Sports Interactive, the developer of Football Manager, has canceled the release of Football Manager 25 (FM25) due to the game not meeting their quality standards. Despite efforts to delay the release and improve the game, the team realized they couldn't achieve the desired level of quality.
The reasons for the cancellation include:
- Technical and visual issues - Unforeseen challenges - Failure to meet quality standards
Instead of releasing a subpar game, the team has decided to focus on the next release, which will aim to achieve the desired quality level. They appreciate the support and patience of their fans and will provide updates on the progress of the next game.
This thread will now be updated to anticipate and welcome Football manager 2026
Seun The Forum's Lost Its Spark It's time to face the music: our beloved forum has lost its value. Despite pleas to upgrade, it's stuck in the past. Here are just a few of the issues:
- No email notifications when you're tagged in a post You're still in the dark unless you manually log in. - The design and overall look are straight out of the Stone Age.
- Nl should already have a fully functioning, Feature-filled Mobile app
- Moderators seem more interested in doing the bare minimum, making it feel like they're phoning it in. - Challenges and competitions? A thing of the past. - The front page has devolved into a dumping ground for fake, outdated, and just plain boring news. Remember when you had to bring your A-game to get featured?
Time for a Revamp Here are some solutions to get our forum back on track:
- Introduce verification badges for members to ensure authenticity. - Hire a full-time, verified news caster to deliver reliable news. - Reserve the front page for only the most important and relevant topics. - Bring back challenges and competitions to reignite Nl community spark.
Get This Forum Fired Up Again! I've got more ideas, but I'll stop here.
Updated: 9 September 2025 This is a list of more than 85 young players we think think they could be wonderkids or potential wonderkids on Football Manager 2026, based on what we know from real football.
As always, we don't include players who appear on our famous list of wonderkids for FM24 in an effort to find some fresh starlets who are still relatively unknown.
The age limit is to be up to 20 years old by 3 July 2024. Please note that the order is totally random.
[Goalkeepers (7) Alessandro Longoni (16) AC Milan | GK Emile Doucouré (16) Beerschot | GK Jack Porter (16) Arsenal | GK Deniz Dönmezer (16) Adana | GK Lucca Kiaba Brughmans (16) Genk | GK Vukasin Jovanovic (17) Partizan | GK Lazar Balevic (17) Napredak | GK
