Why will September international break last three weeks?

All four home nations will be taking part in Nations League fixtures during the break [Getty Images]The first international break of the 2026-27 men's football season will last a week longer than it usually does, with the traditional October break now scrapped.In recent years, Fifa has used five primary international breaks during the season. They have all consisted of two-week gaps in the season calendar that take place in March, June, September, October and November.But instead, there will now