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International Management has arrived in the latest update for Football Manager 26, now live across platforms. Update 26.3.1 is live across FM26 (Steam/Epic/Microsoft), FM26 Console (Xbox/Playstation), FM26 Touch (Apple Arcade) and FM26 Mobile (Netflix), with new tools and game upgrades to prime you for glory on football’s biggest stage. The update for FM26 Touch (Nintendo Switch) will follow early next month subject to the submissions process. For more on what to expect, including new match preparation tools, updates to squad building and licensed FIFA World Cup 2026™ assets, dive into our dedicated feature blog. The update also brings further functionality improvements to the User Interface, alongside updates to the wider game. A full changelist will be available on our community forums. This update should take effect automatically but if you have any issues, please visit our dedicated FAQ. A second International Management update for FM26 across platforms is currently scheduled ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™. This will cover the remaining official kits and the final 26-man 2026 FIFA World Cup™ tournament squads for participating nations*. *While we previously indicated that official kits would be included as part of the international management feature, licensing approvals are still ongoing. As a result, not all FIFA World Cup 2026™ team kits will be available upon launch of the feature and some may be added at a later date. At the initial launch of this feature, 47 of the 48 qualified nations for FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be playable. We will provide further updates should that status change in future updates. FM26 (26.3.1) Changelist (Non-Exhaustive) Added International Management to new and existing save files Added a FIFA World Cup 2026™ Quick Start Mode Technical Issues Improved UI speed and performance when playing in Large Online Lobbies Improved loading times for very large save files The ‘Show Fixtures & Results Screens’ preference is now enabled by default Fixed various crashes caused by mass Custom Database changes Fixed a rare crash caused by removing certain loan clauses Fixed a rare crash caused by responding 'No Comment' to journalist question about a player retiring Fixed an issue that would cause User Account logs to take up excessive storage space on certain spec Macs User Interface (UI) Intensity is no longer locked to being High or Very High when playing with an ultra-defensive style Added a dropdown signifying which position the role selector is currently highlighting Improved the Right-Click functionality on the Tactics pitch Fixed an issue causing the Position Warning icon to still be present after fixing the IP/OOP positions of players Scroll bar functionality has been reinstated on the Tactical Styles section of the Training Schedules card Fixed an issue causing the horizontal scroll bar to disappear when multiple columns were added to tables Fixed the functionality of sorting staff by nationalities when on the Club Staff screen Fixed an issue causing the down arrows not to function when selecting the taker order during a penalty shootout Fixed an issue that would sometimes show ‘-1’ as the squad number for Newgen players within the opposition instructions Added a ‘Take Off’ option within the match tactics panel when a player is slightly injured but the manager is out of available substitutes Fixed an issue causing both squad numbers to appear the same on the substitution caption Filtering by Adaptability within the staff database now functions as intended The Competition Tree within the Stages tile has now been correctly aligned Fixed a visual issue where players would appear out of place on the Match Squad Bar after changing their position in the tactics pitch Shirt icons now correctly display for youth players who were called up to play a first team match Fixed the information displayed within the Form tooltip in the Competition > Stages card Restored the Traits button on the Player Report card Added a filter button to the Managerial Vacancies screen Hovering over tile carousels will now display a tooltip Fixed an issue causing the Youth Setup feedback to be blank Fixed an issue causing duplicate message titles to appear when viewing Player Reports from consecutive Scouting Report messages Adding Player Report tile to various Scouting Portal messages Gameplay Tweaks made to AI manager appointment logic Tweaks made to Supporter Expectations logic when managing a team with a point deduction Fixed an issue with players declaring they want to represent the country of their birth but instead playing elsewhere Fixed an issue to prevent AI hiring for B-Team roles when the user oversees all staff hiring Fixed a rare issue of players refusing to sign a new deal due to ‘waiting on a promise to complete’, with no promise actually active Fixed an issue preventing the user to tell an unhappy player you’ll loan them out if they’re already listed for loan Match, Art & Animation Tweaked the Dynamic Highlight Mode setting to fix an issue causing them to last excessively long Ensured captains will always be the ones to lead teams out during the opening cut scene Ensured captains will always be the one to collect and lift the trophy during celebration cutscenes Fixed a rare instance of the ball crossing the goal line in game but not awarding a goal when checking the goal-line technology camera Fixed an issue causing substituted players to occasionally remain visible on the touchline in the 2D pitch tile Competitions and Rule Groups Fixed an issue causing the same Mexican clubs to qualify via the league for the North American Champions Cup every season Fixed an issue in Sweden to ensure the correct teams qualify for the correct UEFA competitions in the initial season Fixed an issue causing Youth Exemption rules not to be enforced within the WSL Reflected the real-world postponement of the women's Africa Cup of Nations in game

Ahead of the return of International Management, I wanted to speak to you directly to take stock of FM26 overall.   I’ll start by confirming that International Management will return as a free game update for Football Manager 26, Football Manager 26 Console and Football Manager 26 Touch on May 26. Hitting this date is subject to the relevant platform submissions and licensing approvals, which also includes individual kit manufacturers. Our team will share full feature details and re-confirm the launch date shortly. In this update you’ll once again be able to manage national teams and see our licensing agreement with FIFA come to life with official FIFA World Cup 2026™ branding, Broadcast Graphics, licensed kits* and the FIFA World Cup 2026™ match ball.  The initial launch of International Management in FM26 will be supplemented by a second update in June to finalise licensed assets*, including the official 26-man 2026 FIFA World Cup™ tournament squads for participating nations.  Ahead of that, I want to be transparent with you and manage expectations for what is coming in this update. While the mode represents an improvement on FM24, the full revamp will not be realised at launch and will instead be developed further over time. Challenges within the existing game that I'll touch on below have limited the scope of what we set out to deliver. Looking ahead, your feedback and the improvements already under way will help shape our priorities for future game development.  FM26: Our missed expectations  Reflecting on FM26 overall, we understand the changes we made to the User Interface weren't well received by everyone. It’s also clear many were frustrated by the changes to navigation and the loss of immersion compared to previous editions.  For FM26, the intention was to deliver a UI that was more fluid throughout the game, alleviating the disconnect between old and new items we had in FM24. I was open that we wanted to create a UI for our games that would make productivity tools envious, but that we’d rolled back some of our more overambitious changes in FM26. I also said that we wanted to build something that was ultimately platform agnostic, enabling smoother implementation for our teams across our various products. Instead, this shift was ultimately detrimental to some of your experiences.  Since launch we have worked hard to try and rectify or remedy issues as best as we can. Direct responses to your feedback include the redesigning of certain game screens, as well as the reintroduction of some features and functionality. Doing this on an active game wouldn’t have been possible without moving to Unity.  While we haven't been able to address or fix everything you've reported, I hope that the regularity of updates offers some reassurance for the challenges you have encountered. FM26 is now a better game than at launch and the foundations we have in place are much stronger for future iterations.  That said, we know that what we released has failed to meet the expectations of many. This was the first instalment of a new era and our first release in two years. We know how excited and enthusiastic you were, and so to have come below expectations for some is extremely disappointing. You expect nothing less than excellence from Football Manager, and that’s what the brand stands for. But, despite all the updates thus far, we haven’t got to that level.  This is something I take full responsibility for.  Looking ahead  I know that as a studio we are still filled with tenacious, passionate and talented people who want FM to thrive and evolve.  To ensure everyone is best equipped to do that, we’re turning as many learnings from this cycle as we can into actionable changes. Whether that’s internal role changes, new hires or new ways of working, I am leading a team committed to putting things right and releasing games more of our fans will love. For our next release, we’ve got a clear set of priorities, informed by the recurring pain points you’ve raised. Immersion is the main element we're focused on - be that game world, UI navigation or the UI itself. We are looking to elevate all of them and are making good headway.  Everyone at the Studio is committed to rebuilding your full confidence in us, but we know that trust is earned not given. So, we will speak with you about our work when the time is right and look forward to sharing updates with you. Miles Jacobson  Studio Director  *While we previously indicated that official kits would be included as part of the international management feature, licensing approvals are still ongoing. As a result, not all FIFA World Cup 26™ team kits will be available upon launch of the feature and some may be added at a later date.

