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 

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  

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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 

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.

Additional dropdown option in the main and secondary navigation bars

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New Stages screen

Football Manager 26

Key Changes:

1. Matchday Shouts 

2. Added legacy preference option to continue through messages via the space bar

3. Match Engine Updates

4. Improved post-match and past match report screens

5. 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:

1. Matchday Shouts 

2. Match Engine Updates

3. Polish and refinement done to the User Interface

4. Tweaks to the variety and relevance of the News shown in the Portal

5. 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:

1. Updated player database

2. Increased the number of national teams that are manageable

3. Added more variety to manager initial interview player responses

4. Various bug fixes, including budget related issues and an injury crisis triggering

5. 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)

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. 

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. 

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. 

You’ll experience more dramatic match days, an upgraded UI, a more personalised Manager avatar creator and much more. There are also a host of new licences to explore, including the Premier League and leading women’s football competitions like the Barclays Women's Super League, the National Women's Soccer League and the Sompo WE League.

For more on this season’s new additions, dive into our dedicated feature blog.

In FM26 Touch, football belongs to you and your vision. It’s time to change the game.

Vă anunț cu mare entuziasmus că am început lucrul la o traducere completă în română pentru Football Manager 2026 (FM26). Acesta este un proiect pasional, făcut de un fan pentru comunitate.

Stadiul proiectului: 🟢 În plină desfășurare!
Sunt mândru să vă anunț că am depășit deja primul prag semnificativ: peste 10% din traducere este finalizată! Primul meci este câștigat, dar mai avem un drum lung în față.

Ce va include traducerea:

• Interfața principală a jocului (meniuri, setări)

• Toate textele din joc (conferințe de presă, interacțiuni cu jucători, știri)

• Traduceri pentru competiții, echipe, premii (acolo unde are sens)

• ...și multe altele!

Scopul este să joci FM26 cu aceeași fluență ca un joc nativ românesc.

Cum poți ajuta proiectul (dacă dorești)!

1. Cu o donație voluntară: Pentru cei care doresc să sprijine simbolic efortul și să-mi ofere o cafea în plus pentru motivare, o puteți face printr-o donație voluntară (orice sumă doriți). Aceasta nu este obligatorie, ci doar o gest de apreciere.

   • linkul poţi să îl pui la semnătură sau unde vrei tu, nu în post

Important: Traducerea va rămâne COMPLET GRATUITĂ pentru toată lumea, indiferent de susținere. Oricine va putea descărca și utiliza traducerea fără cost.

Ce părere aveți? Vă place cum arată? Ați fi interesați de așa ceva? Vă aștept părerile și sugestiile mai jos!

Urmăriți acest topic pentru updates!

After initially rolling out yesterday onto the Steam Public Beta Track, we’re pleased to say that update 26.0.6 is now available for FM26 on Steam, Epic, and Microsoft Store. 

The update includes more than 250 fixes and tweaks, including: tweaks to player wage demands, the option to select an FPS limit within ‘Preferences’, and the reintroduction of the training calendar for youth teams. A full changelist can be seen below. 

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 reverting to the retail version and save game compatibility. 

FM26 Console and FM26 Touch 

As mentioned earlier in the week, we hoped to release an update for FM26 Console this week.  Owing to the submissions process, this will now come next week, followed subsequently by an update to FM26 Touch on Apple Arcade. As we get closer to pushing that update live, we’ll provide further clarity on timings. 

FM26 Mobile 

Yesterday we released update 26.0.3 for FM26 Mobile. This saw a host of stability fixes and gameplay improvements, while also addressing community-raised issues. The full change list is available here. 

Match Engine 

Further to today's update, work is underway to provide a new Match Engine version in December.  

We can now share some of the scheduled changes, which will include: 

• 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 AI tweaks 

FM26 Update (26.0.6) - Changelist (non-exhaustive)

• Further extensive polish and refinement done to the User Interface. 

• Further extensive crash and stability fixes.  

• Further fixes to freezes at Half-Time during Human vs. Human Online Matches. 

