Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Football Manager 26 Strikes Multi‑Year FIFA Deal to Add Official World Cup 26

The multi-year agreement brings licensed FIFA tournaments to Football Manager for the first time via a 2026 update before World Cup 26.

Overview

  • Sports Interactive and SEGA confirmed a first-ever partnership with FIFA that brings official licensing to Football Manager 26.
  • FM26 will feature FIFA World Cup 26 hosted across Canada, Mexico and the United States, plus the FIFA Women's World Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup.
  • The update will include the official kits for all 48 World Cup teams along with tournament broadcast graphics and branding.
  • A playable, revamped International Management module is slated to arrive in a 2026 content update across FM26, FM26 Console and FM26 Touch ahead of the tournament.
  • SI/SEGA materials list a worldwide launch on November 4, 2025, though at least one outlet reported a conflicting release date.