ESPN.com · Oct 14, 2025
Why this is (kinda) the last-ever October international break
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If you happen to be enjoying this month's bout of FIFA World Cup qualifiers and other international fixtures, then make the most of it as this is the final October international break to take place as we know it.
This is the result of a big change to FIFA's match windows from next season, which was unanimously approved by the FIFA Council in 2023 as part of a wider reform of the men's and women's international competition itinerary.
As such, Tuesday's friendly between Mexico and Ecuador will be the final match that is played in an October international break in its present form.
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