New leagues for Football Manager 26 confirmed via alpha access

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FM 26 is all set to release on November 4, 2025
Football Manager fans and gamers are pretty excited for Football Manager 26, which is all set to release on November 4, 2025.
The open beta is also set for October 24, 2025 and now new information from people with access to the alpha has revealed that there are some new leagues, which have been added to the game.
New leagues in Football Manager 26
This information was posted by nocontextfm1 on X and is also available on Reddit. The new leagues are Egypt, UAE and Lithuania. No Cyprus or Ecuador is available in the game for now.
This information was revealed by some people who have access to the alpha version of the game. More leagues will be confirmed once the open beta of the game starts.
In the comments section, many fans were happy with the new addition, while many were asking about the Saudi League. For now, there is no confirmation about that.
Some even commented that they want African Leagues in the game as well. There have also been many manager creation assets, which have been released on the X and Reddit as well.
Recently, Sports Interactive also announced that they are partnering up with FIFA, which will bring The International League to Football Manager 26, which means World Cup 2026 will be available next year in the game.
Final Thoughts
Fans are pretty hyped for Football Manager 26 and the open beta test, which will arrive on October 24, 2025. That will reveal more confirmed information and in-game details about the game as well.
How will the gameplay feel in Unity Engine, new leagues, manager mode and more stuff to try out in the open beta? Hopefully, this will be successful and we get a huge and amazing launch for FM 26 on November 4, 2025.
FAQs
What new leagues are confirmed in Football Manager 26 based on alpha leaks?
Egypt, UAE, and Lithuania join the playable nations; no Cyprus or Ecuador yet, but more details emerge with the open beta on October 24, 2025.
Are there plans for more leagues like Saudi or African ones in FM 26?
No confirmation yet—fans are clamoring for Saudi Pro League and African additions, but SI prioritizes based on licensing; watch for updates post-beta.
When is Football Manager 26 open beta?
The open beta will start on October 24, 2025.
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