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[H2] FM26 International Management Update Now Live
26.05.26
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International Management has arrived in the latest update for Football Manager 26, now live across platforms.

Update 26.3.1 is live across FM26 (Steam/Epic/Microsoft), FM26 Console (Xbox/Playstation), FM26 Touch (Apple Arcade) and FM26 Mobile (Netflix), with new tools and game upgrades to prime you for glory on football’s biggest stage. The update for FM26 Touch (Nintendo Switch) will follow early next month subject to the submissions process.

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[H2] The return of International Management and a review of FM26 
11.05.26
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Ahead of the return of International Management, I wanted to speak to you directly to take stock of FM26 overall.  

I’ll start by confirming that International Management will return as a free game update for Football Manager 26, Football Manager 26 Console and Football Manager 26 Touch on May 26. Hitting this date is subject to the relevant platform submissions and licensing approvals, which also includes individual kit manufacturers. Our team will share full feature details and re-confirm the launch date shortly.

The return of International Management and a review of FM26 

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21.04.26
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Football Manager 26 Console is now available to play with a PlayStation Plus subscription.

PlayStation Plus Premium and Extra subscribers now have access to FM26 Console as part of their available games catalogue.

FM26 Console now available with PlayStation Plus

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16.04.26
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You can now play Football Manager 26 and Football Manager 26 Console* for free until Monday, April 20th.

FM26 is available at no cost on Steam until 6pm BST on Monday, 20th April, with FM26 Console (Xbox) available at no additional cost until 7:59am BST on the same day.

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13.04.26
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Football Manager 26 and Football Manager 26 Console are now accessible for more players on Xbox Game Pass.

Both titles were previously available on the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass tiers, but they’re now also available through the Xbox Game Pass Premium tier.

FM26 and FM26 Console now available on Xbox Game Pass Premium

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[H2] Football Manager 26 now 40% off across platforms
09.04.26
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Football Manager 26 is now available with a 40% discount across platforms.

FM26 (PC/Mac), FM26 Console (Xbox/PS5)* and FM26 Touch (Nintendo Switch)** are on sale until 18:00 BST on April 23rd. Sale end dates and times vary by platform.

Football Manager 26 now 40% off across platforms

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30.03.26
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Club Atlético Boca Juniors has joined FM26 as a fully- licensed club across platforms following the latest game update.

The 35-time national champions become the second Argentine club to be licensed in FM26, with their official club logo, kits and player images now included across FM26, FM26 Console, FM26 Touch and FM26 Mobile.

Club Atlético Boca Juniors now licensed in FM26

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[H2] FM26 Update (26.2) Now Live
09.03.26
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FM26 Update (26.2) is now live across platforms.

This update contains transfers from the January Transfer Window, Current Ability, Potential Ability and Attribute changes for thousands of players and staff, as well as several game additions and upgrades.

FM26 Update (26.2) Now Live

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09.02.26
FM Admin
Football Manager 26 is now on sale across platforms.

FM26 (PC/Mac), FM26 Console (Xbox/PS5) and FM26 Touch (Nintendo Switch) are available with a 33% discount until 6pm GMT on 26 February. Sale end dates and times vary by platform – more info is provided in the table below.

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[H2] Football Manager 26 Touch now available on Nintendo Switch
02.12.25
FM Admin
Completing our lineup for the new season, Football Manager 26 Touch is out now on Nintendo Switch™.

If you’ve been dominating the competition in FM24 Touch, you can build on past triumphs by carrying your save games forward to take full advantage of this season’s game-changing additions.

Football Manager 26 Touch now available on Nintendo Switch

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[H2] Football Manager and Mitre unveil limited edition Ultimax Ball
01.12.25
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To celebrate the launch of Football Manager 26, we’ve teamed up with Mitre to unveil the bold, limited edition Mitre x FM26 Ultimax ball.

With just 300 balls made, it’s a collector’s dream, a statement piece and a tribute to football fandom all in one new design.

Football Manager and Mitre unveil limited edition Ultimax Ball

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[H2] AS Monaco Football Club signed as Official Partner of Football Manager
27.11.25
FM Admin
Adding a headline addition to the squad for the new season, we are delighted to announce a new club partnership with AS Monaco.

The multi-year deal, our first with a club competing in French football, will see the club and studio collaborate on a number of social and digital activations involving players and coaching staff.

AS Monaco Football Club signed as Official Partner of Football Manager

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[H2] Dinamo Zagreb signed as Official Football Manager Partner
20.11.25
FM Admin
Strengthening our squad of partners for Football Manager 26, we are delighted to reveal a new deal with GNK Dinamo Zagreb.

The multi-year agreement provides the Croatian side with access to our official database platform (FMDB Pro), helping to shape and inform their recruitment strategy for the coming seasons.

Dinamo Zagreb signed as Official Football Manager Partner

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[H2] Club Atlético River Plate now licensed in FM26
19.11.25
FM Admin
We’re proud to welcome Club Atlético River Plate as our first licensed Argentinian team in FM26.

The 38-time national champions will appear across our suite of FM26 titles with their official logo, kits and player images.

