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London, England – Tue 26 May 2026 – It’s time to step into the international dugout in Football Manager 26 as International Management arrives ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™ in the USA, Canada and Mexico this summer.
In a feature update release today across FM26, FM26 Console, FM26 Touch and FM26 Mobile, players will discover new tools and game upgrades priming them to guide their nation to glory.
These changes include enhanced squad-building functionality, the inclusion of Match Preparation training and a new quick start option that allows players to dive right into FIFA World Cup 2026™ action.
Football’s biggest stage is elevated ahead of this summer’s action by Sports Interactive’s first licensing agreement with FIFA that brings authentic FIFA World Cup 2026™ broadcast graphics, kits* and tournament branding to FM26**.
International management exists beyond this summer’s action too, with FM26 also introducing women’s national team management for the first time alongside save game compatibility with FM23 and FM24 careers.
For more on what you can expect from today’s game update and our licensing collaboration with FIFA, check out the dedicate feature blog on the FM website.
*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.
About Sports Interactive™
Sports Interactive is the world’s leading developer of sports management simulations. From their home at Here East, Stratford, SI creates immersive alternate realities that don’t just emulate sport, but shape it. The SI team are tenaciously passionate creators, bringing talented, ambitious people together to craft gaming experiences that forever stretch the possibilities of sports entertainment. It’s this ethos that caught the attention of SEGA®, who brought SI onboard as a subsidiary in 2006. More info on the studio and its work can be found at www.sports-interactive.com.
About Football Manager™
Football Manager (FM) is the world’s leading football management simulation title and our iconic, award-winning series has captivated a global pool of players for two decades. FM takes players to the heart of the beautiful game and lets them create their own football story as manager of their favourite club. With more than 50 of the top footballing nations to manage in and a database of more than 800,000 active players and staff from around the world of football, the game offers tasks players with making the key decisions at their club offers an unrivalled simulation experience. FM has grown to become more than just a game and is now deeply embedded in the football industry with the FM database now powering the recruitment strategies of professional clubs around the world of football. The game has become an integral part of modern fan culture, shaping the discourse around the professional game. It has been the inspiration for several books, a stand-up comedy show and even a feature-length documentary. For more information on Football Manager, visit footballmanager.com.
About SEGA® Europe Limited
SEGA® Europe Limited is the European Distribution arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA CORPORATION, and a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe. SEGA wholly owns the video game development studios Two Point Studios, Creative Assembly and Sports Interactive. SEGA Europe’s website is located at www.sega.co.uk
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