• Further improvements made to in game translations.  

• Fixed freeze issue in Online Games when using Large Custom Databases. 

• Fixed soft lock while trying to view a past match. 

• Fixed issue preventing user from accessing/making changes to the youth teams Training Calendar. 

• Added preference option for user to select their desired FPS setting, or to match that of their monitor refresh rate. 

• Tweaks made to the general screen flow. 

• Preference added to adjust the quality of the crowd. 

• Fixed an issue where the incorrect amount of European co-efficient points would be added following a result in the 2nd leg of knockout round stage matches.  

• Fixed issue where Association Coefficients weren't being correctly allocated for the qualifying and playoff stages of European competitions. 

• Fixed issue that caused current season co-efficient total to display as zero until end of season.  

• Improved logic behind youth player wage demands.   

• Improved logic behind player wage demands in the lower leagues. 

• Fixed issue where player condition would always display full. 

• Tweaked frequency of rain occurring during matches. 

• Snow will now appear on the outside of stadiums, not just on the pitch. 

• Fixed crash when continuing with club from United Arab Emirates (UAE) during Advanced Game Setup.  

• Loading a tactic within a match now functions as intended.  

• Fixed issue preventing user from assigning shirt number to players out on loan.  

• Fixed issue where home shirt icon would always display in the in-match Tactics Planner, regardless of the kit worn on the day.  

• Data Hub > Last Match > Summary will now display data from the correct match.  

• Fixed Place of Birth functionality within Manager Creation.  

• Clicking ‘Apply’ when selecting which attributes to filter between on the Player Search now takes you back to the correct landing page.  

• Fixed issue where all subs would display as “S1” on team talks.  

• Fixed issue where Ligue 1 trophy image would display regardless of the competition.  

• Fixed an issue where the Prize Money portal message would incorrectly state that the user had drawn.  

• Added a Recruitment Budgets tile to the Finance Summary.  

• Fixed an issue allowing the user to create a Recruitment Focus for a Women’s competition despite managing a Men’s team, and vice versa.  

• Refined AI logic of Saudi based clubs when it comes to buying players.  

• Fixed functionality when making a sub via the dropdown menus within the in-match Tactics Planner.  

• Match highlights should now be in sync for users playing in Online saves.  

• Passing Risk player instruction will now display correctly locked as “Take More Risks” for a Midfield Playmaker role. 

• Fixed issue where the sub keeper would display in an outfield kit in the in-match Tactics Planner.  

• Fixed issue allowing for ineligible players to sometimes be registered.  

• Fixed issue where Team Leaders meeting would include the very player the meeting is about.  

• Fixed an issue allowing user to renegotiate transfer/loan fee despite contract terms already being agreed.  

• Improved squad building logic of top clubs.  

• Players will more appropriately decline entering contract negotiations upfront if there is a large discrepancy between the desired wage and the max wage the club can offer. 

• Fixed issue where Finance Graph would always display in USD.  

• Club > Finances will now display the correct data for Income and Expenditure.  

• In match Opposition Instructions will now correctly reflect any substitutions that have been made.  

• Fixed issue preventing the Sponsorships card in Finances from being opened.  

• Fixed issue where sponsorship end date would display as 1/1/1900.  

• First team players no longer wear a substitutes bib during pre-match team talk. 

• Tweaks to how a player’s current reputation is processed following a match.  

• Fixed issue preventing user from leading of all required team talks if they are in charge of multiple teams. 

• USA – Adjust Cap Impact bar will now function correctly.  

• Player Comparison polygon graph will now display the correct attribute points.  

  IGE  

• Fixed the functionality of editing a player that is also a staff member at the same club with the In-Game Editor (IGE).  

• Corrected the functionality when editing the Stadium Condition field in the IGE.  

• Editing the Foreground/Background colour of a club within the IGE will now correctly save state.  

• Fixed issue causing the IGE icon/menus to appear even if user had chosen to turn feature off within save.  

• Maximising Existing Familiarity within the IGE will now update instantly.  

