Football Manager 26 Adds International Management Mode With World Cup 2026 License
The update adds a major new mode to a game that has faced harsh criticism since its November release, and the developer has already promised a second update before the World Cup kicks off next month.
Reporting from 1 sources: Automaton.
Sega released a large update for Football Manager 26 on May 26, adding an International Management mode under the official FIFA World Cup 2026 license. Players can manage a national team through the tournament, with 47 of 48 participating countries playable at launch. Japan is excluded due to licensing restrictions.
The International Management mode lets players take control of a national team and compete in the FIFA World Cup 2026, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States. A quick start option allows jumping straight into the tournament on launch. Players play two final friendly matches, conduct final squad checks, and select a 26-man roster before the tournament begins. The update also adds a Scout Focus feature for finding promising young players and a system to carry over save data from Football Manager 23 or 24 to continue a career as a national team manager. The developer plans a second update before the World Cup kicks off next month, adding official assets and tournament data for the final squads.
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