Defenders (43) Andrea Natali (16) Leverkusen | DC, DM Nunzio Engwanda (16) Anderlecht | DC, DM Adem Avdic (16) Red Star | DL, AML Leon Jakirovic (16) Dinamo | DL Lorik Llumnica (16) Port Vale | DLC Raul Kumar (16) Istra 1961 | DC Viktor Stojanovic (16) Red Star | DC Jorthy Mokio (16) Ajax | DC Angelo Akomonla (14) CAFO Football Academy | DC, DM Kotaro Honda (18) Bellmare | DC Marek Naskos (17) Slavia Praha | DC, DM Azizbek Tulkinbekov (17) Bunyodkor | DRC, DM Keita Kosugi (18) Djurgården | DL Haniel Pereira da Gama (16) Ajax | DL, AML Matthew Mparaganda (16) Feyenoord | DL, DM Godwill Kukonki (16) Man Utd | DLC Daniel Armer (16) Man Utd | DLC Kaden Braithwaite (16) Man City | DLC Honest Ahanor (16) Genoa | DLC, ML Matteo Palma (16) Udinese | DRC Brad Manguelle (16) Genk | DRC Saba Kharebashvili (16) Dinamo Tbilisi | DRL, DM Kyrylo Digtyar (16) Metalist | DRLC Andre Garcia (17) Reading | DL, M/AML Stephen Mfuni (16) Man City | DC Deinner Ordóñez (15) Independiente del Valle | DC David Boly (16) PSG | DR Diego León (17) Cerro Porteño | DL Semm Renders (17) Antwerp | DR Eaden Roka (17) Rapid Wien | DRL, MR Rafael Pinto Pedrosa (17) Karlsruhe | DR Boris Mamuzah Lum (17) Hertha | DR, DM Juwensley Onstein (17) Genk | DC Davinchi (17) Recreativo | DL Juma Bah (18) Man City | DC Denner Evangelista (17) Chelsea | DL Junai Byfield (16) Tottenham | DC Matías Satas (17) Boca | DC Dauda Iddrisa (17) West Brom | DC, DM Madou Murcia (17) Barcelona | DLC Vincenzo Prisco (16) Napoli | DL, DM Stefan Petrovic (17) Partizan | D/WBL Elie Mbavu (15) Genk | DC, MC
Midfielders (93) Christian Comotto (16) AC Milan | MC Alexander Smith (16) Rangers | AMC Fletcher Boyd (16) Aberdeen | AMC Vincent Ibrahimovic (16) AC Milan | AMC Gui Ruck (15) Valladolid | M/AMC Alexandru Mardari (18) Radu Rebeja | DM, MC Chrysis Evangelou (16) Omonia | AMRLC Ayoub Ouarghi (16) Feyenoord | AMC Justin Lerma (16) Independiente | M/AMC Yasir Boz (16) Fenerbahce | AMLC Yotaro Nakajima (18) Sanfrecce | MC Mateo Acimovic (16) Olimpija | M/AMC Ayyoub Bouaddi (16) Lille | DM, MC Yago Noal (17) Internacional | M/AMC Davor Bistre (16) Hajduk | DM, M/AMC Guille Fernández (16) Barcelona | M/AMC Nathan De Cat (15) Anderlecht | DM Maxloren Castro (16) Sporting Cristal | AMRL Jude Terry (15) LAFC | DM Konstantinos Karetsas (16) Genk | AMC Cardoso Varela (15) [Uncontracted] | AMRL Krystof Cizek (16) Hoffenheim | M/AMC Bruno Durdov (16) Hajduk | AMR Steven Gerard Gaote (16) Rennes | AMR Lazizbek Mirzaev (17) Loko Tashkent | AMC Ryunosuke Sato (17) FC Tokyo | MRC, AMC Zaïd Bafdili (16) Genk | DM, MC Ibrahim Mbaye (16) PSG | AMRL Amir Ibragimov (16) Man Utd | MC, AMRL Nadson Juan (15) Santos | AMRLC Max Dowman (15) Arsenal | MC, AMRC Gabriel Mec (16) Gremio | ML, AMRC Noah Fernandez (16) PSV | AMLC Adrian Lahdo (16) Hammarby | DM, MC Sean Steur (17) Ajax | MC Levi Acheampong (16) Ajax | M/AMC Bendito Mantato (16) Man Utd | DL, AMRL Jiri Panos (16) Viktoria Plzen | MC, AMRC Karel Belzik (16) Slavia Prague | MC, AMRL David Otorbi (16) Valencia | AMRL Maxim Mateas (16) Slovan | MC Daniel Skaarud (16) Ajax | AMRL Francisco Baridó (16) Juventus | AMC Darryl Bakola (16) Marseille | M/AMC Gilberto Mora (16) Club Tijuana | AMC Aziz Issah (18) Dreams FC | AMRLC Philipp Maybach (16) Austria Vienna | DM, MC Jedrzej Hanuszczak (16) Warta Poznan | AMC Máximo Carrizo (16) New York City | MRC, AMR Jesse Bisiwu (16) Club Brugge | AML Tian Nai Koren (15) Maribor | M/AMC Edwin Quintero (15) Independiente del Valle | AMR Lazar Savović (16) Podgorica | DR, M/AMC Lennart Karl (16) Bayern | AMRC Wesley Natã (16) Fluminense | AMRL Germán Barbas (17) Peñarol | M/AMC Andria Bartishvili (15) Dinamo Tbilisi | AMRLC Alexandru Bota (16) Cluj | MC Jaka Premrl (16) Maribor | AMRL, FC Rio Ngumoha (16) Liverpool | AMRLC Kevin André Dæhlin (15) Strømsgodset | AML Luke Brooke-Smith (16) Wellington | AMRLC Min-hyeok Yang (18) Tottenham | AMRL Jeremy Monga (15) Leicester | AML Emile Witbooi (16) Cape Town City | AMLC Mathis Jangeal (16) PSG | M/AMC, FC Mohamed Chebbi (17) Rennes | AMRL Nimfasha Berchimas (16) Charlotte | AMRL Dani Fernández (17) Tenerife | MC Djoully Nzoko (17) Genk | AMRL Viggo Gebel (17) Leipzig | AMRLC Belinho (16) Dinamo | AMC Miha Matjašec (16) Domzale | DM, MC Ilies Belmokhtar (16) Monaco | AMR Otto Tiitinen (16) Ilves | MC Ebrima Tunkara (15) Barcelona | M/AMC, AML Pascal Mozie (16) Legia | DM, MC Erik Hamza (17) Valencia | AMRL, FC Dino Beader Trajanovski (15) Lokomotiva | DM, M/AMC Ryan Roberto (17) Flamengo | AMLC Kerim Alajbegovic (17) Leverkusen | AMRLC Luca Williams-Barnett (16) Tottenham | AMRLC Diego Castel-Branco (16) Dortmund | AMRLC Destiny Elimoghale (15) Juventus | AML Tiago (17) Gremio | M/AMC Ryan Kavuma-McQueen (16) Chelsea | AMRL Abdellah Ouazane (16) Ajax | MC August De Wannemacker (16) Genk | M/AMC Finlay Gorman (16) Man City | AMRC Charlie Holland (15) Chelsea | DM, MC Vasilije Novicic (16) IMT | DM Samet Akif Duyur (15) Adana | DL, AML Jayden Onia Seke (15) Anderlecht | AML
Forwards (57) Francesco Camarda (16) AC Milan | ST José Reyes (16) Real Madrid | AML, FC Amara Diouf (16) Génération Foot | AMRL, ST Enzo Molebe (16) Lyon | AMRL, ST Jaden Umeh (16) Cork City | AMRL, ST Oskar Fenger (16) FCK | AML, ST Toni Fernández (15) Barcelona | AMRC, ST Patrik Kristal (17) FC Köln | M/AMC, ST Oskar Pietuszewski (16) Jagiellonia | ST Chido Obi-Martin (16) Man Utd | ST Dastan Satpaev (15) Kairat-Zhas | AML, ST Yaya Diémé (16) Diambars FC | AMRL, FC Myung-jun Kim (18) Pohang Steelers | ST Mason Melia (16) St. Patrick's | ST Talal Haji (16) Al-Ittihad | ST Viktor Bjarki Dadason (16) FCN | ST Alberto Velásquez (16) Midtjylland | ST Enzo Alves (14) Real Madrid | ST Cavan Sullivan (14) Philadelphia Union | AMLC, FC Da'vian Kimbrough (14) Sacramento FC | ST Emre Ünüvar (16) Ajax | ST Tomás Parmo (16) Independiente | AMC, ST Harry Gray (15) Leeds | ST Shim Mheuka (16) Chelsea | ST Igor Tyjon (16) Blackburn | ST Igor Oyono (16) Athletic Bilbao | AMR, ST Kelvin Neijenhuis (16) Feyenoord | ST Sami Bouhoudane (16) PSV | ST Jessi Da Silva (16) Club Brugge | AMRL, ST Aleksa Damjanovic (15) Red Star | ST Ruan Pablo (16) Bahia | AML, FC Gibson Adu (16) Bayern | AMR, ST Maksim Voronov (16) Ural | AMR, ST Edmund Baidoo (16) Salzburg | AMRL, ST Alejandro Gomes