This is the actual format of the World Cup announced by FiFa.
There are 48 teams divided into 12 groups of 4. The first two places and the 8 best third places qualify for the next phase. I also tweaked all the World Cup qualifiers to be as close as possible to what will happen in reality.
I also adjusted the Copa América and Asian Nations Cup to their current format.
Note: I made Russia available after 2026, however, playing in neutro stadiums, as this is configured in the game code.
Compatible with 23.4.0
How to install this file
Move the downloaded .fmf file to your "editor data" folder, which is by default located at:Windows: Documents > Sports Interactive > Football Manager 2023 >
Mac: User > YOUR Mac USERNAME > Library > Application Support > Sports Interactive > Football Manager 2023 > editor data
Gamepass: Documents > Sports Interactive > Football Manager 2023 > Gamepass > editor data
Start a new career game with this database enabled.
Discussion: Fifa World Cup (Real Format and more)
7 comments have been posted so far.
Most of the qualification formats were correct, apart from CAF, which was revised after you uploaded this mod, and maybe OFC too? I'm not sure about that one.
But the real problem I encountered was that the world cup format had not changed to the 12 groups of 4 teams and was still the old 16 groups of 3. Could someone help me out why that is?
Will you add The Nations League and European Championship in the near future or later?
So the World Cup is endless? I mean also a World Cup in 2030, 2034 and so on? And who decides who hosts the World Cup everytime?
Last Question: When i start a new career with your mod, France is the last WC Champion in 2018 and not Argentina. Did i do something wrong?
Sorry for so many questions
@CieWolf1970 1:The competitions I adjusted are in the description of this post.
2: Does not yet include The Nations League and the European Championship. I can do this in the future.
3: Yes, every 4 years.
4: No, as the competition ended with Argentina champion. History has also been added.
Does it include The Nations League and the European Championship?
Final question: a World Cup every 4 years untill?
Thank You