According to the BBC, starting from 2026, international match days will be merged.
According to FIFA's arrangement, there are currently 5 international match days each year, in March, June, September, October and November, each lasting for two weeks, during which national teams of various countries will play two games. Starting from 2026, the international match day in September will be extended to three weeks, during which national teams of various countries will need to complete four games; at the same time, the international match day in October will be cancelled, while the international match day in November will remain unchanged.
It is reported that the main reason for FIFA's adjustment is to reduce the number of players traveling across continents - for example, African and South American players who play football in Europe often have to travel long distances to return to China to participate in national team events.