Rodríguez (16) Lyon | ST Lorenzo Tosi (16) Pisa | ST Julian Hall (16) New York | AMRL, ST Keito Kumashiro (16) Roasso Kumamoto | ST Marvin Ávila Jr (16) Antigua GFC | AMR, ST Ozan Demirbağ (16) Adana | AML, ST Keen Mandizvidza (16) Auckland United | ST Jacob Ambaek (16) Bröndby IF | ST Òscar Gistau (16) Barcelona | ST Lamin Sillah (18) Olympiacos | ST Mohamed Kader Meïté (17) Rennes | ST Roméo Garnier (15) PSG | ST Djylian N'Guessan (16) St. Etienne | ST Louie Bradbury (16) Man Utd | ST Gassimou Sylla (16) Anderlecht | AMRL, ST Asier Bonel (17) Osasuna | ST Kevin Angulo (16) América | ST Benjámin Gólik (17) Ferencváros | AMC, ST Mikkel Bro Hansen (16) Bodø/Glimt | ST Frank Egwuatu (15) FC Bayern | AMR, ST Samuele Inácio (17) Dortmund | AMC, ST Jairo Morilla (16) Real Madrid | AMRL, ST Alexander Staff (17) Frankfurt | ST
The system specs are slightly more demanding compared to those of FM 2024.
Windows Requirements MINIMUM These specs allow for the game to be played in 1080p with graphics settings at "Low". 64-bit processor and operation system are required.
Operating Systems (64-bit): Windows 10 (with updates 22H2) Windows 11 (with updates 23H2) Processor: Desktop: Intel Core i3-530 AMD FX-4100 Laptop: Intel Core i3-330M AMD A6-5200 Requires SSE4.2 & SSSE3
MINIMUM These specs allow for the game to be played in 1080p with graphics settings at "Low". 64-bit processor and operation system are required.
Operating Systems (64-bit only): 11 Big Sur 12 Monterey 13 Ventura 14 Sonoma 15 Sequoia Any of the above with updates.
Processor: Apple M1 or Intel Core M
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics Cards: Desktop: Apple M1 NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M Intel HD Graphics 5000 AMD FirePro D300 Laptop: Apple M1 NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M Intel HD Graphics 5000 Hard Drive Space: 20 GB available space
RECOMMENDED These specs allow for the game to be played in 1080p with graphics settings at "High". 64-bit processor and operation system are required.
Operating Systems (64-bit only): 13 Ventura 14 Sonoma 15 Sequoia Any of the above with updates.
Sports Interactive hasn’t given us a firm launch date yet, but history gives us a good idea of when to expect it. Football Manager has traditionally dropped in the autumn window, with early access usually going live in mid-to-late October and the full release following in early November.
That pattern looks set to continue with FM26. Here’s what we know so far:
Early Access (Beta): Expected around mid-October 2025, available to those who pre-order. This gives fans a chance to start their saves a couple of weeks early, while also helping Sports Interactive iron out last-minute bugs.
Full Release: Most sources point to early-to-mid November 2025 as the likely launch window. FM Blog suggests mid-to-late November, while FMScout leans toward early November. Either way, it’s safe to say the game will be in players’ hands before the year is out.
