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Erlange bei dem FIFA World Cup 2026™ Weltruhm – mit International Management, jetzt bei FM26
Sports Interactive has released an update for Football Manager 2026 across all platforms, introducing the International Management feature ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The update includes official FIFA World Cup 2026 branding, improved squad building, and training preparation. It also adds the ability to manage women's national teams and offers save data compatibility with Football Manager 2023 and 2024.
Football Manager 26: Everything About the New FIFA World Cup 2026 Mode
Football Manager 26 has received a free update introducing a fully licensed FIFA World Cup 2026 game mode. This mode allows players to manage national teams directly, featuring official graphics, reworked scouting, and improved player conditioning. The update integrates seamlessly with existing saves, allowing for continued play after the tournament.
Chase FIFA World Cup 2026™ Glory: International Management arrives in FM26
Sports Interactive has released a major update for Football Manager 26 across all platforms, introducing the 'International Management' feature ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™. This update includes enhanced squad-building, match preparation training, and for the first time, management of women's national teams. The game also features authentic FIFA World Cup 2026™ broadcast graphics and branding through a new licensing agreement with FIFA.
FM 26 Scouting Guide - Create The Ideal Scouting Network
This guide provides a comprehensive scouting strategy for Football Manager 26, focusing on building both immediate veteran squads and long-term wonderkid networks. It emphasizes using targeted recruitment focuses across global regions and performance-based analytics over attribute ratings alone.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Ghost of Yōtei lead Develop:Star Awards 2026
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Ghost of Yōtei lead the nominations for the Develop:Star Awards 2026 with six categories each, including Best Game. Other nominees for Best Game include Blue Prince, Dispatch, Jurassic World Evolution 3, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, and Peak. Winners will be announced on July 15 during Develop:Brighton 2026.
Football Manager 26: International Management & FIFA World Cup Mode Revealed
Sports Interactive has announced that Football Manager 26 will receive a free update on May 26th, introducing a fully licensed FIFA World Cup 2026 mode and an overhauled international management system. This update will be seamlessly integrated into both current and new saves, allowing players to manage national teams and participate in the World Cup with new features like provisional squad selection and improved player discovery.
Football Manager 26 gets international management ahead of FIFA World Cup
Sports Interactive has announced that international management will be added to Football Manager 26 via an update on May 26th, in time for the FIFA World Cup 26. The update will allow players to manage 47 of the 48 qualified international teams, with new features like Provisional Squad selection and improved match preparation. Players will also be able to import saves from Football Manager 23 and Football Manager 24 for international teams.
Football Manager 26 Free Weekend
A free weekend is currently available for Football Manager 2026, the latest installment in the soccer management simulation series developed by Sports Interactive and published by SEGA. This event allows players to experience the game before its official release.
FM26 Best Women Wonderkids by Position in Winter Update
This guide for Football Manager 2026's Winter Update lists elite women wonderkids by position, offering options for various teams. The article acknowledges the game's mixed reception on Steam, with newer reviews being mixed. It provides a comprehensive list of young prospects across all playing positions.
FM26 New Wonderkid DMs from Winter Update
This guide focuses on defensive midfielder wonderkids in Football Manager 2026 following the game's winter update, which incorporates January transfers and player rating adjustments. It highlights emerging talents like Christ Inao Oulai, Demir Ege Tiknaz, Caleb Yirenkyi, Amadou Kone, and Cajetan Lenz, detailing their current clubs and potential.
FM26 New Striker Wonderkids from Winter Update
This guide focuses on emerging striker wonderkids in Football Manager 2026 following the Winter Update (26.2), which incorporates January transfers and player rating adjustments. It highlights promising young talents like Jacob Ambaek, Gaoussou Diakite, Gaku Nawata, and Yassir Zabiri, detailing their potential and current performance.
FM26 Goalkeeper Wonderkids Guide (Winter Update) - Full List
This guide for Football Manager 2026 highlights elite young goalkeepers to sign following the winter update. It details prospects like Ferran Quetglas, Kerem Matisli, and Quenten Attigah, noting changes in their potential and availability. The article also briefly mentions the game's mixed reception on Steam.
FM26 New CB Wonderkids Guide for Winter Update
This guide for Football Manager 2026 focuses on new centre-back wonderkids available after the Winter Update, which includes January transfers and database changes. It highlights promising young defenders like Tiago Gabriel, Leo Lemaitre, Yigit Efe Demir, Sergi Dominguez, and Raul Kumar, along with other emerging talents.
FM26 New Goalkeeper Wonderkids Guide for Winter Update
This guide for Football Manager 2026 focuses on emerging goalkeeper wonderkids following the winter update, which incorporates January transfers and player rating adjustments. It highlights young talents like Florian Hellstern, Edoardo Motta, Joao Pedro, Alber Castelau, Plamen Andreev, and Robin Risser, detailing their potential and current club situations.
Pokémon GO Fest Sweepstakes Revealed
Niantic is running a #GOMemories contest for Pokémon GO, allowing players to share their favorite in-game moments on social media for a chance to win a trip for two to Pokémon GO Fest 2026 in Tokyo, Chicago, or Copenhagen. The article also briefly mentions ongoing collaborations and updates for other games like Apex Legends, Invincible VS, Rush Royale, Hoa 2, and Football Manager 26, as well as the opening of the GDC Festival of Gaming.
GDC Festival of Gaming Opening Today at SF’s Moscone Center
The GDC Festival of Gaming has opened at San Francisco's Moscone Center, marking the 40th edition of the event with a transformed format reflecting the broader gaming industry ecosystem. The festival aims to connect thousands of game-makers, publishers, investors, and other professionals. Several other gaming news items are also briefly mentioned, including updates for Football Manager 26, a research initiative by Avia Games and Duke University, a new trailer for MotorSlice, Monster Hunter Now's anniversary, a grant for ROCKFISH Games' EVERSPACE franchise, and a partnership between JAKKS Pacific and SEGA for Sonic the Hedgehog 4.
Football Manager 26 Update 26.2 Live
Sports Interactive and SEGA have released Update 26.2 for Football Manager 26 across PC, Mac, and Apple Arcade platforms. This update includes player upgrades, transfer window adjustments, and various gameplay improvements, with further releases planned for Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.
Xbox Game Pass and Cloud Gaming just lost this day one release
Sega and Sports Interactive have officially cancelled Football Manager 25 due to development delays and technical issues, particularly with the transition to the Unity engine. The studio is now focusing on Football Manager 26, planned for a late 2025 release on PC, consoles, and mobile, and will be available day one on Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Cloud Gaming.