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FM26 Update (26.3) is now available on Steam, Epic, and Microsoft Store. This update introduces a new full-screen Youth Setup Overview, quality of life improvements to the User Interface, and Database changes from transfer windows including China, Türkiye, and the USA. * This update should take effect automatically but if you have any issues, please visit our dedicated FAQ. An update for FM26 Console on PlayStation and Xbox is also available, with the respective changelist available here. FM26 Touch on Apple Arcade and FM26 Mobile will follow later this week. Today’s full changelist is available below. *To experience the data and competition changes in this update, you will need to start a new career. While the game version is being updated to 26.3, the database version will remain named as 26.2. Rosters for certain licensed leagues whose seasons run to the calendar year will only be reflective up until the end of the 2025 season and will not include incoming and outgoing transfers made for 2026.  FM26 (26.3) Changelist (Non-Exhaustive) Database More than 1 million Database changes Updated Transfers for China, Türkiye, the USA, and other select leagues Boca Juniors are now a licensed team Technical Issues Crash fixes & stability improvements Fixed an issue causing keyboard shortcuts to activate when using the global search function Fixed an issue that would cause Navigation focus boxes to appear after using the global search function User Interface (UI) Redesigned the Youth Setup Overview to be full screen Sort functionality has been restored for transfer value, ability and potential columns in Recruitment > Shortlist Attributes being trained now highlight in Orange within the Individual Training screen The Fixtures and Result Report will remember your filters should you leave and return The Competition > Transfers card will remember your filters should you leave and return The Recruitment > Transfer History Card will remember your filters should you leave and return If the player attribute polygon graph is selected, it will remain visible while cycling through other players Match Stats bars are now correctly equal when values are zero for both teams Added Transfer Fees to the Career Stats tile Fixed an issue preventing the user to view past seasons in Stages card for select competitions Set Piece/Penalty taker lists will now properly reflect the real-time current squad Removed empty space appearing in Scout World Knowledge card Viewing the Tactical Analysis no longer omits certain players incorrectly Fixed an issue causing form indicators to sometimes appear inaccurately on the Competitions page League tables which feature a ‘split’ now better display the split in teams Tactics within the save folder now correctly display if attempting to overwrite them Team form will now display oldest to newest (left to right) in all game areas Fixed an issue that could sometimes cause Partnership lines to appear misaligned on the Tactics screen when first opened Fixed an issue causing the Passing Completed, Crosses Completed, and Clear-Cut Chances stats to display incorrectly during the match day Gameplay Staff not at the user’s club no longer display ‘unknown’ personalities Added a ‘Automatically open a must respond message’ preference option Added Cash/Claused Transfers, Free Transfers, Part Exchange Transfers and Player Trials filters when on the Transfer History card Fixed an issue causing ‘Grey’ players that have been offered contracts to display attributes over 20 Goalkeepers are now only compared to other goalkeepers on the player comparison screen Club vision ambitions have been tweaked to prevent certain objectives being contradictory of one another Improved supporter reactions to some players performances within Squad Feedback Fixed an issue where the ‘approach to sign’ action was not generating when the users club exited a transfer embargo Match, Art & Animation Added a new Premier League match ball Fixed an issue where players would sometimes kick ball out of play straight from kick off Fixed an issue causing offsides lines to be missing during the replay for a goal disallowed by offside The Dugout and Live Scores/Table will remain expanded even after highlights occur Fixed a rare issue with substitutes flickering on the 2D pitch tile In-Game Editor (IGE) / Pre-Game Editor (PGE) Further crash fixes and stability improvements Fixed an issue where verified rule files with a database were not valid with that same database in a new game setup (PGE) Fixed an issue causing non-playing history to appear blank for non-players with edited history (PGE) Competition and Rule Groups Belgium Added the RWDM Brussels points deduction Brazil Updated a number of formats, schedules and rules of various Brazilian competitions Updated VAR rules for various Brazilian competitions China Updated schedules for the Chinese Super League, Chinese National First Division, and the Chinese FA Super Cup Updated Transfer Windows for the Chinese Super League and Chinese National First Division Colombia Updated the Colombian Cup Substitution Rules England Added the Leicester City points deduction Europe Updated the format for the UEFA Youth League Fixed an issue where some Last 16 UEFA Champions League matches were scheduled on Thursdays France French Overseas Nationalities no longer count as foreign players in the French Cup Germany Updated the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 Squad Numbers rules Greece Fixed an issue causing there to be no TV matches appearing in Super League 1 after league split Ireland Updated the Irish Leinster Cup schedule Indonesia Updated the Substitution Rules for various Indonesian competitions Latvia B Teams no longer participate in the Latvian Cup Lithuania Updated the Lithuanian U18s Sorting Rules North America Updated the North American W Champions Cup Squad Registration dates Portugal Updated the Substitution Rules for the Portuguese Second League and Third Division Russia Updated the Russian First Division Loan Rules Scotland Updated the KDM Evolution Trophy Substitution Rules Spain Trialists are no longer allowed to participate in the Spanish Women's Super Cup Switzerland Fixed an issue causing youth players to be denied work permits after turning professional Sweden Updated schedules for various Swedish leagues/competitions Uruguay Updated the Uruguayan Transfer Window dates Updated the Uruguayan First Division schedule U.S.A Fixed an issue causing players to incorrectly gain Green Cards/American nationality (NWSL) Expansion teams no longer play matches prior to being formed (NWSL) Wales Updated the Nathaniel MG Cup Substitution Rules

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An FM26 update (26.1.3) is now available via Steam, Epic and Microsoft Store. This includes the re-introduction of Pass Maps (both in-match and within the Data Hub), as well as various Match AI improvements and a fix to a Hotseat mode-related crash. For queries about how to update on these platforms, please review this FAQ. The update is also available for FM26 Console, which includes all applicable improvements from the PC and Mac changelist. You can find more details, here. For clarity, recent transfers from the January Transfer Window and other data changes will form part of the next game update in early March. The changelist for today’s update is provided below. FM26 Mobile and FM26 Touch (Nintendo Switch) The next FM26 Mobile and FM26 Touch (Nintendo Switch) updates are scheduled for release in March. Further details will follow closer to the time. FM26 (26.1.3 Changelist (non-exhaustive) Technical Issues Various Crash and Stability fixes Fixed a Crash on Hotseat Mode after finishing the 1st match of the day Fixed Crash on Tactics screen when rapidly switching between In & Out Possession Fixed an issue causing a black screen appearing for several seconds when entering second match as hot seat manager Match Engine (Changes include but are not limited to) Lowered the frequency of rain in matches across all leagues Defensive improvements against strikerless formations Tweaks to the frequency that AI managers make substitutions during matches Improvements to how players react to shots that hit the post Improvements to short goal kick decisions from GK Improvements to wide player pressing logic Improvements to marking decisions from midfielders during pressing situations Improvements to marking of runs made from deep Improved dribbling logic to allow dribbler to perform 180-turns where appropriate instead of running into a dead end Improvements to how 'trap inside' instruction affects team shape when opposition has a goal kick Fixes to wide midfielders sitting too deep in 442 OOP formation in high press setups Channel Midfielder at CM now correctly rotates into AM strata after build-up phase Added ability for players to control the ball with their head in certain situations to bring the ball down Adjustments to OOP tactical positions of Wide AMs to now keep width better You are now able to select more than one player in a match to bring up the player’s name with Ctrl/Alt, Left Click Fixed an issue where VAR captions would sometimes display over a goal replay Fixed an issue where league trophy celebration wouldn’t trigger in certain leagues Assortment of animation fixes Increased the quality of the 2D Discs when on 2D Classic View User Interface (UI) Added Pass Maps to the Last Match section in the Data Hub https://media.invisioncic.com/Msigames/monthly_2026_02/Passmaps_Data_Hub.mp4.024fd98ffe345cbe112ba92336c30cc0.mp4#t=0 Added Pass Maps to the Match UI in the Formation carousel