Football Manager 26 will feature women’s soccer for the first time

The upcoming Football Manager 26 will feature women's soccer for the first time, including the officially licensed Barclays Women's Super League and National Women's Soccer League, among other women's competitions. This marks a significant milestone for the long-running management simulation game. The developer, Sports Interactive, has worked to ensure that the virtual recreation of women's soccer is as realistic as possible, consulting with real-life players, managers, clubs, and organizations. The game will feature 14 playable leagues spanning 11 nations and three continents, with over 36,000 players in the database. The differences between the men's and women's game, such as shorter contracts and fewer release clauses, are also reflected in the game. Football Manager 26 is set to launch on November 4 for Xbox, PS5, and a mobile version via Netflix, with a Nintendo Switch version following a month later.