Axed Football Manager 26 feature finally confirmed to return in new roadmap

A feature previously scrapped by developers for Football Manager 26 appears to be making a comeback ahead of next year's World Cup.

Sports Interactive, the game's creators, have shared their plans for FM26 in the near future, hinting at exciting developments for 2026. This comes after numerous updates to a game that had a somewhat turbulent launch since its release in November.

In a post on their official forums, a member of the Sports Interactive community team revealed that international management is set to make a return next year. The reintroduction will come as part of a complimentary update scheduled for after the World Cup qualifiers wrap up in March.

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The decision to remove international management was announced prior to the release of FM26, causing a stir among many long-standing players. The exact manner in which it will be incorporated into the game remains uncertain, but speculation suggests it could allow gamers to manage one of the 48 national teams qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.