Leagues to be allowed one game abroad a season under new Fifa proposals

Host countries limited to five ‘foreign’ matches a season Bar raised for clearance and Fifa would have right of veto Domestic leagues would be limited to staging one game a season in foreign countries under Fifa proposals that significantly raise the bar for controversial “international matches” to be approved. A new protocol, developed by a Fifa working group set up almost two years ago, would bring in clearer regulations to police the divisive issue and introduce strict limits. Continue reading...

Exclusive by Nick Ames and Matt Hughes · Fri, Apr 24, 2026, 3:28 AM
US news | The Guardian

Leagues to be allowed one game abroad a season under new Fifa proposals

Host countries limited to five ‘foreign’ matches a season
Bar raised for clearance and Fifa would have right of veto

Domestic leagues would be limited to staging one game a season in foreign countries under Fifa proposals that significantly raise the bar for controversial “international matches” to be approved.

A new protocol, developed by a Fifa working group set up almost two years ago, would bring in clearer regulations to police the divisive issue and introduce strict limits.

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