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FM26 Data Tweaks: Custom Files

Custom Files / Challenges for Football Manager 26
Started on 22 December 2025 by SirTAVARES
Latest Reply on 28 February 2026 by SirTAVARES
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[FM26] Chelsea - Cobham Only Project
- In this alternate scenario, Chelsea makes a radical structural decision: a complete return to its academy identity. All non–Cobham-developed players are released, and the squad is rebuilt exclusively around current and former academy graduates — including figures such as Mason Mount, Reece James, Tammy Abraham, Fikayo Tomori, Conor Gallagher and other products of the club’s youth system.

[FM26] Power Shift - The American Era
- North and South American competitions receive a substantial reputation boost, elevating them to the highest tier of world football. Leagues and continental tournaments across the Americas now rival — and in many cases surpass — their European counterparts in prestige.

[FM26] Portugal Core Project
- In this alternate scenario, FC Porto, Sporting CP and SL Benfica adopt a strict national recruitment policy. All three clubs are now heavily restricted to sign Portuguese players only, reinforcing a domestic identity and reshaping the transfer dynamics of the Primeira Liga.

[FM26] Barcelona - La Masia Restoration
- In this alternate scenario, Barcelona makes a radical structural decision: a complete return to its academy identity.All non–La Masia players are released, and the squad is rebuilt exclusively around current and former academy graduates — including figures such as Lionel Messi, Álex Grimaldo, Óscar Mingueza and other products of the club’s youth system.

[FM26] Wolves - The Veterans Project
- In a radical long-term decision, Wolves’ ownership and board have committed to a bold football philosophy: experience over youth. The current squad is rebuilt around 35 senior players aged 35 or older.

[FM26] Leicester gets 6 point deduction
- Following recent developments, this file applies a 6-point deduction to Leicester City at the start of the save, immediately altering the competitive landscape.

[FM26] Portuguese-Brazilian Fusion
- Step into a bold, reimagined football universe where Portugal and Brazil collide in one epic league system. Take control of historic giants, ambitious mid-tier clubs, and emerging Brazilian sides in a competitive, cross-continental setup. Every match is a tactical battle, and every decision counts.

[FM26] Braga with QSI Investment
- In this custom Football Manager 26 file, Braga receives a massive €50M investment from QSI, marking the beginning of a bold new era for the club. This financial boost not only strengthens the team’s transfer budget but also allows you to upgrade facilities, expand youth development, and attract higher-profile talent.


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[FM26] +50% Injuries
- Step onto the pitch where unpredictability rules. This custom scenario ramps up the intensity by increasing injury occurrences by 50% across all players. Every tackle, sprint, and clash could change the course of your season, forcing you to adapt your tactics, squad rotation, and transfer strategy like never before.

[FM26] Man Utd - INEOS Board Takeover
- Step into a Manchester United where INEOS holds greater influence at the board level . This custom requested file adds additional board seats for INEOS representatives, giving them a stronger voice in the club’s strategy, finances, and long-term planning. With key figures like Jim Ratcliffe, James Morton, Josh Thompson, Gareth Anderson, and Gary Hemingway actively involved, the club’s projects and improvement programs are closely monitored and guided.

[FM26] Full-Time Football Only
- In this custom database, every new signing and contract renewal must operate under full-time professional terms. Semi-professional and amateur contracts are effectively eliminated from the selected leagues, forcing clubs to function as fully professional organisations.

[FM26] Global Neutral Market
- In this custom database, all national, continental and regional transfer preferences have been removed across every nation. There are no longer any built-in geographical biases influencing player movement.
No cultural pull. No regional comfort zones. No traditional migration patterns.

[FM26] U20 Wonderkids Shortlist (140+ PA)
- This custom file includes a complete shortlist of every player under 20 years old with a minimum Potential Ability of 140. All players are pulled from the default database and also from FM26 Data Tweaks v2.9, ensuring the list reflects the latest available talent pool.


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