International management returns to Football Manager 2026 in a free 2026 update with official FIFA licences, kits and graphics.
After Sports Interactive publicly announced last year that international football would not be included in FM25, we heard nothing official for months. That silence is finally over. On their official channels and website, SI have confirmed the news many of you who enjoy international football management have been waiting for - it is coming to FM26. You can also read SI’s announcement of the multi year partnership with FIFA.
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Official FIFA tournaments debut in #FM26, with a revamped International Management module arriving in a free future content update ahead of FIFA World Cup™ 2026.
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FM26 International Management - the essentials
Yes, international management will be in Football Manager 2026, but not from the game's initial release. Following a new partnership with FIFA, a revamped international management module will be added as a free content update in 2026, ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
A free update in 2026
The playable international management module for the PC, Console, and Touch versions of FM26 will arrive via an update sometime before the 2026 World Cup tournament begins.
Fully licensed FIFA tournaments
The new partnership with FIFA allows for official branding and licensing of key tournaments, including the men's 2026 World Cup, the Women's World Cup, and the FIFA Club World Cup.
Official kits and graphics
The update will bring official kits for all 48 teams competing in the 2026 World Cup, as well as tournament specific broadcast graphics.
International management at launch for Mobile
If you plan to play FM26 on Netflix Mobile, the international management module will be available from the game's initial release on 4 November 2025.
A clear change of course
This is a significant reversal from the previous plan, where the feature was removed for Football Manager 2025 to focus on the game's new Unity engine, with a return expected in a later title.
Final thought - make this your era
International management is not a side quest. It is a pure test of selection, clarity and calm under pressure. Set your identity, prep your routines, and pick by role, not reputation. When your country calls, you will be ready.
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