and Half Time/Full Time Reports Added Pass Maps as Dugout advice Added icons next to the shout instructions on the Shouts dropdown menu Added latest scores and live league table to in-highlights tile that opens from pressing the ‘stats' button at the top right Improvements made to Club League History Graph Fixed an issue where Latest Scores/Dugout event would inform user about a goal before it happened Users team is now clearly labelled on both the Tile and Card in Data Hub visuals Striker's shirt is no longer cutoff in Tactics tile on Match Day screen Player name no longer appears at the top of the sub bench when subbed off Fixed an issue causing Subs to display out of order in a match Penalties scored during a match are now visible within Post Match News Fixed an issue causing the Past Winners card being empty for certain competitions Added a formations tile in the Past Match - Match Report card Added a scroll bar to Tactical Styles on the Training Schedules card Added a carousel on the medical centre tile so users can view U21 or U18 injuries Fixed an issue where the incorrect Out of Possession Role tile could appear on Player Instructions > Out of Possession Fixed an issue causing low-res images to be present on Set Pieces screen Choosing Clean Slate on Tactics creator will now correctly take you to the fully populated "All" tab B-Team ability and potential is now correctly displayed on Squad & Player Report screens Resolved an issue where ‘Grey’ players in subs list could cause player positions to display incorrectly in the squad bar menu Fixed a very rare issue making the user unable to enter matches after using Clear Squad or Quick Pick The hierarchy column within Squad > Dynamics > Happiness will now sort correctly No longer able to select a player as a vice captain if they’re out on loan Gameplay Fixed an issue where B-Team staff weren’t joining the club after they were recruited Fixed an issue where some transfers would not display within Transfer History tool Staff search now displays comparable ratings to Staff Report Fixed a rare issue where the Board would be delighted about an objective being completed that occurred before user took over at the club Agents no longer illogically suggest to ‘Make an Offer Now’ alongside ‘Wait for Contract Expiry.’ Young players with Training Targets won’t become unhappy after a loan offer is accepted for them Scouted players will now appear in the Squad Comparison section of the Shortlist tool Tweaks to Saudi clubs making repeated lowball offers for a star player Teams should no longer take excessively long to appoint a new manager Fixed an issue within Match Meetings that would state that the team could 'qualify for the Premier League' when it should be referencing the Champions League. UAE clubs now have a more realistic number of first team players Advice button no longer shows when users manager is unemployed Tweaked the AI logic to ensure when you use the Ask Assistant button to select an MLS squad it will no longer breach the salary cap Recruitment Transfer History > Appearance column will now specify if appearances were starts or substitutions User will now receive a message that a requested coaching course is confirmed/rejected by the board User is now able to manually select coach assignments for Reserve/Youth teams If a player is deemed ‘Not for Sale’, the fee cited in the Media Speculation News Item will no longer display as £226m News articles will now make reference to a player's previous stint at the same club if they’re a former player, rather than treating them like a brand-new signing. Player Biographies should no longer have any inaccurate information Set Transfer Status action is now correctly disabled for Non-Contract Players The agreed transfer fee now displays correctly on Transfer Activity screen if user has negotiated a deal with an intermediary User will now get a summary news item about recent press conferences if media responsibilities have been delegated Fixed an issue causing Women's Football news story to appear under Men's News classification Tweaked the number of injuries occurring at AI controlled clubs within Women’s Football NWSL Clubs are no longer given sponsorship deals with relegation clauses within Women’s Football Adjustments made to female player wage demands in the Australian League In-Game Editor (IGE) The Editor icon is now correctly enabled when on the First Team card In-game currency will no longer change if user edits financial information with the IGE tools Nation information now visible on lists when moving a player using the IGE Hidden columns on 1-20 scale are now correctly colour coded User can now add multiple Club Affiliations to a player “Move to my club” option now showing on all unemployed staff Added confirmation dialog when moving a person to a role that is taken or maxed out Fixed ‘Become Unsackable’ incorrectly appearing as right-click action when multiple players were selected

2026's first FM26 update (26.1.2) is now available via Steam, Epic, and Microsoft Store. This update includes a wide range of improvements, with key changes including global navigational enhancements, a new-look Stages screen, functionality fixes to column sorting and a host of stability fixes. FM26 Console and FM26 Touch Updates for FM26 Console and FM26 Touch (Apple Arcade) will follow later this week. We’ll confirm via FMAssist once they’re live. An update for FM26 Touch (Nintendo Switch) is scheduled for early February, containing all applicable FM26 Touch fixes to date. FM26 Mobile The latest FM26 Mobile update containing save and crash related fixes was released on 15th January. FM26 Mobile’s next update is due in late February. Our Next Update The next update for FM26 is scheduled for 2-3 weeks’ time as previously outlined. Pass Maps are scheduled to return then, subject to passing QA checks and approvals. The changelist for today's update is available below. FM26 (26.1.2) Changelist (non-exhaustive) Technical Issues - Various Crash and Stability fixes - Fixed game freezing when using Instant Result during hotseat mode - Stadium size now displays correctly regardless of the graphics quality set - Transition speed preference no longer resets upon game restart - Continue Game Timeout preference option now functions as intended User Interface (UI) - Redesigned ‘Stages’ tile to be full screen (shown at the end of the changelist) - Redesigned ‘Season Preview’ tile to be full screen - Further navigation enhancements, including additional drop-down options in the main and secondary nav bars - Improved functionality of customising/rearranging column placement on the first team squad view - Fixed an issue where the Squad Registration for continental competitions would appear as closed despite the deadline yet to pass - The squad list now updates in real-time if making changes while the ‘Pkd’ column is selected - Fixed ‘At Club Since’ column showing random numbers instead of years - ‘Knowledge’ column can now be added on the Shortlist screen - Fixed issue where the 'Set Pieces' and 'Opposition Instructions' buttons were greyed out in the Pre-Match Team Selection screen - Fixed functionality for comparison between Coaching, Recruitment, and Medical staff when on the Club Site screen - Staff attribute colouring remains constant when scrolling - Filtering players by dates (such as contract expiry) now functions as intended within the Player Search - Latest season is now selected to display by default within the player Career Stats - Fixed issue causing the Play/Pause button to stop working as intended if skipping a replay - Added a scroll bar to Team/Player Analytics within the Data Hub - Viewing Past Seasons within the Stages card now functions correctly - When signing multiple players who are eligible to be sent on an intensive language course, the player names are now better displayed to highlight who is being sent - “Set for Next Match” button now highlights when selected within the Tactics screen - Fixed an issue that was causing a cut off on the inbox items when continuing with the New tab selected - Reasons given for certain achievements not yet unlocking has been reworded to prevent any ambiguity - Squad depth will now display when requesting a team report from an AI club - XG in the player form tile now reflects the true figure - Removed duplicated responses within conversation with Agent if asking about player availability - League history graph no longer defaults to any specific team initially Gameplay - Tweaks to the amount of money spent on ageing players by Premier League/High Profile clubs - Tweaks to player reputation boosts following matches - When offering a player out via an Intermediary, users should receive more appropriate offers from AI Clubs - Tweaks to AI player asking prices - Outgoing transfers now total correctly within Potential Transfer/Wage Budget Impact - Fixed an issue preventing user from offering wage that was previously agreed to by the player agent - Fixed an issue causing a players displayed value to drop drastically with no logical cause - Transfer fees are now correctly allocated in the NWSL when conducting a player for cash trade - Wages will now correctly display in accordance with the preference set (weekly, monthly, annually) - WSL Awards no longer get given to players not deemed to be eligible in the first instance - Number of transfers in/out now correctly displays on saves ported from previous editions of FM - Fixed an issue where the Loan Offer message would say there has been an optional fee of £0 agreed, if no loan fee was set - Staff will now better action Opposition Instructions if set to do so via Staff Responsibilities - Player Milestones now better reflect their actual achievements - Tactics Induction now correctly gets prompted if user joins a new club via Apply for Job - Fixed an issue where news item would discuss the teams last game at their current stadium, despite the match taking player at a neutral venue - South America - Copa Libertadores – Resolved winner from incorrect year qualifying for Intercontinental Cup In-Game Editor (IGE) / Pre-Game Editor (PGE) - Various Crash Fixes. - Tweaks made to improve functionality of the Scroll Bar. - Making changes to stadium details now updates in real-time within the IGE. - Fixed an issue preventing Continental/International rules from verifying despite being set up correctly within the PGE. - Stopped the game progressing to a Player report card when clicking attributes on the Player Edit tile. - Added new editable fields to show OOP tactics data for AI managers. - Improvements to colour select field. - Improvements to when the IGE button is disabled and enabled. 