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Why Is the International Break So Long? Everything Football Fans Need to Know About FIFA's New 16-Day Window

Why Is the International Break So Long? Everything Football Fans Need to Know About FIFA's New 16-Day Window

The September–October international break is much longer than usual in 2026. Here's why FIFA changed the calendar, when club football returns and what the new 16-day window means.

Beyond The Final Whistle Editorial·22 Sep 2026·8 min read