Alessandro Longoni (16) AC Milan | GK Emile Doucouré (16) Beerschot | GK
Defenders (13)
Andrea Natali (16) Leverkusen | DC, DM Nunzio Engwanda (16) Anderlecht | DC, DM Adem Avdic (16) Red Star | DL, AML Leon Jakirovic (16) Dinamo | DL Lorik Llumnica (16) Port Vale | DLC Raul Kumar (16) Istra 1961 | DC Viktor Stojanovic (16) Red Star | DC Jorthy Mokio (16) Ajax | DC Angelo Akomonla (14) CAFO Football Academy | DC, DM Kotaro Honda (18) Bellmare | DC Marek Naskos (17) Slavia Praha | DC, DM Azizbek Tulkinbekov (17) Bunyodkor | DRC, DM Keita Kosugi (18) Djurgården | DL
Midfielders (30)
Christian Comotto (16) AC Milan | MC Alexander Smith (16) Rangers | AMC Fletcher Boyd (16) Aberdeen | AMC Vincent Ibrahimovic (16) AC Milan | AMC Gui Ruck (15) Valladolid | M/AMC Alexandru Mardari (18) Radu Rebeja | DM, MC Chrysis Evangelou (16) Omonia | AMRLC Luken Kesner (19) Almeria | AMRC Ayoub Ouarghi (16) Feyenoord | AMC Justin Lerma (16) Independiente | M/AMC Yasir Boz (16) Fenerbahce | AMLC Yotaro Nakajima (18) Sanfrecce | MC Mateo Acimovic (16) Olimpija | M/AMC Ayyoub Bouaddi (16) Lille | DM, MC Yago Noal (17) Internacional | M/AMC Davor Bistre (16) Hajduk | DM, M/AMC Guille Fernández (16) Barcelona | M/AMC Nathan De Cat (15) Anderlecht | DM Amara Diouf (16) Génération Foot | AMRL, ST Maxloren Castro (16) Sporting Cristal | AMRL Jude Terry (15) LAFC | DM Konstantinos Karetsas (16) Genk | AMC Cardoso Varela (15) FC Porto | AMRL Krystof Cizek (16) Hoffenheim | M/AMC Davor Bistre (16) Hajduk | DM, M/AMC Bruno Durdov (16) Hajduk | AMR Steven Gerard Gaote (16) Rennes | AMR Lazizbek Mirzaev (17) Loko Tashkent | AMC Ryunosuke Sato (17) FC Tokyo | MRC, AMC Zaïd Bafdili (16) Genk | DM, MC
Forwards (20)
Francesco Camarda (16) AC Milan | ST José Reyes (16) Real Madrid | AML, FC Amara Diouf (16) Génération Foot | AMRL, ST Enzo Molebe (16) Lyon | AMRL, ST Jaden Umeh (16) Cork City | AMRL, ST Oskar Fenger (16) FCK | AML, ST Toni Fernández (15) Barcelona | AMRC, ST Patrik Kristal (16) Paide | M/AMC, ST Oskar Pietuszewski (16) Jagiellonia | ST Chido Obi (16) Arsenal | ST Dastan Satpaev (15) Kairat-Zhas | AML, ST Yaya Diémé (16) Diambars FC | AMRL, FC Myung-jun Kim (18) Pohang Steelers | ST Mason Melia (16) St. Patrick's | ST Talal Haji (16) Al-Ittihad | ST Viktor Bjarki Dadason (16) FCN | ST Alberto Velásquez (16) Midtjylland | ST Enzo Alves (14) Real Madrid | ST Cavan Sullivan (14) Philadelphia Union | AMLC, FC Da'vian Kimbrough (14) Sacramento FC | ST
Other info's including PC requirements, Trailer will be posted
FOOTBALL MANAGER 26 Match Engine First Look https://www.fmscout.com/datas/users/fm26-matchday-experience_1.jpg Football Manager 26 is being built from the ground up on the Unity engine, which is a major change from previous versions.That's the main reason behind several key improvements in the new match engine graphics.
Sports Interactive unveiled the much-awaited FM26 Match Day first look on YouTube, showcasing 3D match gameplay for the first time, showcasing a significant leap forward.
After the unexpected cancellation of FM25, the developers promised a complete rebuild from the ground up, and early impressions suggest they're on the right path.
Now it's time to take a look at some Football Manager 2026 screenshots which are taken from the pre-match video teaser and the match day first look video.
Frequently asked questions
Where and how can I download football manager 2026 in Nigeria?
