macOS is now supported!
Installation (Win)
- Unpack
FM26_Bootpack.zipinto a folder - Open
fm26-bootpack.exe(Run as Administrator) - Select a boot collection and click Install Collection button
- Boots will be automatically downloaded and added to the game, have fun!
Installation (Mac) - Download tutorial video
- Extract the .zip file by double-clicking it
- Open Terminal (press Cmd + Space, type Terminal)
- Drag and drop the file
fix-permissions.shinto the Terminal window, then press Enter. (This removes macOS security blocking) - Close Terminal.
- Open FM26 Bootpack.
- Start installing Free Collection. A “Permission denied” message will appear, and macOS will request access
- Click Allow
- When the macOS App Management window opens, allow FM26 Bootpack
- Try installing the collection again
Note: macOS blocks and quarantines unsigned apps downloaded from the internet, this process manually allows the app to run.
FAQ
Where should I extract files?
You can extract them anywhere on your computer. Just make sure `fm26-bootpack.exe` and the `Collections` folder stay together in the same directory.
Is FM26 Bootpack free to use?
FM26 Bootpack tool is completely free to download and use. "Free Collection - (adidas Copa Pure II.1, Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Vapor 15 Elite Blast, Puma King Ultimate Art of Football, Skechers SKX_01 Low Prime, Under Armour Clone Magnetico Pro 3.0)" is available at no cost, unlocking all boot collections require a one-time license purchase.
Can I customize my players' boots?
Boots are assigned randomly (will change every game), it was hardcoded by SI. But we may have a workaround this year since Unity has more capabilities in terms of "bending the rules".
Is macOS supported?
Yes!
How does the automatic update system work?
If a new version is available, you'll see a notification at the top with a "Download Update" button. To access the latest boot collections, you must download and use the newest version, older versions won't show recently added collections even if they're available.
Can I install boots one by one, but not in collections?
Unlike FM24 which allowed individual boot selection, FM26 uses collections as pre-configured sets of boots. I'm investigating possible workarounds for individual boot selection, but for now, collections are the only installation method available.
Can I create custom collections?
I'm taking suggestions for which boots should be added in future updates. A Discord channel is currently work in progress, where you'll be able to request specific boots to be included in new collections.
I'm getting a Windows Defender warning. Did I just install a virus?
Windows Defender shows this warning because the executable is not digitally signed with a certificate. This is NOT a virus, it's a standard Windows security measure for unsigned applications from independent developers. To run the tool, click "More info" in the warning dialog, then click "Run anyway" when it appears. FM26 Bootpack is safe to use.
- Date Created
- 03 Nov 2025 10:24:26
- Date Updated
- 03 Mar 2026 14:46:19
- Last Comment
- 14 May 2026 20:31:10
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Emir Türkmen
Hello, I don't have the FM 26 game, so I want to access the installation file, how can I do it?
Marciocp
I also have a different path. What i have to change in order to make it work? Thanks
benithemaker
Fix build WIP
Lennard
Hey @benithemaker how do I get this for MAC?
benithemaker
Hey! Just updated the FAQ and added a download link for macOS users, please check it out. Tool will be available soon.
Fabian Carl
Hello,
is this possible to uninstall the boot pack ? i dont have a back up from the old file, because i dont know the old file before installation.
benithemaker
Hi, ofc! “Restore Original” button will do it for you.
ewannawe
Ive bought a license and verfied it, how do i add it to my thing?
benithemaker
Installation
FM26_Bootpack.zipinto a folderfm26-bootpack.exeddcamemaybe
All of the players are using the only one style. I tried to change the graphic setting then restart the game and it's still only one style.
DashingDaz8
Check you installed correctly, just in this small sample size of my game I can see 3/4 styles
You will find with almost all mods created it is a user error not a creator error, sorry but its just a fact.
ddcamemaybe
What I did was just unzip the file and then click install collection. Then I just left the folder alone. Am I doing installation incorrectly? (like needing to move a bundle file into one folder for example.) What's your graphic setting? That's the only reason that I can think of.
benithemaker
In FM24, the graphic settings caused a similar bug, but I’ve never seen this happen in FM26. Could you share a gameplay screenshot, please?
krimred
for me it seems that only the last downloaded pack shows, can i have them all installed and be randomized rather then having just one pack ?
ddcamemaybe
After trying several graphics settings, I was able to get male players' boots to work (both players and referee in the top photo, and referee in the bottom photo). All female players still have the same purple boots that's not even part of the installation.
benithemaker
So you're not seeing those, right? Have you downloaded the update?
benithemaker
Yeah, makes sense. Female boots in the plans. (adding this to FAQ, thanks)
Marciocp
I managed to get it working. I realized that the file went to the default path folders, and what I did was search for it there and copy the file created by your installer and paste it into the correct folder path on my PC. It's working perfectly. Thanks again.
krimred
i downloaded all, the last one was the puma one and in game all players had pumas.
Then i redownloaded the mercurial pack and all of them had mercurials.
What im saying is the the last pack i click install is the only one showing.
benithemaker
Thank you for letting me know! I've actually added a path detection feature, so no manual process will be needed. Wanna try?
benithemaker
Oh, okay. So everything works as intended. FM26 (and other versions too) has a 5 boot limit. We call those “collections.” So, for example, you can’t have 20 different boots in the game at the same time.
Marciocp
That would be great!
krimred
oh, ok, I didnt know that.
benithemaker
Perfect! Just DM'd.
McDyba
Hello,
If someone want to add it manually on Steamdeck, here is the path :
/home/deck/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/common/Football Manager 26/fm_Data/StreamingAssets/aa/StandaloneWindows64
benithemaker
Wow! Thanks for sharing this!
benithemaker
FM26 Bootpack v1.2.1 Update Available
-Added Steam library path detection
(You’ll see the update notification the next time you open the tool)
RisingStarKiller
How can i change the install path? It's installing on C drive but my game install is on D drive.
bagbat101
Halifax75
Is there an issue with Mediafire? Am not able to download any files from there, the page is not opening up.
Other files from Getfiles I was able to download.