• Fixed crash in the IGE when editing the contract expiry date of a non-player.

For instructions on how to access and download the update, please visit our guide, here.

This update will contain the 200+ fixes communicated on Tuesday (18th November) as well as some additional tweaks and changes we brought forward while the knock-on issue reported yesterday was being resolved. You can view the full change list below.

Steam Public Beta Track Change List (non exhaustive)

• Further extensive polish and refinement done to the User Interface. 

• Further extensive crash and stability fixes.  

• Further fixes to freezes at Half-Time during Human vs. Human Online Matches. 

• Further improvements made to in game translations.  

• Fixed freeze issue in Online Games when using Large Custom Databases. 

• Fixed soft lock while trying to view a past match. 

• Fixed issue preventing user from accessing/making changes to the youth teams Training Calendar. 

• Added preference option for user to select their desired FPS setting, or to match that of their monitor refresh rate. 

• Tweaks made to the general screen flow. 

• Preference added to adjust the quality of the crowd. 

• Fixed an issue where the incorrect amount of European co-efficient points would be added following a result in the 2nd leg of knockout round stage matches.  

• Fixed issue where Association Coefficients weren't being correctly allocated for the qualifying and playoff stages of European competitions. 

• Fixed issue that caused current season co-efficient total to display as zero until end of season.  

• Improved logic behind youth player wage demands.   

• Improved logic behind player wage demands in the lower leagues. 

• Fixed issue where player condition would always display full. 

• Tweaked frequency of rain occurring during matches. 

• Snow will now appear on the outside of stadiums, not just on the pitch. 

• Fixed crash when continuing with club from United Arab Emirates (UAE) during Advanced Game Setup.  

• Loading a tactic within a match now functions as intended.  

• Fixed issue preventing user from assigning shirt number to players out on loan.  

• Fixed issue where home shirt icon would always display in the in-match Tactics Planner, regardless of the kit worn on the day.  

• Data Hub > Last Match > Summary will now display data from the correct match.  

• Fixed Place of Birth functionality within Manager Creation.  

• Clicking ‘Apply’ when selecting which attributes to filter between on the Player Search now takes you back to the correct landing page.  

• Fixed issue where all subs would display as “S1” on team talks.  

• Fixed issue where Ligue 1 trophy image would display regardless of the competition.  

• Fixed an issue where the Prize Money portal message would incorrectly state that the user had drawn.  

• Added a Recruitment Budgets tile to the Finance Summary.  

• Fixed an issue allowing the user to create a Recruitment Focus for a Women’s competition despite managing a Men’s team, and vice versa.  

• Refined AI logic of Saudi based clubs when it comes to buying players.  

• Fixed functionality when making a sub via the dropdown menus within the in-match Tactics Planner.  

• Match highlights should now be in sync for users playing in Online saves.  

• Passing Risk player instruction will now display correctly locked as “Take More Risks” for a Midfield Playmaker role. 

• Fixed issue where the sub keeper would display in an outfield kit in the in-match Tactics Planner.  

• Fixed issue allowing for ineligible players to sometimes be registered.  

• Fixed issue where Team Leaders meeting would include the very player the meeting is about.  

• Fixed an issue allowing user to renegotiate transfer/loan fee despite contract terms already being agreed.  

• Improved squad building logic of top clubs.  

• Players will more appropriately decline entering contract negotiations upfront if there is a large discrepancy between the desired wage and the max wage the club can offer. 

• Fixed issue where Finance Graph would always display in USD.  

• Club > Finances will now display the correct data for Income and Expenditure.  

• In match Opposition Instructions will now correctly reflect any substitutions that have been made.  

• Fixed issue preventing the Sponsorships card in Finances from being opened.  

• Fixed issue where sponsorship end date would display as 1/1/1900.  

• First team players no longer wear a substitutes bib during pre-match team talk. 

• Tweaks to how a player’s current reputation is processed following a match.  

• Fixed issue preventing user from leading of all required team talks if they are in charge of multiple teams. 

