Football Manager 26 (2025)

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Contemporary, plot-driven, earnest and grave.

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SoftpediaCosmin VasileNov 20258.5/10
Football Manager 26 is a good step forward when it comes to engine and tactics, but it can frustrate many long-term fans. I like the dual approach to tactical choices, and I feel that the title reflects real-world trends. The match day experience is good, and the integration of women’s football adds a new dimension to the sim.
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GuardianNov 20254/5 stars
After a two-year wait, Football Manager 26 upgrades every aspect of the football sim, but it may take some getting used to
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COGconnectedJaz SagooOct 202578/100
FM 26 remains the best management sim available, and it’s easy to lose hours to its deep, endlessly rewarding gameplay loop.
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GameSpotRichard WakelingNov 20255/10
A new tactical interface and improved match engine are title-worthy, but a frustrating UI, missing features, and numerous bugs drag Football Manager 26 into a relegation battle.
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FingerGunsRossko KenistonNov 20254/10
With a brand new but convoluted UI, slowdown and framerate drops during match highlights and a severe lack of polish overall, Football Manager takes a huge swing and unfortunately doesn't hit the mark this year. The fundamentals of what makes this series great are present, but buried under the weight of everything that needs to be fixed.
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IGDB rating 7.4/10 from 11 ratings.

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