🔧 My Personal Setup for FM26
🧠 Intro
There are so many great creations out there! I thought you might be interested in knowing which files I personally use alongside my “Increase Realism” Megapack.I'm aware that there are other fancy files out there people want to use but either they are incompatible in general or they will come with bugs in one way or another. The focus of my list is being as bug-free as possible while adding the highest level of realism as possible. Changes 22.05.261. I've tested and helped MasterIgor with some fixes for his league files. Currently, I recommend all his league files. Currently, all nations except the missing UEFA nations are done. In my June update Early-Access version, all those nations are also optimised in terms of CA-balancing and finances etc.2. I highly recommend to use FMMatchlab's training mod for FM24 in FM26 (works fine).3. Bug fix for English teams increasing their reputation too muchChanges 24.03.261. I've re-tested all the the files for the 26.2 version2. I've added the leagues for CAF by MasterIgor3. If you want to play with custom women's leagues by falsobohemio, you need to re-verify them first in the pre-game editor, they aren't done by falsobohemio yet.4. After the upcoming update, I will start focus on adding other compatible files. As long as the game isn't in it's final stage and updates are incoming in a monthly schedule, my focus is that the foundation works:)
⚠️ Please Note
This is a personal preference, based on what I use myself. However, all listed files have been tested for compatibility with each other and with my megapack.
At this time of the year, there are simply not files available for all nations etc, patience is needed
If any of these files get updated after this list was updated, compatibility might break. I’ll usually review updates monthly and check all files for compatibility.
I usually won't comment if other files are compatible which aren't on the list unless a simple "yes" or "no" answer is possible.
🚨 IMPORTANT
Only one extra file not listed here can already cause issues. If you report a problem, make sure you're only using the files listed here — otherwise, I may not be able to help.
Think I’ve missed something important? Or has a file stopped working due to an update? Please reach out!
I link only to the creators’ pages — no direct downloads. Big thanks to all those amazing creators! 🙌
📁 External Files I Use
🛠️ Transfer update by sortitoutsi
Sortitoutsi has now separated their attribute changes and new players from their transfer update file, so if you're looking for the most complete transfer update, sortitoutsi is your way to go. Use the free version only, no paid version is needed at all.Use the following file:✅ sortitoutsi.net FM26 Data Update - Contracts.fmf
Do not use:❌ all other files, they may break the game.Download Basic Data update free downloadhttps://sortitoutsi.net/football-manager-data-update/download/17
🔧 Licensing/Naming Fixes by sortitoutsi
This includes real names for competitions and no more fake national teams, Ajax staff and some other changes. You can use all editor files in that download link.Link: https://sortitoutsi.net/media/3708610/download
🌍 LEAGUES – MasterIgor's Megapack
Website: https://master1gor.github.io/FMSites/FM26/ I've worked close with MasterIgor myself and provided feedback — so it’s very reliable.
✅ Currently done: Asia and CONCACAF and CAF, OFC and CONMEBOL. just make sure to read the README carefully❌ I do not recommend to mix league files of other creators. If there are Nations missing you really want to add, you may find it in falsobohemio's pack, but I haven't tested the men's version of it because I trust MasterIgor in this area the most.
🔧FM MATCH LAB'S TRAINING MOD
I was part of a group of people who helped testing and optimizing this mod. I highly recommend using it. It helps for a more realistic attribute distribution and also slightly lowers the amount of OP players (we toned down some highly weighted attributes which lead to too many physical monsters). Have a read on their website of what it does.Link:https://fmmatchlab.co.uk/fm-match-lab-mods/
🔧BUG FIX: PREVENT THAT ENGLISH CLUBS INCREASING THEIR REPUTATION TOO MUCH
In long-term simulations, English clubs as a whole improve their club reputation far too much.
The main reason is that the Premier League reputation increases extremely strongly for no clear reason.
After the first season, it rises from 164 (my modded value) to 174. After the second season, it reaches 190 and then stays there permanently.
This causes even promoted Premier League clubs to reach reputations of around 7,800, which is far too high. This will lead to those clubs doing unrealistic transfers and also weakens all other top leagues.
HOW TO FIX THIS
You need the official in-game editor.
Every year on 18/06/20xx, click on the Premier League competition and edit the league reputation back to 164.
On 25/06/20xx, do the same again. You will notice that the value has jumped back up to the previous value for some odd reason
Repeat this every year.
This keeps English club reputations stable in long-term saves.👩 WOMEN'S FOOTBALL
LEAGUE FILES:I recommend the league files of falsobohemio. It's a bit difficult to find the correct files in the download link.🎨 GRAPHICS
Kits: sortitoutsi.net/graphics/kits
Player Faces (Cut-Out Megapack recommended): sortitoutsi.net/graphics/player-faces
Logos: sortitoutsi.net/graphics/logos
Trophies: https://sortitoutsi.net/graphics/style/32/trophies-megapack
Newgen faces: https://fm.zweierkette.de/grafiken-mods/uran-newgen-faces-fm26/
3D Stadium Megapack: https://www.bassyboy.com/downloads
Skins recommendations: https://www.fmscout.com/a-mrtini23-fm26-skin.htmlhttps://www.fmscout.com/a-asf-fm26-skin.html