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The holiday period tends to lead to an unusual-looking football calendar each year, with some major leagues taking a winter break and others playing to a strange, hectic schedule (we're looking at you, Premier League).
Still, there is usually plenty to entertain soccer fans over Christmas and the New Year, with plenty of games taking place each day over the coming two weeks.
Below, The Sporting News outlines some of the bigger matches taking place on December 24. We'll keep this page up to date with each day's schedule, so you won't miss a kick.
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What soccer games are on today? Football matches on December 24
All kickoff times listed are Central European Time (CET).
Asia — Gulf Cup of Nations
| Time (CET) | Home team | Away team |
| 3:25 p.m. | Oman | Qatar |
| 7:30 p.m. | UAE | Kuwait |
Egypt — Premier League
| Time (CET) | Home team | Away team |
| 4:00 p.m. | ZED | ENPPI |
| 7:00 p.m. | Geish | Zamalek |
South Africa — PSL
| Time (CET) | Home team | Away team |
| 2:00 p.m. | AmaZulu | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| 3:00 p.m. | Orlando Pirates | Gallants |
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