Football Manager 26 new trailer: Revamped tactics & formations

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Published at :October 4, 2025 at 5:20 PM

Modified at :October 4, 2025 at 5:20 PM

(Courtesy : SEGA, Sports Interactive)

These new changes in tactics and formations are amazing

The fans are pretty hyped after watching the new Football Manager 26 trailer, which Sports Interactive recently dropped. The trailer showcases some game-changing details on tactics and formations.

This new 4-minute trailer shows how the new tools work, which will make it easier to fine-tune your squad behaviour. No matter which type of manager you want to become, FM 26 will let you experience that accurately in the game.

Advanced tactic evolutions, player roles & more

In the new Football Manager 26 trailer, the biggest highlight is the separate screens for in-possession and out-of-possession tactics.

This means that players can easily change their player roles without disrupting their defensive shapes. match QA analyst Jack Sarahs explained:

“If you want to recreate real-life managers, you need that split to replicate what they’re doing.” It’s practical too: No more compromises between attack and defense.

Players’ roles are also getting a split overhaul. In-possession will have rework and new additions, while for out-of-possession, there will be an option for tailored setups.

QA analyst CJ Ramson also shared:

“Two identical formations can behave differently based on out-of-possession roles.”

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Conclusion

Football Manager 26 new trailer also showcases the new Visualiser tool. This is like offering more stats like shot percentages, pass reception, attacking transitions, time-wasting tendencies, and team tempo.

If you are a data-driven manager who loves to tweak every detail, then this is probably a godsend gift for you in this game.

Football Manager 26 is built on Unity Engine and is releasing on November 4, 2025, on PC. It will release later on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Android and iOS.

FAQs

What are the new tactics features in FM26?

It introduces separate in-possession and out-of-possession tactics, reworked roles, and a Visualiser for stats like shots and transitions.

Which engine is FM 26 using?

FM26 switches to the Unity Engine for improved matchday visuals and performance.

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