Football Manager 26

 PC
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 44 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 44
  3. Negative: 1 out of 44
  1. Games.cz
    Nov 11, 2025
    40
    Football Manager 26 is a disaster few could have imagined. An overwhelming number of bugs combined with a downright atrocious user interface turns this supposed new beginning into a barely playable mess. Amid the chaos, there are brilliant and irreplaceable innovations that make returning to previous installments unthinkable – which only makes the whole thing all the more tragic.
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  1. 3DJuegos
    Nov 18, 2025
    One of the most eagerly awaited games of all time, at least for those of us who love football, has turned out to be a false start. Although the tactical innovations are spectacular, and the moderate graphical upgrade is welcome, FM 26 is far from being the best version of itself. It will surely be better in a few weeks or months, not to mention the good foundation it will provide for FM 27, but right now it is a product for the most dedicated fans and is far from being a total leap in quality after the year-long hiatus caused by the cancellation of the previous edition.
  2. The Escapist
    Nov 4, 2025
    I fully expect patches to iron out a lot of the issues, but reviewing what’s here as a footballing sandbox that has some sand missing, it’s still the best around – in fact, it’s the only name in town.