• USA – Adjust Cap Impact bar will now function correctly.  

• Player Comparison polygon graph will now display the correct attribute points.  

• IGE:  

• Fixed the functionality of editing a player that is also a staff member at the same club with the In-Game Editor (IGE).  

• Corrected the functionality when editing the Stadium Condition field in the IGE.  

• Editing the Foreground/Background colour of a club within the IGE will now correctly save state.  

• Fixed issue causing the IGE icon/menus to appear even if user had chosen to turn feature off within save.  

• Maximising Existing Familiarity within the IGE will now update instantly.  

• Fixed crash in the IGE when editing the contract expiry date of a non-player.

Following a successful Steam Public Beta track test, we can confirm that the FM26 update (26.0.4) has now been rolled out across Steam, Epic and Microsoft Store. 

For queries about how to update on Steam, Epic and Microsoft Store, 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. 

This update delivers more than 300 fixes and quality of life improvements, with the most notable enhancements outlined below. Key highlights include new preferences for adjusting attribute colours, a preference to turn off/alter the speed of UI transitions, as well as a 1.5x Match Speed option, all introduced in response to your early beta feedback.   

The next update for the Steam beta track is already underway (details to follow), and it’s set to introduce a legacy preference to advance through messages with the spacebar, which we’ve been working on since the initial beta feedback came in. Similarly, as soon as we get through platform submissions, the Steam beta track update will be rolled out to everyone thereafter. 

We can also confirm that updates for Football Manager 26 Console, Football Manager 26 Touch and Football Manager 26 Mobile are due next week, subject to the submissions process. The Football Manager 26 Console update will address Match Engine performance and the radial wheel not functioning correctly as well as other key issues you have raised in community feedback. 

FM26 Update 26.0.4 Change list (non-exhaustive): 

• Substantial crash and stability fixes. 

• Numerous string translation fixes. 

• Numerous text overlaps and misalignment fixes. 

• Numerous tile/card polish. 

• Further fixes to Matches Freezing at start of the second half in Single-Player Career 

• Added a preference to turn off/alter the speed of UI transitions between screens 

• Change to default colouring of attributes to make them more distinguishable. 

• Added preference option to allow users to customise attribute colours. 

• Added 1.5x Match Speed during highlights and 4x Match Speed between highlights 

• Manually scouting a player will now correctly delegate an appropriate scout. 

• Newgen portraits will now appear during match broadcast graphics. 

• Fixed issue preventing subs processing that were made at halftime via the tactics screen. 

• Fixed issue where white match ball would be used in snowy weather. 

• Set piece attributes are now visible when setting Set Piece/Penalty takers. 

• Tactic Familiarity will now correctly progress over time within Match Day > Tactics. 

• Fixed issue causing World Golden Ball award to be skewed towards South American players. 

• Text scaling preference option will now be saved after exiting the game. 

• Fixed issue preventing user from closing Fixtures & Results popup post-match. 

• Fixed issue causing Player Database to return incorrect results if user switched between Interest Levels 

• Fixed issue forcing user to holiday past End of Season Team Meeting 

• Staff Responsibilities has been made more accessible and easier to locate. 

• Selecting any carousel option besides the first on the 'Club Staff' now takes you to the correct view 

• Career Stats will no longer display GK columns for outfield players 

• Fixed issue preventing users to progress through UCL Squad Registration despite correct number of Homegrown players included. 

• Correct pronouns will now be used within ‘Ask Agent About Availability’ conversation. 

• Mental Attributes will now display correctly when set within the Staff Database tool. 

• Fixed issue where there was no way to tell which clubs were promoted/relegated via Season Preview 

• Club badges are now shown on the Media Dream Eleven 

• Back navigational directional arrow shortcut now functional across cards/tools 

• Overall start/until dates within Club > Finances > Debts & Loans will no longer display 01/01/1900. 

• Fixed issue where Squad Numbers would be missing if making a single substitution. 

• Injury icon now better displayed on contrasting red kits. 

• User can now select ‘None’ as an option for Individual Training. 

