International break next year will be THREE weeks – here’s why

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International breaks are changing from next season, with the length of the September break increasing while October internationals are scrapped. There are currently four mid-season international breaks per season, plus one in June.

However, that is set to change from next season as the September break is extended to incorporate October’s international fixtures. Instead of the usual two weeks, there will be a three-week gap between club games from September 21 to October 6.

Teams will play four matches in that period instead of two, but it means there will then be no international break until November 9. 2026 international calendar March 23- March 31 (two fixtures) June 1- June 9 (friendlies) June 11 – July 19 (World Cup) September 21 – October 6 (four fixtures) November 9 – November 17 (two fixtures)