Revolutionizing the Game: Football Manager and FIFA Join Forces

FIFA Partnership Brings Major Updates to Football Manager 26

Sports Interactive has recently announced a groundbreaking partnership with FIFA, marking a significant milestone for Football Manager 26 and its future editions. This collaboration will introduce exciting new features to international management within the game, including the inclusion of prestigious tournaments such as the FIFA World Cup, FIFA Women’s World Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup. These additions are expected to be part of an upcoming international management content update scheduled for release next year.

The Studio Director of Sports Interactive, Miles Jacobson, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “The announcement of our partnership with FIFA is a momentous occasion for our studio. As we approach a World Cup year, enhancing the International Management aspect of the game and providing our players with a more immersive experience was a top priority. With the official license from FIFA, we are honored to be able to incorporate tournament broadcast graphics and official kits into the game, offering our fans an authentic and exciting gameplay experience. This partnership is just the beginning, and we look forward to unveiling more exciting updates in the coming years.”

As a result of this collaboration, Football Manager 26 will feature the official kits of all teams participating in the 2026 World Cup, enhancing the realism and authenticity of the gameplay. Additional details about the partnership and the international management update are expected to be revealed closer to the 2026 launch date. Football Manager 26 is set to be released on November 4th, creating anticipation among fans and gamers alike.

Source: Press Release