Club Atlético River Plate now licensed in FM26

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[H2] Football Manager sign Vancouver Whitecaps as Official Club Partner
12.11.25
FM Admin
We are delighted to announce a new partnership with Major League Soccer club Vancouver Whitecaps FC, adding more North American flavour to our squad of partners for Football Manager 26.

As part of the agreement, the studio’s first with an MLS club, the Whitecaps become the latest club to gain access to Sports Interactive's official database platform FMDB Pro, providing data-driven insights to guide their future recruitment strategy.

Football Manager sign Vancouver Whitecaps as Official Club Partner

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International management arrives in FM26 ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™ in the USA, Canada and Mexico this summer.

New tools and game upgrades prime you for glory on football’s biggest stage, elevated by our first-ever licensing agreement with FIFA.

Let’s dive into what you can expect from May 26th.

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The first thing you’ll see when loading up FM26 following this update is a new quick start option allowing you to dive straight into FIFA World Cup 2026™ action*.

You can kick off your campaign on May 11th in-game, giving you two final friendlies to run the rule over your players and complete your squad selection ahead of the summer’s action.

In a subsequent game update in June, there’ll also be an early June start date available. So, you’ll step right into the into the dugout before the first game of FIFA World Cup 2026™. The final 26-man squad all set, ready for your opening match day and the next step on their path to glory.

You can still manage national teams and clubs simultaneously in FM26, including with the FIFA World Cup 2026™ specific start dates. If you opt to begin in May or June, your club’s season will simulate in the background ahead up to the point of your start date.

You'll also be able to load your existing FM23 and FM24 saves and continue your national team saves. If you have started a club save in FM26, international management will be seamlessly integrated into your save file. You'll be able to start a new save game or have international management brought into your existing save game, it's entirely up to you.

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[H4] Squad Building and Squad Selection

Before you get to those all-important Match Days, you’ve got to answer one of international football’s age-old questions: who makes your final squad?

Inspired by insights from managers in the professional game, we’ve reworked the squad registration flow to make it more intuitive.

You’ll discover a new Provisional Squad selection system, allowing you to call-up a wider selection of players before whittling it down to your final squad for your next friendlies, continental qualifiers or title tilt.

The Squad Planner is now better embedded in the squad selection process, with new functionality allowing you to pick your Provisional Squad directly from your Squad Planner.

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These changes to squad registration are connected to wider adaptations of the National Pool and the National Shortlist, all designed to better equip you for international success.

The National Pool is now one of the six headers used in the top navigation bar. Within that you’ll discover a refreshed National Shortlist that now functions similar how your shortlists work at club level.

The National Shortlist includes new displays, such as the Player Discovery view that provides a clear indication of each player’s recent club form. Alongside that, there’s a column clearly outlining their international expectations, ranging from none through to those expecting to be the first names on your team sheet.

Giving you more visibility of these expectations works in conjunction with a range of new interactions you can have with your players.

There are now more ways to let a player know whether they are likely to be picked or not, inform them they’re moving from the youth to senior teams or encourage them to reconsider retirement.

That’s not all. To help you look for dual nationals that could yet declare for you or exciting young players for your nation’s future, we’ve also added Scouting Focuses.

Similar to Recruitment Focuses at clubs, you can adjust these searches across several variables, and your national team scouts will look at identifying players outside of your existing national shortlist to bolster your options.

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These changes to squad registration and player identification improve the way information is presented to you, allowing you to make smarter decisions who’ll be leading you to glory.

Be mindful that more tools for selecting and speaking to your players comes with greater media scrutiny, as we’ve added a range of new press conference questions to probe more into who is and isn’t in your squads.

[H4] New Tools

It’s not just in Squad Selection and Squad Building that we’ve given you new tools as a national team boss in FM26.

Before every match, you’ll be prompted to select Match Preparation training focuses for your team. Here, you can set specific In Possession, Out of Possession and Set Pieces priorities for each match to try and get the edge on the opposition.

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We’ve also made several under-the-hood changes to player condition to ensure that players recover better during international tournaments, so they’re able to play more consecutive matches.

To fine tune your preparations, you’re now able to recruit Set Piece Coaches for your national teams. To give you the full picture, the Data Hub also now provides you with team-level data for national teams.

[H4] Football’s grandest stage

Official FIFA World Cup 2026™ licensed assets elevate your experience throughout the competition in-game.

To give you that tournament feel, there’s a bespoke branded header in the Portal and a themed background as you navigate your pre-match preparations.

Match Days are where the licence really comes to life. You’ll discover new cutscenes, broadcast graphics, teamsheets, kits** and the official Adidas Trionda match ball.

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And to crown the moment you claim world glory, you’ll see your captain lift the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Trophy in a new, authentic trophy lift sequence.

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There’s plenty more for you to discover too when International Management returns to FM26 from May 26th, including the ability to manage women’s national teams for the first time in FM history. It’s nearly time to step into the international dugout.

*At the initial launch of this feature, 47 of the 48 qualified nations for FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be playable. We will provide further updates should that status change in future updates.

**While we previously indicated that official kits would be included as part of the international management feature, licensing approvals are still ongoing. As a result, not all FIFA World Cup 2026™ team kits will be available upon launch of the feature and some may be added at a later date.

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