• User can now remove previously set Individual Training Focus. 

• Career > Managerial Vacancies will now display both men’s and women’s teams. 

• Fixed issue where player would reject the own asking price that they themselves had set. 

• Fixed issue preventing user from continuing if loanee was injured on international duty. 

• Manager Creation > Accessories will now correctly reflect colour changes. 

• Manager Creation > Fixed wrinkles slider not applying 

• Manager attire choices will now save correctly. 

• Fixed issue where remove button was not displaying in Squad Planner 

• Fixed User being able to sell instalments within clauses tool 

• Club Header in Welcome Pack will now display the correct information. 

• User can now only mortgage transfer instalments from the point they took over, not from real world transfers that occurred pre-game start date. 

• Refined 2025 squad registration rules for the NWSL. 

• “Exit Talks” button now functions correctly within Contract Negotiations. 

• Reworked Match Momentum Graph to better show teams with dark colouring. 

• Opposition team will now be highlighted in Europa/Conference League pre match league tables. 

• Winners will now display within Competitions Card. 

• User is now always taken back to portal after using instant result for a friendly match 

• Red card icon will now correctly display for each respective team within the Scorebar of men’s Champions League matches. 

• Fixed spacing of the aggregate score within the Scorebar of men’s Champions League matches. 

• Space bar can now be used to interrupt holiday or processing. 

• Fixed issue where “Find Similar Player To…” within Player Database wouldn’t filter out correct results. 

• Fixture tile on Portal will now correctly update post-match. 

• The “Scouting Finished” message headline will now display the name of the player. 

• The “Intermediary Suggestion” headline will now display the name of the player. 

• Fixed issue causing the Attributes Graph within Progress Report not to display graph lines. 

• Added a Leave button to Continue panel so spectators of an online match can leave during halftime. 

• Fixed inconsistency of teams being selected by default via 'Quick Start' 

• Fixed “non-EU” rule in Serie A that was preventing certain players being registered in game despite being registered in real life. 

• Unmanageable divisions will no longer display within Advanced Game Setup. 

• Improved in-game tooltips, resolving issues with text wrapping and display location logic 

• Tooltip has been readded to First Team > Form to display numeric rating. 

• Changed the colour styling on First Team > Position Selectors to ensure the position selectors reflect the team selection correctly 

• Fixed issue preventing Medical Centre > Season Summary table from loading despite having injured player. 

Topicul oficial este aici: https://community.sports-interactive.com/bugtracker/1644_football-manager-26-bugs-tracker/2092_known-issues/fm26-beta-known-issue-list-non-exhaustive-r23738/

We are extremely grateful to everyone who’s taken the time to share feedback and report bugs since the launch of the FM26 Advanced Access Beta last Thursday.

Your feedback has been extremely valuable in helping us to identify and prioritise fixes.

Our teams are continuing to evaluate all feedback and bug submissions with the aim of identifying opportunities to enhance stability, performance, and the overall gameplay experience.

As it stands, our current intention is to deliver updates to the Public Beta branch on Steam on Tuesday (28 October), Wednesday (29 October), and Thursday (30 October) this week. Due to how the Public Beta branch works, we will not be able to provide Beta branch access to those who are playing via the Epic Games Store.

Please note that this is a proposed plan and all builds still need to pass internal Quality Assurance (QA) checks before release. Any updates that don’t make it through testing will be flagged in the following day’s communication, along with details on what to expect next.

In the meantime, please do keep submitting issues via our official FM26 Bug Tracker – these go directly to the QA and development teams. We have noticed a significant number of duplicate posts regarding similar issues.

To assist our team in managing the volume more efficiently, please use the search function in the Bug Tracker beforehand to check if your issue has already been reported. If it has, you can give the thread a +1 using the upvoting mechanic which allows us to see how widespread an issue is. If you can't find your issue, then please do submit a new bug report.

If you have general feedback about the game, we’d also encourage you to leave your feedback on our official Feedback thread.

