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European soccer federations express concerns over extended four-game international schedules

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 9:53 AM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

European soccer federations express concerns over extended four-game international schedules

Summary

European soccer federations raised concerns with UEFA regarding the recent implementation of a longer four-game block for international matches. After the latest batch of matches concluded, officials criticized the schedule for resulting in injuries and resource strains on smaller national teams. Players like Kylian Mbappé missed several games, and Erling Haaland experienced fatigue during Norway's last match. As UEFA considers feedback for its submission to FIFA, the four-game schedule will remain in place through 2030. National teams have upcoming camps starting November 9 to complete the Nations League group phase.

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Status Watch

•Federations are unhappy with the new extended international match blocks.
•Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland were among players affected by injuries.
•Borussia Dortmund's Niko Kovač noted a loss of momentum for teams.
•The schedule will remain intact until 2030 as part of FIFA's calendar.
•National teams will call up players for camps on November 9.

Latest Updates

9:53 AMYahoo Sports — European soccer leaders tell UEFA of unhappiness with longer 4-game schedule for national teams

What they're saying

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BERLIN (AP) — European soccer federations told UEFA they are not happy with the new extended four-game blocks of international matches that finished this week.Injured players like Kylian Mbappé missed too many games, Erling Haaland asked to come off in Norway’s fourth match, resources were stretched for coaches in smaller countries and extra demands were made on the time and money of fans and sponsors.
— Yahoo Sportsby GRAHAM DUNBAR

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