Football Manager 26 has just gone live on every supported platform, delivering the long‑awaited International Management mode. Players can now take charge of national sides, experiment with new tactical frameworks and experience a fresh layer of depth that was previously confined to club football.
International Management Takes the Pitch
Update 26.3.1 bundles a suite of new tools alongside licensed FIFA World Cup 2026 assets, giving fans the chance to manage their favourite national teams with officially approved kits and rosters. The patch also tightens the user interface, smoothing navigation and making the wealth of data more accessible.
Beyond the immediate release, a second International Management update is slated for rollout ahead of the tournament itself. That patch will introduce the remaining official kits and finalize the squads for the qualified nations, ensuring every team is fully represented when the competition begins.
What to Expect Before the World Cup
At launch, 47 of the 48 nations that have secured qualification will be playable, though licensing approvals are still pending for a handful of kits. Meanwhile, the Nintendo Switch version of the game will receive its own update next month, bringing the same International Management features to that platform.