Once again, your support is key to making FM26 the best it can be, and we truly appreciate your patience and support as we continue to work on the game.

Whether you’re a veteran of the series or stepping into the dugout for the first time, there’s always more to discover about the beautiful game. Explore the official Football Manager hub for tactics, game experience, league guides, tutorials and plenty more to enhance your game.

Primele subiecte abordate le găsiţi aici:

• https://www.footballmanager.com/the-dugout/first-10-things-do-fm26

• https://www.footballmanager.com/the-dugout/starting-your-first-save-fm26

• https://www.footballmanager.com/the-dugout/top-10-teams-manage-fm26

• https://www.footballmanager.com/the-dugout/mastering-fm26-ui

• Centralized Hub: Multiple scouting and transfer areas are consolidated into a single, intuitive Recruitment hub in the navigation bar.

• Recruitment Overview: The home screen provides a clearer snapshot of transfer priorities, including:

  • Recruitment Objectives: A tile summarizing expectations from the board and fans regarding the transfer market.

  • Immediate Needs: A direct link to the Squad Planner to identify and address any depth issues.

  • Contracts Tile: A visual breakdown of contract lengths, highlighting players with less than 12 months left to prioritize renewals or replacement scouting.

• Staff Recruitment: The sub-menu retains all necessary tools for shaping the backroom team.

2. TransferRoom-Powered Tools (New in FM26)

The collaboration with TransferRoom introduces two major real-life inspired tools for managing incoming and outgoing transfers:

A. Requirements (Buying Players)

• Direct Communication: This tool allows you to communicate your exact needs directly with every other club in the game world.

• Advert Creation: You can specify detailed requirements for the player you are seeking, including:

  • Position and preferred In Possession/Out of Possession player roles.

  • Expected playing time (from star player to squad depth).

  • Type of transfer (permanent, loan, etc.) and age profile.

• Streamlined Process: Clubs with matching players will respond, and your Director of Football will offer recommendations, allowing you to quickly approach the agent, scout the player, or make an offer.

B. Pitch Opportunities (Selling Players)

• Market Insight: This feature is the counterpart to Requirements, allowing you to view the specific needs of other clubs in your game world.

• Direct Offer: You can filter the requirements (by transfer or loan) and directly offer a player who is surplus to your needs to a club that is actively looking for that profile.

• Pitch Activity Tab: Used to track all players you have offered out and any resulting transfer bids.

3. Smarter Scouting and Match Engine Changes

• In/Out of Possession Roles in Scouting: You can now use the new In and Out of Possession roles when setting up Recruitment Focuses and general scouting searches.

• Smarter Reports: Scout reports now provide feedback on whether a potential signing is a natural fit for your current tactical formations.

• Under-the-Hood Improvements: Other changes designed to increase realism include:

  • Tweaks to how AI clubs sign younger players to satisfy Club Visions.

  • Further adjustments to AI squad building logic.

  • FFP (Financial Fair Play) having a greater impact on AI recruitment.

  • New transfer clauses for individual player awards.

  • Better logic for preferred positions in loan negotiations and more loans with future fees/buyback clauses.

  • Improvements to when and why AI clubs recall loaned players early.

Detalii aici: https://www.footballmanager.com/fm26/features/powered-transferroom-fm26s-recruitment-revamp

In Possession, Out of Possession...

1. Separate In Possession and Out of Possession Formations

• Dual Formations: Managers can now select two distinct formations when creating a tactic:

  • In Possession: The base structure defining player positioning when the team has the ball (e.g., building from the back).

  • Out of Possession: The shape the team adopts when defending in a settled block (e.g., a 4-3-3 with the ball might transition to a 4-1-4-1 off the ball).

• Flexibility: While the game suggests complementary defensive shapes, managers have full freedom to select any combination, with backroom staff flagging overly risky or impractical setups.

• Tactics Menu Redesign: The menu offers four distinct views: In Possession, Out of Possession, Both (side-by-side comparison), and Combined (showing average positions and used for central team selection).

