Sports Interactive has recently announced a groundbreaking partnership with FIFA, marking a significant milestone for Football Manager 26 and future editions. This collaboration will bring prestigious tournaments such as the FIFA World Cup, FIFA Women’s World Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup to the game through an international management content update scheduled for next year.
Miles Jacobson, the Studio Director at Sports Interactive, expressed his excitement about the partnership, stating, “The partnership with FIFA is a momentous occasion for our studio. As we approach a World Cup year, enhancing our International Management feature to provide a more immersive experience for our players was crucial. With the official license from FIFA, we will be able to incorporate tournament broadcast graphics and authentic kits into the game, offering our fans an unparalleled experience in 2026 and beyond.”
As a result of this collaboration, Football Manager 26 will feature the official kits of all teams participating in the 2026 World Cup. More details about the enhancements brought by this partnership and the international management update will be revealed closer to the 2026 launch date. Football Manager 26 is set to be released on November 4th.
Source: Press Release
