FIFA wants to postpone Ireland’s Euro 2020 playoff against Slovakia.
The governing body has ruled that clubs don’t have to release players for the March games because of Covid-19.
UEFA will make the final call as the European Championships is their tournament.
That announcement will come on Tuesday with confirmation that the Bratislava clash on March 26 and the rest of the playoffs are off.
FIFA said: “The situation is rapidly evolving across the world.
“We recommend that all international matches in March and April should be postponed. We consider this to be the most responsible step to take.
“To hold the matches under current circumstances presents potential health risks to players and the general public.
“It would also compromise the sporting integrity of such matches insofar as certain teams may be deprived of their best squads whilst others may not.”
Seven of the Slovakia squad play in Serie A and are stuck in Italy because of a nationwide lockdown.
With the Euros about to be delayed for a year, the playoffs will be played in June or September.
FIFA added: “With goodwill and flexibility from all sides, appropriate solutions will be found to allow the matches take place with minimal disruption.”
