazil face off in Chile, but the pressure is more on the hosts, though.
La Roja have won only once from their opening six games and drawn thrice, reigniting fears of a 2018 FIFA World Cup repeat when the side failed to qualify.
And which team spelt their death knell? Brazil - the only team on the continent with the distinction of winning all six qualifying games so far.
Another victory over Chile would plunge the latter deeper into trouble, who already have a lot of catching up to do in the campaign.
#2 Switzerland vs Italy (5th September)
European champions Italy will play for the first time since their crowning moment in London a few months ago and will face tough opposition in Switzerland next week.
The sides, as expected, are leading in Group C of the World Cup qualifiers in the UEFA zone, with the Azzurri on top with nine points followed by Rossocrociati in second place with seven.
However, there's been a small change in their camp, as manager Vladimir Petkovic left the managerial role following a successful UEFA Euro 2020 campaign which saw the side beat world champions France in the last-16.
Murat Yakin is the new man in charge and the former Swiss international will be served a baptism of fire by Italy in Switzerland's first qualifying game under him.
#1 Brazil vs Argentina (5th September)
Just over two months on from their showpiece clash at the 2021 Copa America final, traditional rivals Brazil and Argentina meet again. And moreover in the former's backyard, where the competition took place.
But would it be a happy return for Albiceleste? Lionel Messi and co haven't had the most convincing run in the qualifiers so far, winning and drawing thrice each from the opening six games.
Yet the new Copa America winners are second only to their giant neighbors with 12 points in the bag, six off the Selecao, and three clear of third-placed Ecuador.
With the Copa America final loss still fresh in the memory, Tite's side will of course have revenge on their minds, and given their strong run thus far, you shouldn't put it past them either.
