International break schedules for this season
The footballing calendar for the 2025/26 season is now available, and fans can mark several key dates on their calendars. The season will be filled with international breaks, as teams gear up for the World Cup 2026, which will take place in North America.
The World Cup qualification period includes three international breaks in September, October, and November. During these breaks, the England squad will be participating in UEFA's qualifying Group K for the World Cup.
During the first international break in September, the England squad will play a home game against Andorra at Villa Park on September 6, 2025. Three days later, they will travel to Serbia for their next match.
The World Cup qualification play-offs are scheduled for March 2026, and teams that have already qualified for the World Cup can have friendlies during this period. It is during these qualification play-offs that users can isolate World Cup qualification on the calendar.
The international football season takes a break for four months between November and March. During this time, fans can look forward to the World Cup 2026, as the excitement builds for the tournament.
Between the start of the season and Christmas, the Premier League breaks for international football three times. However, during these international periods, the league only breaks for one weekend at a time.
The specific dates for the international breaks in the 2025/26 season have not been provided yet. But, fans can keep an eye on our website's interactive calendar for updates.
Between the start of the 2026/27 season and the World Cup tournament, there is an extended international break from September 21 to October 6. During this break, national teams will play four consecutive matches instead of the usual two.
Fans can also look forward to the World Cup qualification being played over these international periods. The qualification is wrapped up in the springtime, and the England squad will be aiming to secure their place in the World Cup.
So, mark your calendars and get ready for an exciting 2025/26 footballing season filled with international breaks and World Cup qualification. Let the games begin!
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