The extended window will allow national teams to play four matches instead of the usual two. European countries will compete in UEFA Nations League fixtures, while African nations will continue their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaigns, with other confederations also staging competitive and friendly matches.
The new calendar was approved by the FIFA Council in 2023, with player welfare and reduced international travel among the factors behind the change. The Premier League will have two further international breaks during the 2026/27 season, in November and March.
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The Premier League will observe its first 16-day international break from September 21 to October 6 after FIFA merged the traditional September and October international windows. The Premier League will have its first 16-day international break this season after FIFA merged the traditional September and October international windows into one extended period from September 21 to October 6....
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- The Premier League will observe its first 16-day international break from September 21 to October 6 after FIFA merged the traditional September and October international windows.
- The Premier League will have its first 16-day international break this season after FIFA merged the traditional September and October international windows into one extended period from September 21 to October 6.
- The league will complete Matchweek 5 on September 20 before taking a break, with Matchweek 6 scheduled to resume on October 10.The extended window will allow national teams to play four matches instead of the usual two.
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The Premier League will observe its first 16-day international break from September 21 to October 6 after FIFA merged the traditional September and October international windows. The Premier League will have its first 16-day international break this season after FIFA merged the traditional September and October international windows into one extended period from September 21 to October 6....
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September 16, 2026