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As we wrap up the first update cycle pre-Christmas, below is a quick reference of the key changes across each platform along with links to the full changelists. Football Manager 26 Key Changes: Matchday Shouts Added legacy preference option to continue through messages via the space bar Match Engine Updates Improved post-match and past match report screens Added preference option for user to select their desired FPS setting Changelists Update 1 (26.0.4) Update 2 (26.0.5) Updates 3 (26.0.6) Update 4 (26.1.0) Update 5 (26.1.1) Football Manager 26 Console & Football Manager 26 Touch Key Changes: Matchday Shouts Match Engine Updates Polish and refinement done to the User Interface Tweaks to the variety and relevance of the News shown in the Portal Added legacy preference option to continue through messages via the space bar/equivalent Changelists Update 1(26.0.4) Update 2 (26.0.5) – Console & Touch Update 3 (26.0.6) Update 4 (26.0.7) – Touch Update 5 (26.0.1) Football Manager 26 Mobile Key Changes: Updated player database Increased the number of national teams that are manageable Added more variety to manager initial interview player responses Various bug fixes, including budget related issues and an injury crisis triggering Fixed a crash when continuing or loading a save game when playing as a national team Changelists Update 1 Update 2 (26.0.3) Updates 3 (26.0.4) Update 4 (26.0.1)

We’re pleased to confirm that the latest FM26 update (26.1.1) is now available on Steam, Epic, and Microsoft Store. Included within the 300+ changes are further improvements to player and staff contract logic, under the hood improvements to game stability, and improved post-match and past match report screens. We’ve also addressed the issue surrounding players being offered out on transfer if rested, following an initial rollout via a hotfix to the Steam Public Beta Track. For queries about how to update on these platforms, please review this FAQ. For Steam Public Beta track users, please consult the FAQ for any questions about how to revert to the retail version and save game compatibility. The next update for FM26 Console and FM26 Touch will now come in the new year. Critical issues were identified in the previous Public Beta Track update that impacted those versions directly. As a result, our usual submission process to these platforms will not be possible this side of Christmas. Going forward this week, you can expect further communication about our update plans over the coming months. You can find today’s changelist below. FM26 (26.1.1) changelist (non-exhaustive) Technical Issues Various Crash and Stability fixes. Fixed a softlock when selecting the Best of the Rest club expectation, then removing it when accepted. In-game items (Tactics, set pieces, shortlists, etc) will now show the correct time when saved. Refined shadows in overcast matches. Fixed a rare issue where certain saves couldn’t be loaded after switching from the Steam Public Beta Track in the last update. Fixed a rare issue of crowd noise audio continuing after the match has been completed. Fixed an online issue where the processing timer would appear within matches. User Interface (UI) Improved half time and post-match report screen (shown below). Improved past-match report screen. Fixed an issue with the NXGN & Top Player in the World Award news items not displaying all the candidates. Fixed an issue where the UI would become unresponsive after selecting the same Shout option twice in a row. Weather description no longer duplicates within Team News. Players who have recently left the team no longer display as an option for Set Piece Takers. State saving for Selected Position is now enabled within the Squad Planner. Added multiple Columns to Player Search > Scout > Transfer table view. Added ‘Choose Visuals’ dropdown within Player Report > Performance Data. Added ability to see Staff Attributes on the Club Staff Coaching / Recruitment / Medical / All screen. Offers received on the Deadline Day will now be a Must-respond item. Added a tooltip about Form within Opposition Report. Fixed issues surrounding the +/- buttons disappearing. Viewing past seasons results within the Stages card now functions correctly. The Ability and Potential columns now populate correctly within the Squad General Info view for AI teams. Subbed off players will no longer appear in the right-click drop-down menu within Match Tactics. Fixed an issue where user are unable to make substitutions from the squad bar in matches Own goals now display as intended within Match pop-up captions. Clicking "expand" on the Live Table now functions correctly. The correct lineup will now display for Opposition Instructions during a match. Fixed an issue where the captain indicator wasn’t appearing within UEFA Men’s Champions League and Conference League graphics. The players shown on the Youth Candidates portal message are now sorted by their rating category. B Team average age now displays correctly within the Portal message. Improvements made to offering out players via TransferRoom Out tool. User Transfer Budget now updates instantly when selling Clauses. User Player’s Transfer Status now updates instantly when they are removed from transfer/loan list. Squad screen now displays the wage that a loan player currently earns at the club the player is at, not the wage of the player at the parent club. Fixed an issue where player contract demands were not displayed correctly when user ‘Asks Agent About Market Interest’ for a Free Agent. The ‘i’ icon now correctly appears within the contracts expiring portal message. The Contract Negotiation button will no longer be active if the player has signed a pre-contract agreement already. Full details of a Future Fee Loan Deal now display correctly within Clauses. Fixed an issue where the new season increase of ticket prices would display as 0%, regardless of actual figure. Sorting by Position now functions correctly on the Individual Training screen. The Coaching Conditions filter now functions correctly within Player Database. The sort by position column now functions correctly within League > Player Stats. Scout filter results will no longer show players who don’t meet the correct ability/potential criteria. Confirming the Suggested XI from the Portal message now functions correctly. Fixed an issue where the Continue button wouldn’t display on the pre-match Team Talk screen. Fixed an issue where the Graphic Quality wouldn't open its dropdown menu within Preferences. Fixed an issue where the ‘Send re-scouted player reports to Messages’ option within Shortlist wouldn’t work. Fixed an issue where changing the tab and any responsibilities while in ‘Delegation’ would reset the user to the ‘Overview’ tab in Staff Responsibilities. Match Report Previously: Match Report: Now Gameplay Improvements to player logic for wanting a new contract. Improved staff contract renewal logic. Improved logic/messaging behind older players asking for new contracts. Improved logic to backup players demanding play time to get a national team call up. Lowered the number of players at ‘Elite Clubs’ wanting the Domestic Trophy Promise. Users can now create Recruitment Focus for all active competitions in the save game. Resolved an issue where AI clubs would offer illogical playing time in their Loan Back offer. Resolved an issue where loan players were recalled to be sold at illogical times of the season. Fixed a rare issue where AI club would make future fee loan bid for player who has just joined the users club. Loan players can no longer get recalled if the loan club has trigged the buy clause. Fixed an issue where the Qualifying for UEFA Champions League conditional future fee would be triggered by qualifying for any European Competition. Fixed an issue where a player would want to be appointed as both captain and vice-captain in pre-contract promises at the same time. Tweaks made to ensure AI clubs don’t make repeated loan offers for the same player. Functionality for the ‘Propose Loan Extension’ option now working as intended. Asking the assistant to create Mentoring Groups now works as intended. Added a "Makeshift" player positional rating icon. In Game Editor Player/Non-Player header bar now updates instantly after transferring via the IGE. Fixed an issue where user was unable to edit Corporate Facilities rating. The “+” button next to the fee amounts now functions correctly. Dropdowns are now converted to tabs. Stopped IGE icon being disabled incorrectly on secondary Squad, Recruitment, and Match Day tabs if already selected or navigated to via tab.

