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FIFA Revamps 2026-27 Calendar to Ease Fixture Congestion

9/8/2025

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FIFA will revise the international football calendar for the 2026-27 season.
International breaks will decrease from four to three.
A new two-week window from September 21 to October 6 allows up to four matches per nation.
November and March breaks will stay the same, each lasting nine days.
These changes aim to reduce fixture congestion and enhance player performance.

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Story summary

FIFA will revise the international football calendar for the 2026-27 season.
International breaks will decrease from four to three.
A new two-week window from September 21 to October 6 allows up to four matches per nation.
November and March breaks will stay the same, each lasting nine days.
These changes aim to reduce fixture congestion and enhance player performance.