FIFA told national federations on Friday their forthcoming matches in March and April should be postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak.
The world governing body announced it will shelve its usual rules surrounding pre-planned international breaks, which force clubs to release their players. A statement read:
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the top football leagues on the planet to postpone their upcoming fixtures.
The Premier League announced on Friday it suspended the schedule until April 4.
Spain's La Liga and Italy's Serie A have also ground to a halt alongside the Eredivisie, Liga NOS, MLS and others.
Events across the world have been cancelled in recent days, with the NBA and NHL suspending their seasons.
The start of the Major League Baseball season has also been delayed for at least two weeks. Formula One cancelled its first four races of the new campaign and will not begin racing until May.