FIFA International Match Calendar

FIFA MatchCalendar 2025-2030

The official international match calendar coordinated between FIFA, continental confederations, European Club Association, and FIFPro, setting dates for official and friendly international matches.

About the Calendar

International Windows

The calendar establishes five main windows throughout the year: March, June, September, October, and November. These periods are reserved for international matches and take precedence over domestic competitions.

Release Periods

Official matches: 4-day release period (5 days if different continent)
Friendly matches: 48-hour release period

Tournament Scheduling

The calendar determines when major tournaments can take place, including the FIFA World Cup, continental championships (Euros, Copa América, AFCON, Asian Cup), and other competitions.

First Implementation

The coordinated international match calendar was first used during the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification.

Men's International Calendar
Official match windows and tournaments 2025-2030
6-14 October 2025
International Window
2 matches
10-18 November 2025
International Window
2 matches
21 December 2025 – 18 January 2026
2025 Africa Cup of Nations
Tournament
23-31 March 2026
International Window
2 matches
1-9 June 2026
World Cup Preparation
2 matches
11 June – 19 July 2026
2026 FIFA World Cup
Tournament
21 September – 6 October 2026
International Window
4 matches
9-17 November 2026
International Window
2 matches
7 January – 5 February 2027
2027 AFC Asian Cup
Tournament
22-30 March 2027
International Window
2 matches
7-15 June 2027
International Window
2 matches
June – July 2027
2027 CONCACAF Gold Cup
Tournament
20 September – 5 October 2027
International Window
4 matches
8-16 November 2027
International Window
2 matches
20-28 March 2028
International Window
2 matches
29 May – 6 June 2028
International Window
2 matches
June – July 2028
UEFA Euro 2028, Copa América 2028, OFC Nations Cup 2028
Tournament
18 September – 3 October 2028
International Window
4 matches
13-21 November 2028
International Window
2 matches
18-26 March 2030
International Window
2 matches
3-11 June 2030
World Cup Preparation
2 matches
June – July 2030
2030 FIFA World Cup
Tournament
Women's International Calendar
Match windows and tournaments with release types

Release Types Explained

Type I: Players released Monday to Tuesday night of following week
Type II: Players released Tuesday to Saturday night of following week
20-29 October 2025
Type I (all) or II (except UEFA)
2 or 3 matches
24 November – 2 December 2025
Type I
2 matches
1-21 March 2026
Tournament
2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup
7-18 April 2026
Type II
3 matches
1-9 June 2026
Type I
2 matches
24 June – 25 July 2027
Tournament
2027 FIFA Women's World Cup
10-30 July 2028
Tournament
Women's Olympic Football Tournament
Calendar Features
Key aspects of the international match calendar system

Match Precedence

International matches take precedence over domestic competitions during designated windows

Release Periods

Structured release times ensure clubs have adequate notice for player availability

Global Coordination

Coordinated between FIFA, confederations, clubs, and player unions worldwide

Tournament Planning

Ensures major tournaments have protected periods without conflicts

Player Protection

Balanced approach protecting both international and club interests

Long-term Planning

Multi-year calendar allows for proper preparation and scheduling

This calendar information is based on FIFA's official international match calendar documentation and represents the coordinated schedule agreed upon by all major football organizations.