Ans: Either by buying directly from steam or getting a steam login that has it (send me a DM).
Is there a working crack for fm26?
No there is not, Cracks are also not good for your pc getting the official version is better.
How do I know if fm26 will work on my pc?
You use the pc compatibility test tool I posted above to test if your pc will be compatible.
Can I contact you privately on how to get FM26 on my pc?
Sure you can, just send me an email.
Can I install facepacks and skins on fm26?
Yes you can, I will post a tutorial later on this thread showing you how to do that.
The most talked-about change is the shift to the Unity engine. For years, FM’s match visuals have lagged behind the depth of its database and tactical systems. FM26 promises to change that.
The teaser trailer gave us a taste of the upgraded match-day experience:
More realistic player movement and animations.
Sharper stadiums and crowds that feel alive.
A smoother, more immersive presentation that finally brings the tactical chess of FM closer to the feel of real football.
This isn’t just a cosmetic upgrade — it’s a rebuild from the ground up. Moving to Unity also lays the foundation for future innovations across platforms.
2. Women’s Football at Launch
After years of requests, women’s football is finally making its full debut in FM26. Sports Interactive confirmed that:
Multiple women’s leagues will be fully licensed and playable.
Over 35,000 female players have been added to the database.
The scouting, training, and development systems apply equally across men’s and women’s football.
This is more than a side mode — women’s football is being integrated into the core game, giving managers the chance to build careers across both men’s and women’s competitions.
3. The Return of International Management
International management has been missing in recent updates, but FM26 brings it back in style. Players can once again:
Manage their national sides in major tournaments.
Scout dual-nationality players to secure their commitment.
Balance the unique challenges of international football alongside club duties.
For fans who enjoy long-term saves, this is a welcome addition that adds another layer of realism.
4. A Revamped User Interface
Long-time FM players know the UI can sometimes feel clunky. FM26 addresses this with a cleaner, faster, and more intuitive design. Key improvements include:
Search bars and back/forward navigation tools making a return.
A more modern look that cuts down on unnecessary clicks.
Improved readability, especially on console and mobile platforms.
Sports Interactive has said this redesign was guided directly by community feedback, meaning the changes reflect what players actually wanted.
5. Technical Overhaul Behind the Scenes
The move from C++ to C# might sound technical, but it has major implications:
Faster updates and more flexibility for future features.
Better optimization across platforms (especially important for consoles and mobile).
Potential for smoother match simulations and fewer performance hiccups on older machines.
In short: the game should run better and evolve more quickly with patches and future entries.
6. Premier League License
For the first time, FM26 comes with the official Premier League license, adding authenticity with real logos, kits, and branding. While licensing has never been FM’s biggest strength, this partnership signals a push toward a more immersive presentation.
7. Platforms and Access
FM26 will be available on:
PC & Mac (the traditional home of FM).
PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X|S with optimized controls for console players.
Nintendo Switch (FM Touch edition) for on-the-go management.
Mobile (via Netflix) — giving subscribers a portable way to dive into FM.
After a rocky year that saw Football Manager 25 scrapped, Sports Interactive is back with a bang. Football Manager 26 (FM26) has officially been announced, and the early signs suggest it could be one of the most ambitious entries in the series yet.
A Fresh Start After FM25’s Cancellation
Back in February 2025, the studio made the tough call to cancel FM25 after repeated delays. Fans were understandably disappointed, but the extra time has given the developers space to polish their vision for the future of the franchise. Now, with FM26 on the horizon, it feels like that wait might just pay off.
Game is now out and available for download
For help on how to get the game on your pc and other important updates you can send me a mail here or join my channel on telegram Search "FM by TIMI"
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Bought the phone brand new few years ago (Pack still available) Phone has never been repaired
Phones Condition Working perfectly well Case might need changing Small black dot at the bottom left of the screen (been there for over a year, doesn't affect screen) as seen in the image below Battery not as strong as when I bought it