It is due to finish early to help the next season start sooner to accommodate the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. In June, there is either another double-header of qualifying games or longer international tournaments. READ : Asia's FIFA World Cup qualifiers postponed to 2021FIFA needed to make changes after the pandemic shut down soccer worldwide ahead of the March double-header slot. Asia's World Cup qualifying groups paused in March and also need make-up dates in January. UEFA member countries plan to start their next Nations League groups on schedule on Sept. 3, and World Cup qualifying groups next March.

Source: The Hindu August 19, 2020 09:56 UTC