2. The Visualiser

• New Tool: A powerful feature found in the Team Instructions menu that shows how formations and tactics play out on the pitch, divided into three vertical zones (thirds of the field).

• Phases of Play: By clicking on the grid squares, managers can see how a player's positioning and the team's shape shift as the ball moves through different phases of play (e.g., an Inside Wing-Back drifting into a Defensive Midfield position as the team attacks).

3. Evolved Player Roles

• Overhaul: Player roles have been redefined to fully support the dual formation system.

• In Possession Roles: The existing roles have been reviewed, with some receiving new names (e.g., Goodbye to Mezzala, Enganche, Trequartista), new functionality (e.g., Inside Forward), and entirely new roles, such as:

  • No-Nonsense Goalkeeper

  • Overlapping Centre-Back

  • Playmaking Wing-Back

  • Midfield Playmaker

  • Wide Forward

  • Channel Forward

• New Out of Possession Roles: An entirely new set of roles dictate how players operate when defending (e.g., high press, low block). A player's suitability for these roles depends on positional familiarity and key attributes.

• Removed Duties: The traditional 'Duties' system has been removed, as the flexibility of the dual formations and role sets provides a clearer picture of player instructions.

4. Match Engine and Intelligence Upgrades

The Match Engine has been revamped to reflect the new tactical freedom, including:

• Passing: Rewritten pass risk assessment for more incisive, line-breaking passes, and increased player creativity (sliding passes around defenders, lifting the ball).

• Dribbling: Upgraded dribbling logic, allowing players to stand up markers and burst past them. Inside-footed wingers cut inside more naturally.

• Attacking: Midfielders time half-space runs more intelligently, and forwards are sharper at spotting and executing cutback opportunities. A new team instruction, Pass to Feet, is introduced.

• Defending: Refined team structures and pressing shapes, reworked interception logic, and significant upgrades to Goalkeeper save logic and distribution.

El poate fi comandat momentan de pe următoarele magazine online:

• Steam: https://store.footballmanager.com/checkout?productId=199&platformId=266&checkoutpage=true

• Epic Games: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/football-manager-26-080e85

• XBox; https://www.xbox.com/en-GB/games/store/productid/9pd0z90216rj

Nowhere is that truer than a game like Football Manager - every line-up tweak, transfer negotiation and slice of dressing room drama shapes your season, and the UI is where you make it happen.

In Football Manager 26, you’ll experience an entirely overhauled UI from day one. Our new visual identity brings a more intuitive way to explore and define every element of life in the dugout. 

Let’s dive into the detail… 

FM26’s reimagined UI is a product of a clear vision from our Design Team, direct community feedback and data on how you’ve navigated previous editions of FM. 

There were 3 clear principles when designing the FM26 UI: Efficiency, Familiarity, and Predictability. The first was about making info quicker to access, navigation around the game faster and reducing the number of button clicks. The second was ensuring that the game still fundamentally felt like the Football Manager you know and love, while the last was trying to make it easy to pick up and master.

What did that mean in reality? Well, it meant building something more intuitive and efficient in giving you the right information whenever you needed it. Overview screens provide you with key general information early and often, with more detailed information available when you explore and dig deeper. 

Across everything we did with the UI, we had a focus on raising the bar when it comes to accessibility, which meant correcting unreadable font sizes and defining our colour contrasts to stop information becoming illegible.

A further consideration was creating a shared core UI system across our Unity-based games, but ensuring that all screens are bespoke and adapted per platform to give you the best experience wherever you play. To do that, we’ve used the capabilities of the Unity engine to introduce a new ‘Tile and Card’ system that powers every screen in FM26. 

Tiles and Cards

Our Design team wanted to create something that would help build a sense of exploration for every player to reveal the depth and detail of Football Manager.

In FM26’s UI, tiles are the component parts of every in-game screen in FM26, providing key snapshots of relevant info. When clicked on, each tile opens up into a Card that carries more detail. 

This new system is clear, accessible and makes diving into the key details easier. It also means that you actually get more contextual game data served to you earlier than in previous editions, meaning you’re more plugged into your club than ever before. 