Following a successful rollout of the update via the Steam Public Beta Track, we’re pleased to confirm that Football Manager 26 update 26.1.0 is now available on Steam, Epic, and Microsoft Store. An update has also been released for Football Manager 26 Console and Football Manager Touch 26 (Apple Arcade), with an update to Football Manager 26 Mobile coming later this week. This major update brings the most substantial number of changes, bug fixes, and feature introductions so far this cycle, with an emphasis on enhancing immersion and player experience. Shouts are back, the Match Engine has been fine-tuned, and we’ve made tweaks to the variety and relevance of the News shown in the Portal. And for the very first time in the series, Football Manager is now available to play in Arabic. Some of the highlights of update 26.1.0 are as follows: Matchday Shouts Updated Match Engine with various improvements Extensive polish and refinement done to the User Interface Fully customisable attribute colouring Various tweaks and improvements to transfers Added ability to schedule friendlies for Youth teams Updated various Competitions and Rules Improvements to the News shown on the ‘For You’ News tab Functionality to import/export attribute templates on the In Game Editor For queries about how to update on these platforms, please review this FAQ. For Steam Public Beta track users, please consult the FAQ for any questions about how to revert to the retail version and save game compatibility. You can find the changelist below. FM26 Update 4 Changelist (non-exhaustive)Technical: Extensive crash and stability fixes. Further improvements made to in-game translations. Added Customisation options for user to be able to choose Attribute and Position colouring. (shown below) Fixed an issue where custom files (set piece, tactics, etc.) could not be loaded if they were renamed in File Explorer. Various improvements to saving/selecting custom training schedules. Fixed an issue where the Fixture tab wouldn’t appear when viewing the Calendar via a keyboard shortcut or the Bookmark button. Improved the drag and drop functionality for moving players within the Squad Planner. Fixed an issue where database language cannot be set separately to the game language. Fixed a very rare issue where saves imported from FM24 were unable to advance. Fixed an issue preventing users from attending a Job Interview with a Custom Database ported from FM24. Reworded all descriptions of the Keyboard Shortcuts. Added a Tooltip on processing speed/estimated game speed on Quick/Advanced start. Match Engine, Match Experience, and Animation Changes: Shouts reintroduced to matches. (shown below) Tweaks to the frequency of players shooting at the near post from tight angles. Improvements to defender reactions against opposition dribbling. Tweaks made to the line defenders hold when defending in their own box. Improved logic to defenders' decision-making with headers when not under pressure. Improved attacking movement of players during counter-attacking transitions. Various other Match AI tweaks. Fixed an issue where the disallowed goal caption appeared earlier than the VAR animation. Fixed an issue where substitution made at half-time were not immediately applied if the tactics screen was still open. Youth coaches will now rotate players more in youth matches. Fixed an issue where floating floodlights appeared in night-time matches when using Tactical or Dynamic sideline cameras. Fixed the captain indicator not appearing in the UEFA Conference League's Pre-match Lineup. Fixed an issue where a red card would incorrectly show for both teams in Men’s Champions League matches. Winter balls will no longer be used if the weather is only raining. Fixed an issue where event captions were shown all at once when switching out of Commentary Only highlights. Fixed various kit clashes, including Everton (home) vs Brighton (away). Improvements made to the Match Momentum Graph. 2D Classic - Managers and medical staff are now colored correctly. 2D Classic - Goal Nets will now correctly move when a goal is scored. 2D Classic – Ball will now be sized appropriately when the ball is in the air. User Interface: Extensive polish and refinement done to the User Interface. Improvements made to Squad Comparison screen within Scout Report. Wage Budget/Payroll on Tiles and Widgets will now display in the correct weekly/monthly/yearly format in line with user preferences. The Transfer Activity tile now states the number of days until the window opens and closes. (shown below) Added a 'Recently viewed players' option on Player Comparison screen. The "i" tooltip will now appear next to the players on Goal50 and NXGN news items. Users can now add players from their Youth Squads to their Squad Planner. Fixed an issue where the Commercial Summary News did not display names/shirt numbers for most sold shirts. User can now open Past Match report when playing in low resolution on Calendar > Fixtures. The “Clear all” button now functions as intended when viewing a list of player recommendations. The correct fixture result now appears in Club Site -> About Club -> Latest results. Fixed an issue where IP/OOP role tiles would sometimes show the incorrect position for players. Own Goal scorers are no longer duplicated in the Calendar. Club hyperlinks on Club reports now function as intended. The Recruitment Focus tile now correctly displays the active number of focuses instead of the total number of focuses. Fixed an issue where the FM Menu couldn't be closed when using the "X" button upon loading a save game. The Medical Centre tile now displays the correct icon on 'players at risk of injury. The Shortlist tile now updates in real time. The Transfer Window tile no longer displays as closed when the user declines to make an offer message. The Match Momentum legend now matches the displayed colours in the card and tile. Enabled sorting by player and by expected playing time in 'Playing time expectations for new season' Portal message. The Defensive Line tile no longer appears twice in All Instructions > Out of Possession tab. Tactics Evaluation will now display correctly when first opened. Fixed an issue where the Mark Specific Player list of players only appeared after reopening the instruction card. Fixed an issue where the mini pitches weren't appearing in the Formation Picker -> Suggested tab. Fixed an issue where the season date text displayed within Transfer History card was incorrect. The xG bar will now be coloured correctly on the Data Hub card. Fixed the Squad Planner Type tab not being highlighted when opening. Various search filters within the Player Database now function as intended; International Caps, Scouting Knowledge, ‘Days since last scouted’, Player footedness, to name a few. Position map now displays appropriately for Youth Candidates. Improved the colour contrast of the Reset button and the card's background on the Code of Conduct message. Transfers, Loans, and Wages: Various tweaks to Men's transfer values across multiple nations. Tweaks made to AI clubs loan offers Tweaks made to Intermediary Suggestions. Improved various transfer-related logics for Saudi clubs. Improved wage and transfer budget distribution logic for AI clubs. Improved advice consistency between Transfer and Contract negotiations. Improvements made to the AI Transfer Negotiations when using Buy Back Fees or alternate Transfer Dates. Reduced the transfer budgets for Women’s teams to more realistic levels in relation to club finances. Tweaks to player wage demands in Women’s Football. Improved AI logic when using Buy Back clauses in Women’s Football. Tweaks to player interest for high-profile free agents. Fixed an issue where AI clubs would include future fees in loan deals for players with less than 12 months remaining on their contract. Added a ‘Sign Replacement First’ option back into the main transfer negotiation. AI clubs will now set more realistic goals during negotiations for loan players. Fixed an issue where AI clubs would ask for the loan back of a player who is already out on loan. Tweaks made to ensure AI clubs only make offers they can afford. Fixed an issue where user would receive transfer offers when selecting multiple players to be loan listed. Improved the messaging surrounding users who are unable to enter contract negotiation for a player that has no interest. Fixed an issue where a player would lose work permit after joining permanently in a Mandatory Future Fee deal. Wage percentages now populate correctly when the user switches from Transfer Offer to Loan Offer tab. Reduction in the number of non-negotiable transfer offers made by the AI for youth players. Adjustments made to how AI clubs offer minimum fee release clauses. Users can now offer a player near retirement a staff-only contract. Player wage will now display correctly even if exceeding the maximum amount the user can offer within the Contract Offer tool. Fixed an issue when offering a player via TransferRoom caused the action to be inactive for a month. The correct reasoning will now be given when user selects 'Cancel proposal' for player currently under offer within TransferRoom Out card. The wage budget now updates in real time within the Recruitment Budgets tile when the user alters the budget. Fixed an issue where the Set for Release and Instruct Director of Football to Negotiate renewal actions did not function correctly within ‘Contracts set to expire’ message. The correct amount that is to be deducted from next season’s transfer budget will now be displayed within the ‘Set to Move’ on loan portal message. Offer contract action will now become inactive after making an offer for a player. The Playing Monthly Fee will now correctly display within Loan Offer messages. Fixed an issue with ‘Wage After Reaching International Appearances’ clause not functioning correctly for players who already have caps. Fixed an issue where the Wage Percentages when offering a player out via TransferRoom for loan would sometimes appear as N/A. Misc: Improvements to the variety and relevance of News shown on the ‘For You’ News tab. Fixed issues related to the UEFA Nation Co-efficient calculation for Bonus points and Playoff round results. Users can now arrange friendlies for youth team squads. Fixed an issue where U21 players with 2+ years in the club were unable to play in the UEFA Champions League. Fixed an issue where you could register more players than required via the 'Ask assistant to pick' option. Added some new press conference questions surrounding player performance and tactics topics. Improved attribute distribution for Newgen goalkeepers. Fixed an issue where the user would be informed about female youth players being released when playing in the men's league (and vice versa). Fixed an issue where the Youth Candidates item would appear multiple times within portal messages. Functionality added to send B team staff on coaching courses. Fixed an issue where text incorrectly stated that signing a player would help fulfil the development of players using the club's youth system objective. Fixed an issue where there was no option in a team unhappiness meeting to explain that a player wanted you to accept a transfer offer. Fixed an issue where the Prize money message incorrectly stated the club drew, when in fact they won. Changing the collective win bonus now happens in real time. More accurate commercial income for high reputation women's football clubs. AI teams will no longer actively attempt to recruit managers when their league is not loaded in the database. Various improvements made to AI Club logic when sacking their managers. Fixed an issue where a player would get upset over being sold despite only leaving on loan. 