Football Manager is taking its realism and authenticity to an entirely new level. In a landmark agreement, Sports Interactive has announced a multi-year global partnership with FIFA, football’s official governing body — a deal that will integrate some of the sport’s most prestigious competitions directly into the Football Manager universe with the World Cup 2026 and more.
Bringing the World’s Biggest Tournaments Into the Game
Starting with Football Manager 2026 (FM26), players will be able to experience fully licensed versions of FIFA’s flagship tournaments, including:
- FIFA World Cup 2026 – the world’s most watched sporting event, returning in 2026 across Canada, Mexico and the USA.
- FIFA Women’s World Cup™ – the pinnacle of women’s international football.
- FIFA Club World Cup™ – the premier competition for the best club sides from every continent.
This marks the first-ever collaboration between Football Manager and FIFA, elevating the series’ global authenticity and making international competition more immersive than ever before.
Revamped International Management Coming to FM26
The partnership also coincides with a major gameplay evolution. A completely revamped International Management module is set to arrive as part of a free Content Update in 2026 for:
- FM26 (PC/Mac)
- FM26 Console
- FM26 Touch*
This overhauled feature will allow players to step into the dugout of their favourite national sides and guide them through qualifying campaigns and the world’s biggest tournaments — now with official branding, presentation graphics, and tournament structures.
Authenticity Like Never Before
For the FIFA World Cup 2026, the 23rd and largest edition of the tournament to date, Football Manager will feature:
- All 48 national teams with authentic kits (available once released)
- Official tournament logos, broadcast graphics, and match presentation
- True-to-life tournament format, reflecting the expanded global competition
This unprecedented level of detail aims to deliver a truly immersive international football experience — one that mirrors the drama and spectacle of the real thing.
A New Era for Football Manager
This partnership represents a significant milestone in Football Manager’s evolution, bringing it closer than ever to the heartbeat of world football. With official FIFA competitions, deeper international management, and the most authentic global tournament experience in series history, FM26 is set to redefine what’s possible in a football simulation.
*The revamped International Management module will also be available in FM26 Mobile (Netflix) from launch.