International break schedules for this season

Article Title: England's World Cup Qualifying Journey and the 2025/26 International Breaks

England is gearing up for an exciting journey in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, with several international breaks scheduled throughout the season.

The first break of the season is set to begin on September 4, 2025, and last until September 9. During this time, England's squad will face two crucial matches - a home game against Andorra at Villa Park on September 6, and an away fixture against Serbia on September 9.

It's important to note that the Premier League will only take a one-week break during these international periods. This means that the thrilling action on the domestic front will continue, albeit with some interruptions for England's matches.

The 2025/26 season will see a total of four international breaks, with the breaks in October, November, and December also marked for the World Cup qualifiers. For teams participating in the Africa Cup, additional breaks may be scheduled.

The World Cup qualification play-offs are slated for March 2026, marking the end of the qualifying phase.

For those wondering about the impact of these breaks on the football calendar, our website's FAQs section provides comprehensive information. Here, you can find details about the frequency of international breaks, player opt-outs, and the leagues that pause for these breaks.

Moreover, our interactive calendar offers a convenient way to isolate World Cup qualification fixtures, making it easier for fans to keep track of England's journey towards the World Cup.

Interestingly, the international break in September is part of three breaks between the start of the season and Christmas. This means that England's squad will have several opportunities to prepare for the World Cup qualifiers before the end of the year.

The next international break is scheduled for the weekend of September 1-9, 2025. As teams that have already qualified for the World Cup will be playing friendlies during the play-off period, this break promises to be an exciting one for England fans.

For a comprehensive look at the full footballing calendar for the 2025/26 season, be sure to check out our website's interactive calendar. With England's World Cup qualifiers and numerous international breaks, it's set to be an action-packed season!