Introducing the Portal

You’ll become familiarised with the tile and card system immediately in your first save with the new-look Portal. 

Game data and design insights made us realise that use of the ‘Home’ screen in previous editions was limited, with most of your time spent in the Inbox. To drastically improve that experience and give you a true home screen, we’ve combined the two together to create the Portal – a one-stop shop for the key happenings in your FM universe. 

As a busy manager, you’re across every facet of your club’s day-to-day business and that means a lot of messages. To streamline your focus on what matters most, we’ve added 4 filters - All, New, Tasks and Unread – and made it clearer when your team needs you to take a decision by improving the action panel.

It’s not the only filter putting you seamlessly in control, with a new Advice dropdown enabling you to quickly engage your backroom team for guidance on Coaching, Recruitment, Development and Staffing. 

Supporting your messages is a revamped approach to news in-game, with more relevant, interesting and global news surfaced to you on a regular basis. 

To better plan your team selection and training workloads ahead of the season’s most important periods, we’ve integrated your upcoming fixtures and a two-week snapshot of the Calendar into the Portal.

The Portal is more than just messages. It’s a hub that acts as a gateway to your wider footballing world by putting results, news, your fixture schedule, calendar and more just a click away. It’s also a core part of navigating your way around in FM26. 

Navigating your way to victory

The introduction of the Portal was just one step to significantly improving your in-game navigation in FM26. 

The thing you’ll immediately notice is where the Portal itself lives – the new navigation bar. This has moved to the top of the screen and within it we’ve consolidated the categories to give you faster access to your key areas of responsibility. Bringing a fresh take on the familiar, the navbar brings all the strategic depth you’d expect from FM, but streamlined and smarter than ever. 

All the detail within each section remains, as when you click on each one, you’ll reveal an extensive sub-menu that’s perfect for when you need to dig deeper.

Supporting the new navbar is an overhauled Search experience which delivers more results, depth and assistance to you in the dugout. In previous editions of FM, you were only able to search for entities, meaning specific nations, players and clubs. Now you can use the Search bar to find those as well as objects, information and navigation. So, search for any football-related term or game area like Training and you’ll see the relevant tiles, messages, news items and guides. It’s a new system that gives you both critical information off the bat and unrivalled depth that helps you to become a better-equipped, more complete football manager. 

FMPedia – Your new in-game glossary

The other means of navigating in the new UI is integral to and embedded in the revamped Search – meet FMPedia. 

FMPedia is a glossary and user guide brought to life within your career, providing a base for you to navigate different areas of FM26 and brush up on your knowledge. 

FMPedia has guides for everything from Financial Fair Play and Board Confidence to the new tactical changes we’ve introduced for FM26 (more on those soon). All in a simple and easy-to-use system, you can access it any time through either the ribbon icon at the top of the screen or by typing whatever you’re curious about into the search bar and diving into the guides that pop up.

Perfect if you’re an intrepid first timer or returning to the franchise after some time out of the hot seat, FMPedia is there to help you learn more about every aspect of the beautiful game. 

Change your Bookmarks, Change the Game

Knowing that everyone plays FM differently inspired the entirety of our UI overhaul, including the introduction of the new Bookmarks feature.

Bookmarks are quick, direct links to specific parts of your game universe. The 6 you start with have been curated for you based on the most visited areas of the game, giving you easier access with fewer clicks to what matters most. It’s your experience though, and you’ve got 24 bookmark options in total to choose from. 

So, whether your passion is developing Wonderkids, innovating on the tactics board or dominating the transfer market, bookmarks allow you to customise your managerial world and tailor your game to your priorities. 

Change your Bookmarks. Change the game. Simple as that.

FM26’s redesigned UI means clarity without compromise. It’s all the depth and knowledge you expect, but simpler to use and more intuitive to navigate. It’s every part of your footballing vision united, accessible and customisable on your terms. 

We cannot wait for you to experience it. Get ready to step into the dugout. 
 

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