European FAs push to revert to shorter international break schedule
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
European football associations are advocating for a return to the previous international break format amid concerns regarding player workload, injuries, and financial implications. The current three-week break requires teams to handle four Nations League matches, a situation many officials regard as unfeasible. Some FA presidents have described the new scheduling as a disaster, prompting associations to formally request Uefa to reassess the structure. Discussions will focus on modifying the schedule to alleviate these pressures.
- •European FAs voice serious concerns about player workload.
- •Current international break spans three weeks but leads to four Nations League games.
- •Calls are made to Uefa for a scheduling revision.
- •Some FA presidents label the situation as a disaster.
- •Discussions on the issue are expected to continue.
- 9:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — European FAs pushing for three-week international break to be abandoned
"Workload, injuries and finances underpin concerns Most European FAs want return to previous format Europe’s football associations have raised serious concerns about the impact of the extended international break and will ask Uefa to push for a reversion to the previous scheduling. The new three-week break left European countries tasked with four Nations League games, which typically took place within 11 days. It has brought deep misgivings about player workload, injuries and financial viability, with one FA president telling the Guardian it was “a disaster” and numerous others saying the schedule is unworkable. Continue reading...
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