Sports Interactive and SEGA officially announced a historic partnership with FIFA for their upcoming game series, Football Manager 26. This collaboration marks the first time that the popular game series has been officially licensed by a world football body, opening up a wealth of new possibilities for gameplay.
World Cup Licenses and Other Official Content
This multi-year partnership will bring a wide range of official FIFA content into game. Players will be able to experience the atmosphere of the world's most prestigious competitions, such as the FIFA World Cup, FIFA Women's World Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup. The deal also includes a full license for the 2026 World Cup to be held in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
In addition to the authentic tournament name, the license also includes important visual elements. The official jerseys of the 48 teams that qualified for the 26th World Cup finals will be available in the game. Not only that, broadcast graphics and branding Official tournaments will also be integrated to provide a more immersive and realistic experience for virtual managers around the world.
New Focus on International Management
In line with the arrival of the World Cup license, Sports Interactive will also completely overhaul the International Management module. This feature is scheduled to come as a content update after game released. The aim is to make a career as a national team manager feel much richer and challenging, coinciding with the momentum towards the 2026 World Cup.
This update does not only apply to the main version Football Manager 26 on PC, but also for Football Manager 26 Console and Football Manager 26 Touch. Full details on this new feature will be announced later, but this is a strong signal that international careers will be one of the main focuses in this series.
Visual Enhancement with Unity Engine
One more big change coming to Football Manager 26 is the use of the Unity Engine for the first time in the series' history. The switch to game engine It is expected to refresh the entire managerial experience, from the interface to the visualization of the matches. This move is said to set a new standard for the iconic series from Sports Interactive and SEGA. The use of the Unity Engine opens up the potential for significant improvements to the graphics, animation, and visualization aspects of the game. physics inside game.
Release Schedule on Various Platforms
For those of you who can't wait, Football Manager 26 will be launched globally on November 4. Game it will be available for PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store. The console version, Football Manager 26 ConsoleIt will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Xbox One. Mobile users can also play it through a Netflix subscription. Meanwhile, Football Manager 26 Touch designed for Nintendo Switch will follow its release on December 4.
Source: Gematsu