'Actions' and 'Observations' on Meeting Summaries now display correctly. Fixed an issue where the Board would always give you more time in the last chance meeting. Fixed an issue where Human managers would not get offered a new contract by the board. The Club Vision choices will no longer include the preliminary rounds if you have qualified directly for the UEFA Champions League. Competitions > Stages > XG Table now has the correct calculations when compared with the League Table. Improvements made to AI manager sackings in the Women's game. Fan reaction to transfers will now be more accurately displayed. 'opt' and 'frt' status icons will now display correctly. Fixed an issue where post-match player ratings data shown in the fixture schedule wouldn't be generated. Players who trained in England for 3 years before 21st birthday will no longer show as ‘0 years at club’ in Squad Selection Rules. Fixed an issue where stadiums without seats would display as having 0 capacity. Fixed an issue where the Staff Meeting advice did not show which Recruitment Focus you should be making. Fixed an issue where Transfer Completed message doesn't mention that player has joined on an ESC permit. Fixed an issue with the Squad Planner not updating immediately when trying to re-add a removed player. Fixed issues where various non-playing roles would incorrectly be selected by default during Manager Creation. Functionality to search through messages now works on all tabs. ‘Near Matches’ view is now implemented into the Recruitment Focus tool. ‘Number of Club Members' on the Supporters card is now better displayed. Fixed a rare issue where the user would be unable to retire. ‘Overall’ now appears as a Type on the Debts and Loans card within Finances. Fixed board happiness logic regarding the number of goals conceded. Recruitment Focus tile now only displays active focus’. User return date will now appear correctly on the processing card when on holiday. Scouted players will now appear in the player comparison list within the player report. Goals scored from penalties will now correctly show in calendar fixtures. Fixed an issue where going on holiday would skip past friendlies despite selecting Holiday to Next Match. The ‘Listed for Transfer’ status icon will now correctly update on the Player Report card when a player leaves on loan. Fixed a rare issue where the ‘Improve First Team Coaching Staff’ promise would be deemed a ‘pass’ immediately. Fixed an issue where the promise to "Strengthen the first team squad at right-back" would fail despite suitable improvements being made. More accurate attendances for cup competitions & friendlies in Women’s Football. Fixed the Award Bonuses option incorrectly appearing within Staff Contract Negotiations. Staff Members will no longer be described as a Free Agent when employed by the user's club. Fixed an issue where the ‘Delegate Attends League Press Conferences’ button was visible when meeting the media for the first time. Fixed an issue where Staff Non-Contract Expiry dates would display as 2/1/1900 within the Staff Database. Fixed an issue where Managerial Vacancies were not updating properly when a job was available. Fixed an issue where the user was unable to view the league tables for some of the U19 division leagues. Fixed an issue where user was able to request a team report for a women’s team when managing a men’s club (and vice versa). "Flu" is no longer described as being caused by a training incident. Norwegian players will now have correct knowledge of English Language. Competitions & Rule groups: General Removed redundant “all groups” tabs and tables showing in rules cards where these were not relevant. Australia A-League - Change to Salary Cap rules from 2025/26 onwards. Austria Addressed fixture congestion. Updated league format due to Stripfing's bankruptcy. Africa Correct teams now take part in AFCON 2025. Fixed African Champions League disciplinary rules which were causing unrealistic suspensions. Asia Fixed multiple issues for all three Asian club continental competitions. Fixed regionalisation issues in group stages and matchups in knockout rounds. Updated squad registration rules and removed redundant foreign player match rules. Belgium Updated rules for Belgian Challenger Pro League - 2025/26- U23 Teams. Fixed issue where Club NXT players would be on holiday during 3 rounds of Second tier Belgian League - Challenger Pro League. 2025/26 - Belgian First National Amateur Division now correctly appears in game. Brazil Updated 2026 transfer and registration window dates. Removed extinct U23 Championship. Chile Updated sub rules and removed extra time for Chile Cup. Added points deduction for Santiago Morning. China Updated available Super League squad numbers for allocation to 60. Corrected number of relegations from Chinese National First Division in 2025. Colombia Updated TV Deal. Updated Second Division scheduling. Denmark All Danish teams now enter the Danish Cup. Europe National and Club coefficients updated. Clubs should play teams from the same nation in the League Phase of European competitions far less frequently. Egypt Fixed malfunctioning registration window for Premier Division. Fixed issue with real life squad numbers not being present for Premier Division clubs. England Added Sheffield Wednesday points deduction. Drawn National League Cup group stage games now go to penalties for an extra point. Updated incorrect Carabao Cup scheduling that was causing fixtures in the opening weekend of the Championship to be incorrectly played on a Friday. Fixed very rare issue where competitions were not scheduling in the following season due to an unlikely set of circumstances meaning the National League playoffs were not completing. WSL - Added rule to allow U21 players to be eligible without registration. Finland All relevant teams should now enter the Finnish Cup. France Updated third division format as well as updated French dates. Germany Fixed incorrect scheduling in 2025/26 Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 seasons. Greece Updated sub rules in Super League 1 and Greek Cup. Added U21 match rule in Greek Cup. Hong Kong Updated League Cup foreign player and sub rules. Made various youth competition updates. Indonesia Updated squad registration rules in Indonesian Championship. Italy U23 clubs no longer appear incorrectly in the Italian Cup. Japan Updated incorrect squad registration squad size requirements for 2025 season. Updated unrealistic transfer and registration window dates from 2026/27 season onwards. Updated substitution rules for Special Tournament playoff stages. Malaysia Fixed incorrect match rule in A1 League that was stopping users from naming multiple U22 players in matches. Updated Super League foreign player match rules. Updated cup competition scheduling. Northern Ireland Corrected date and venue for 2026 Bet McLean Cup final. Added extra time in North West Cup. Peru Removed First Division squad registration squad size and squad number limits. Fixed issue with team not receiving prize money when winning both stages of league. Updated First Division sub rules. Portugal Updated transfer and registration window dates for all leagues. Fixed incorrect registration window dates for Second League. Removed incorrect U21 player match rule from League Cup. Teams now start with 0 points in Third Division Championship Group. Poland Updated match and sorting rules. Russia Fixed foreign player match rules not being correct in 2025/26 season. Updated Russian Cup sub rules. Romania Fixed first team only Registration rule not functioning correctly. Scotland Removed replays from Scottish Cup. Spain Spanish Women's First Division - Foreign player rule is now correct. Singapore Updated match rules for Premier Division. Corrected Community Shield date. Added VAR to appropriate competitions. Sweden Updated Swedish Women's Cup scheduling for future seasons. South America Updated Copa Libertadores draw dates. Updated U20 Copa Libertadores schedules for 2025 and 2026. South Korea Clubs can now sign foreign GKs successfully from the 2026 season. U.S.A Waiver Claim acquisitions now appear in Transfer History. Fixed issue where all rounds in MLS Superdraft were listed as Round 0. Fixed issue where MLS & NWSL's squad registration rules display unfulfilled incorrectly in the off-season. Fixed issue where MLS Draft shortlisting doesn't function correctly. Passing in a MLS Draft will now function correctly. Resolved issue where assistant manager would sometimes draft players on users behalf. NWSL - International Slots have been updated. Uruguay Updated Uruguayan Cup schedule. Wales Fixed unrealistic scheduling for JD Premier from 2026/27 season onwards. World Updated eligible hosts of FIFA Club World Cup. Online: Fixed multiple soft lock issues when using both idle managers and processing after options. Re-enabled 'Disable following other humans' preference. Fixed an issue where all users would receive Team Report if one user requests one. Manager Password - 'Resume Control' password field text is now correctly masked. Enter/Return keys now work when searching for a server manually or entering a password. In-Game Editor: Updated the access to the IGE to be top bar button only. Added the functionality to import/export attribute templates. Added a Staff role option when moving a player who are eligible for staff roles to another club. Disabled the 'Confirm' button when using Move to club (Staff) on the users manager and selecting an inactive team. Fixed an issue where the 'Allow Squad Registration Anytime' function wasn't working as intended. Fixed an issue where the Men's and Women's National Team's editable youth ratings were swapped. Fixed an issue where the 'Nation declared youth level' was incorrectly named as 'Declared for nation'. Fixed various issues related to the 'Remove All Injuries' button for both the player and club. Job roles will now clearly state what club they are for. The enter key is no longer needed to search in the IGE. Fixed an issue where the field for Wage shows per week, regardless of the users setting. Fixed an issue when moving a staff member to be your youth or reserve team manager would also remove you from your manager's job. When adding homegrown eligibility to a player, only clubs from the respective men’s/women’s database will now display.

