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FIFA Ends Autumn Breaks: Newcastle Welcomes New Schedule

10/15/2025

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FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) will eliminate autumn international breaks starting in 2026.
The plan creates a three-week September window with four qualifying matches for some nations.
Newcastle United welcomed the adjustment.
Eddie Howe, Newcastle United manager, expressed concerns that the previous autumn break disrupted momentum.
The schedule will pause domestic play from September 19-20, 2026, resuming on October 10-11.

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FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) will eliminate autumn international breaks starting in 2026.
The plan creates a three-week September window with four qualifying matches for some nations.
Newcastle United welcomed the adjustment.
Eddie Howe, Newcastle United manager, expressed concerns that the previous autumn break disrupted momentum.
The schedule will pause domestic play from September 19-20, 2026, resuming on October 10-11.