As promised in our preview earlier this week, we are pleased to confirm that an update has been rolled out to the Steam Public Beta Branch. For instructions on how to access and download the update, please visit our guide, here. This update brings a wealth of bug fixes, improvements, and features: Matchday Shouts Updated Match Engine with various improvements Extensive polish and refinement done to the User Interface Fully customisable attribute colouring Various tweaks and improvements to transfers Added ability to schedule friendlies for Youth teams Updated various Competitions and Rules Improvements to the News shown on the ‘For You’ News tab Functionality to import/export attribute templates on the In Game Editor The majority of the changes in this update will be immediately compatible with existing save games, but most Competition & Rules changes will only take effect from the following season, with some needing a new save file entirely. We aim to make this update available on all platforms next week, following our usual checks and submission process. You can view the changelist below. FM26 Update 4 Changelist (non-exhaustive)Technical: Extensive crash and stability fixes. Further improvements made to in-game translations. Added Customisation options for user to be able to choose Attribute and Position colouring. (shown below) Fixed an issue where custom files (set piece, tactics, etc.) could not be loaded if they were renamed in File Explorer. Various improvements to saving/selecting custom training schedules. Fixed an issue where the Fixture tab wouldn’t appear when viewing the Calendar via a keyboard shortcut or the Bookmark button. Improved the drag and drop functionality for moving players within the Squad Planner. Fixed an issue where database language cannot be set separately to the game language. Fixed a very rare issue where saves imported from FM24 were unable to advance. Fixed an issue preventing users from attending a Job Interview with a Custom Database ported from FM24. Reworded all descriptions of the Keyboard Shortcuts. Added a Tooltip on processing speed/estimated game speed on Quick/Advanced start. Match Engine, Match Experience, and Animation Changes: Shouts reintroduced to matches. (shown below) Tweaks to the frequency of players shooting at the near post from tight angles. Improvements to defender reactions against opposition dribbling. Tweaks made to the line defenders hold when defending in their own box. Improved logic to defenders' decision-making with headers when not under pressure. Improved attacking movement of players during counter-attacking transitions. Various other Match AI tweaks. Fixed an issue where the disallowed goal caption appeared earlier than the VAR animation. Fixed an issue where substitution made at half-time were not immediately applied if the tactics screen was still open. Youth coaches will now rotate players more in youth matches. Fixed an issue where floating floodlights appeared in night-time matches when using Tactical or Dynamic sideline cameras. Fixed the captain indicator not appearing in the UEFA Conference League's Pre-match Lineup. Fixed an issue where a red card would incorrectly show for both teams in Men’s Champions League matches. Winter balls will no longer be used if the weather is only raining. Fixed an issue where event captions were shown all at once when switching out of Commentary Only highlights. Fixed various kit clashes, including Everton (home) vs Brighton (away). Improvements made to the Match Momentum Graph. 2D Classic - Managers and medical staff are now colored correctly. 2D Classic - Goal Nets will now correctly move when a goal is scored. 2D Classic – Ball will now be sized appropriately when the ball is in the air. User Interface: Extensive polish and refinement done to the User Interface. Improvements made to Squad Comparison screen within Scout Report. Wage Budget/Payroll on Tiles and Widgets will now display in the correct weekly/monthly/yearly format in line with user preferences. The Transfer Activity tile now states the number of days until the window opens and closes. (shown below) Added a 'Recently viewed players' option on Player Comparison screen. The "i" tooltip will now appear next to the players on Goal50 and NXGN news items. Users can now add players from their Youth Squads to their Squad Planner. Fixed an issue where the Commercial Summary News did not display names/shirt numbers for most sold shirts. User can now open Past Match report when playing in low resolution on Calendar > Fixtures. The “Clear all” button now functions as intended when viewing a list of player recommendations. The correct fixture result now appears in Club Site -> About Club -> Latest results. Fixed an issue where IP/OOP role tiles would sometimes show the incorrect position for players. Own Goal scorers are no longer duplicated in the Calendar. Club hyperlinks on Club reports now function as intended. The Recruitment Focus tile now correctly displays the active number of focuses instead of the total number of focuses. Fixed an issue where the FM Menu couldn't be closed when using the "X" button upon loading a save game. The Medical Centre tile now displays the correct icon on 'players at risk of injury. The Shortlist tile now updates in real time. The Transfer Window tile no longer displays as closed when the user declines to make an offer message. The Match Momentum legend now matches the displayed colours in the card and tile. Enabled sorting by player and by expected playing time in 'Playing time expectations for new season' Portal message. The Defensive Line tile no longer appears twice in All Instructions > Out of Possession tab. Tactics Evaluation will now display correctly when first opened. Fixed an issue where the Mark Specific Player list of players only appeared after reopening the instruction card. Fixed an issue where the mini pitches weren't appearing in the Formation Picker -> Suggested tab. Fixed an issue where the season date text displayed within Transfer History card was incorrect. The xG bar will now be coloured correctly on the Data Hub card. Fixed the Squad Planner Type tab not being highlighted when opening. Various search filters within the Player Database now function as intended; International Caps, Scouting Knowledge, ‘Days since last scouted’, Player footedness, to name a few. Position map now displays appropriately for Youth Candidates. Improved the colour contrast of the Reset button and the card's background on the Code of Conduct message. Transfers, Loans, and Wages: Various tweaks to Men's transfer values across multiple nations. Tweaks made to AI clubs loan offers Tweaks made to Intermediary Suggestions. Improved various transfer-related logics for Saudi clubs. Improved wage and transfer budget distribution logic for AI clubs. Improved advice consistency between Transfer and Contract negotiations. Improvements made to the AI Transfer Negotiations when using Buy Back Fees or alternate Transfer Dates. Reduced the transfer budgets for Women’s teams to more realistic levels in relation to club finances. Tweaks to player wage demands in Women’s Football. Improved AI logic when using Buy Back clauses in Women’s Football. Tweaks to player interest for high-profile free agents. Fixed an issue where AI clubs would include future fees in loan deals for players with less than 12 months remaining on their contract. Added a ‘Sign Replacement First’ option back into the main transfer negotiation. AI clubs will now set more realistic goals during negotiations for loan players. Fixed an issue where AI clubs would ask for the loan back of a player who is already out on loan. Tweaks made to ensure AI clubs only make offers they can afford. Fixed an issue where user would receive transfer offers when selecting multiple players to be loan listed. Improved the messaging surrounding users who are unable to enter contract negotiation for a player that has no interest. Fixed an issue where a player would lose work permit after joining permanently in a Mandatory Future Fee deal. Wage percentages now populate correctly when the user switches from Transfer Offer to Loan Offer tab. Reduction in the number of non-negotiable transfer offers made by the AI for youth players. Adjustments made to how AI clubs offer minimum fee release clauses. Users can now offer a player near retirement a staff-only contract. Player wage will now display correctly even if exceeding the maximum amount the user can offer within the Contract Offer tool. Fixed an issue when offering a player via TransferRoom caused the action to be inactive for a month. The correct reasoning will now be given when user selects 'Cancel proposal' for player currently under offer within TransferRoom Out card. The wage budget now updates in real time within the Recruitment Budgets tile when the user alters the budget. Fixed an issue where the Set for Release and Instruct Director of Football to Negotiate renewal actions did not function correctly within ‘Contracts set to expire’ message. The correct amount that is to be deducted from next season’s transfer budget will now be displayed within the ‘Set to Move’ on loan portal message. Offer contract action will now become inactive after making an offer for a player. The Playing Monthly Fee will now correctly display within Loan Offer messages. Fixed an issue with ‘Wage After Reaching International Appearances’ clause not functioning correctly for players who already have caps. Fixed an issue where the Wage Percentages when offering a player out via TransferRoom for loan would sometimes appear as N/A. Misc: Improvements to the variety and relevance of News shown on the ‘For You’ News tab. Fixed issues related to the UEFA Nation Co-efficient calculation for Bonus points and Playoff round results. Users can now arrange friendlies for youth team squads. Fixed an issue where U21 players with 2+ years in the club were unable to play in the UEFA Champions League. Fixed an issue where you could register more players than required via the 'Ask assistant to pick' option. Added some new press conference questions surrounding player performance and tactics topics. Improved attribute distribution for Newgen goalkeepers. Fixed an issue where the user would be informed about female youth players being released when playing in the men's league (and vice versa). Fixed an issue where the Youth Candidates item would appear multiple times within portal messages. Functionality added to send B team staff on coaching courses. Fixed an issue where text incorrectly stated that signing a player would help fulfil the development of players using the club's youth system objective. Fixed an issue where there was no option in a team unhappiness meeting to explain that a player wanted you to accept a transfer offer. Fixed an issue where the Prize money message incorrectly stated the club drew, when in fact they won. Changing the collective win bonus now happens in real time. More accurate commercial income for high reputation women's football clubs. AI teams will no longer actively attempt to recruit managers when their league is not loaded in the database. Various improvements made to AI Club logic when sacking their managers. Fixed an issue where a player would get upset over being sold despite only leaving on loan. 'Actions' and 'Observations' on Meeting Summaries now display correctly. Fixed an issue where the Board would always give you more time in the last chance meeting. Fixed an issue where Human managers would not get offered a new contract by the board. The Club Vision choices will no longer include the preliminary rounds if you have qualified directly for the UEFA Champions League. Competitions > Stages > XG Table now has the correct calculations when compared with the League Table. Improvements made to AI manager sackings in the Women's game. Fan reaction to transfers will now be more accurately displayed. 'opt' and 'frt' status icons will now display correctly. Fixed an issue where post-match player ratings data shown in the fixture schedule wouldn't be generated. Players who trained in England for 3 years before 21st birthday will no longer show as ‘0 years at club’ in Squad Selection Rules. Fixed an issue where stadiums without seats would display as having 0 capacity. Fixed an issue where the Staff Meeting advice did not show which Recruitment Focus you should be making. Fixed an issue where Transfer Completed message doesn't mention that player has joined on an ESC permit. Fixed an issue with the Squad Planner not updating immediately when trying to re-add a removed player. Fixed issues where various non-playing roles would incorrectly be selected by default during Manager Creation. Functionality to search through messages now works on all tabs. ‘Near Matches’ view is now implemented into the Recruitment Focus tool. ‘Number of Club Members' on the Supporters card is now better displayed. Fixed a rare issue where the user would be unable to retire. ‘Overall’ now appears as a Type on the Debts and Loans card within Finances. Fixed board happiness logic regarding the number of goals conceded. Recruitment Focus tile now only displays active focus’. User return date will now appear correctly on the processing card when on holiday. Scouted players will now appear in the player comparison list within the player report. Goals scored from penalties will now correctly show in calendar fixtures. Fixed an issue where going on holiday would skip past friendlies despite selecting Holiday to Next Match. The ‘Listed for Transfer’ status icon will now correctly update on the Player Report card when a player leaves on loan. Fixed a rare issue where the ‘Improve First Team Coaching Staff’ promise would be deemed a ‘pass’ immediately. Fixed an issue where the promise to "Strengthen the first team squad at right-back" would fail despite suitable improvements being made. More accurate attendances for cup competitions & friendlies in Women’s Football. Fixed the Award Bonuses option incorrectly appearing within Staff Contract Negotiations. Staff Members will no longer be described as a Free Agent when employed by the user's club. Fixed an issue where the ‘Delegate Attends League Press Conferences’ button was visible when meeting the media for the first time. Fixed an issue where Staff Non-Contract Expiry dates would display as 2/1/1900 within the Staff Database. Fixed an issue where Managerial Vacancies were not updating properly when a job was available. Fixed an issue where the user was unable to view the league tables for some of the U19 division leagues. Fixed an issue where user was able to request a team report for a women’s team when managing a men’s club (and vice versa). "Flu" is no longer described as being caused by a training incident. Norwegian players will now have correct knowledge of English Language. Competitions & Rule groups: General Removed redundant “all groups” tabs and tables showing in rules cards where these were not relevant. Australia A-League - Change to Salary Cap rules from 2025/26 onwards. Austria Addressed fixture congestion. Updated league format due to Stripfing's bankruptcy. Africa Correct teams now take part in AFCON 2025. Fixed African Champions League disciplinary rules which were causing unrealistic suspensions. Asia Fixed multiple issues for all three Asian club continental competitions. Fixed regionalisation issues in group stages and matchups in knockout rounds. Updated squad registration rules and removed redundant foreign player match rules. Belgium Updated rules for Belgian Challenger Pro League - 2025/26- U23 Teams. Fixed issue where Club NXT players would be on holiday during 3 rounds of Second tier Belgian League - Challenger Pro League. 2025/26 - Belgian First National Amateur Division now correctly appears in game. Brazil Updated 2026 transfer and registration window dates. Removed extinct U23 Championship. Chile Updated sub rules and removed extra time for Chile Cup. Added points deduction for Santiago Morning. China Updated available Super League squad numbers for allocation to 60. Corrected number of relegations from Chinese National First Division in 2025. Colombia Updated TV Deal. Updated Second Division scheduling. Denmark All Danish teams now enter the Danish Cup. Europe National and Club coefficients updated. Clubs should play teams from the same nation in the League Phase of European competitions far less frequently. Egypt Fixed malfunctioning registration window for Premier Division. Fixed issue with real life squad numbers not being present for Premier Division clubs. England Added Sheffield Wednesday points deduction. Drawn National League Cup group stage games now go to penalties for an extra point. Updated incorrect Carabao Cup scheduling that was causing fixtures in the opening weekend of the Championship to be incorrectly played on a Friday. Fixed very rare issue where competitions were not scheduling in the following season due to an unlikely set of circumstances meaning the National League playoffs were not completing. WSL - Added rule to allow U21 players to be eligible without registration. Finland All relevant teams should now enter the Finnish Cup. France Updated third division format as well as updated French dates. Germany Fixed incorrect scheduling in 2025/26 Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 seasons. Greece Updated sub rules in Super League 1 and Greek Cup. Added U21 match rule in Greek Cup. Hong Kong Updated League Cup foreign player and sub rules. Made various youth competition updates. Indonesia Updated squad registration rules in Indonesian Championship. Italy U23 clubs no longer appear incorrectly in the Italian Cup. Japan Updated incorrect squad registration squad size requirements for 2025 season. Updated unrealistic transfer and registration window dates from 2026/27 season onwards. Updated substitution rules for Special Tournament playoff stages. Malaysia Fixed incorrect match rule in A1 League that was stopping users from naming multiple U22 players in matches. Updated Super League foreign player match rules. Updated cup competition scheduling. Northern Ireland Corrected date and venue for 2026 Bet McLean Cup final. Added extra time in North West Cup. Peru Removed First Division squad registration squad size and squad number limits. Fixed issue with team not receiving prize money when winning both stages of league. Updated First Division sub rules. Portugal Updated transfer and registration window dates for all leagues. Fixed incorrect registration window dates for Second League. Removed incorrect U21 player match rule from League Cup. Teams now start with 0 points in Third Division Championship Group. Poland Updated match and sorting rules. Russia Fixed foreign player match rules not being correct in 2025/26 season. Updated Russian Cup sub rules. Romania Fixed first team only Registration rule not functioning correctly. Scotland Removed replays from Scottish Cup. Spain Spanish Women's First Division - Foreign player rule is now correct. Singapore Updated match rules for Premier Division. Corrected Community Shield date. Added VAR to appropriate competitions. Sweden Updated Swedish Women's Cup scheduling for future seasons. South America Updated Copa Libertadores draw dates. Updated U20 Copa Libertadores schedules for 2025 and 2026. South Korea Clubs can now sign foreign GKs successfully from the 2026 season. U.S.A Waiver Claim acquisitions now appear in Transfer History. Fixed issue where all rounds in MLS Superdraft were listed as Round 0. Fixed issue where MLS & NWSL's squad registration rules display unfulfilled incorrectly in the off-season. Fixed issue where MLS Draft shortlisting doesn't function correctly. Passing in a MLS Draft will now function correctly. Resolved issue where assistant manager would sometimes draft players on users behalf. NWSL - International Slots have been updated. Uruguay Updated Uruguayan Cup schedule. Wales Fixed unrealistic scheduling for JD Premier from 2026/27 season onwards. World Updated eligible hosts of FIFA Club World Cup. Online: Fixed multiple soft lock issues when using both idle managers and processing after options. Re-enabled 'Disable following other humans' preference. Fixed an issue where all users would receive Team Report if one user requests one. Manager Password - 'Resume Control' password field text is now correctly masked. Enter/Return keys now work when searching for a server manually or entering a password. In-Game Editor: Updated the access to the IGE to be top bar button only. Added the functionality to import/export attribute templates. Added a Staff role option when moving a player who are eligible for staff roles to another club. Disabled the 'Confirm' button when using Move to club (Staff) on the users manager and selecting an inactive team. Fixed an issue where the 'Allow Squad Registration Anytime' function wasn't working as intended. Fixed an issue where the Men's and Women's National Team's editable youth ratings were swapped. Fixed an issue where the 'Nation declared youth level' was incorrectly named as 'Declared for nation'. Fixed various issues related to the 'Remove All Injuries' button for both the player and club. Job roles will now clearly state what club they are for. The enter key is no longer needed to search in the IGE. Fixed an issue where the field for Wage shows per week, regardless of the users setting. Fixed an issue when moving a staff member to be your youth or reserve team manager would also remove you from your manager's job. When adding homegrown eligibility to a player, only clubs from the respective men’s/women’s database will now display.