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This file will need to be re-applied if/when official patches/updates are released to ensure full compatibility. This is due to the fact that some files which are removed when installing this file are automatically re-installed by Steam when official updates come out.
Club names are only changed if you apply the editor data files before starting a new game. For a workaround if you've already started a new save-game, then please read the opening post of this thread.
The sortitoutsi real names fix changes the instances of fake names in Football Manager 2026 to the proper, real life names for awards, cities, stadiums and competitions, in cases where the actual name is not licensed. It will also fix the fact that the German National team doesn't call up real players. These fixes are all fully save-game compatible.
Follow the below instructions to install this version of this file.
Once you download this file, youβll see these folders after extracting the ZIP:
π dbcπ editor dataπ edtπ lnc
STEP 1.
If you are playing an FM23 or FM24 save in FM26, then this fix needs to be also installed in the folders in the below image IN ADDITION TO THOSE INDICATED BELOW the image:

OPEN
Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Football Manager 26\shared\data\database\db\2600
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
OPEN
Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Football Manager 26\shared\data\database\db\2620
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
Notes: \Program Files (x86)\ could be \Program Files\ depending on your set up.
Equivalent folders for Mac users
Mac installation
OPEN
/ Users / username / Library / Application Support / Steam / steamapps / common / Football Manager 26 / fm.app / Contents / Plugins / game_plugin.bundle / Contents / Resources / shared / data / database / db / 2600
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
OPEN
/ Users / username / Library / Application Support / Steam / steamapps / common / Football Manager 26 / fm.app / Contents / Plugins / game_plugin.bundle / Contents / Resources / shared / data / database / db / 2620
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
You have to click βshow packaged contentsβ on the fm.app and game_plugin.bundle folders. This basically means that you need to right-click (or Control + click) on fm.app (or game_plugin.bundle) and choose Show Package Contents that lets you open up the folders inside the app icon.
Hereβs how to do it on Mac:
1. Open Finder.
2. Press Command + Shift + G to bring up βGo to Folder.β
3. Copy and paste this path, then hit Enter:
~/Library/Application Support/Steam/steamapps/common/Football Manager 26/fm.app/Contents/PlugIns/game_plugin.bundle/Contents/Resources/shared/data/database/db/2600
Once youβre in both the db/2600 and db/2620 folders, thatβs where you drop the real name fix files and donβt forget to restart FM afterwards so the changes take effect.
Equivalent folders for PC players on Gamepass
PC players on Gamepass
I am led to understand that mods are enabled by default this year, so nothing needs to be done other than the below
OPEN
Xboxgames\Football Manager 26\shared\data\database\db\2600
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
OPEN
Xboxgames\Football Manager 26\shared\data\database\db\2620
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
Equivalent folders for PC players on Epic Games
Epic Games Installation
OPEN
Program Files (x86)\Epic Games\FootballManager26\shared\data\database\db\2600
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
OPEN
Program Files (x86)\Epic Games\FootballManager26\shared\data\database\db\2620
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
Notes: \Program Files (x86)\ could be \Program Files\ depending on your set up.
Equivalent folders for Mac players on Epic Games
Epic Games Installation
OPEN
~/Library/Application Support/Epic/FootballManager2026/fm.app/Contents/PlugIns/game_plugin.bundle/Contents/Resources/shared/data/database/db/2600
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
OPEN
~/Library/Application Support/Epic/FootballManager2026/fm.app/Contents/PlugIns/game_plugin.bundle/Contents/Resources/shared/data/database/db/2620
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
You have to click βshow packaged contentsβ on the fm.app and game_plugin.bundle folders. This basically means that you need to right-click (or Control + click) on fm.app (or game_plugin.bundle) and choose Show Package Contents that lets you open up the folders inside the app icon.
Hereβs how to do it on Mac:
1. Open Finder.
2. Press Command + Shift + G to bring up βGo to Folder.β
3. Copy and paste this path, then hit Enter:
~/Library/Application Support/Steam/steamapps/common/Football Manager 26/fm.app/Contents/PlugIns/game_plugin.bundle/Contents/Resources/shared/data/database/db/
Once youβre in both the db/2600 and db/2620 folders, thatβs where you drop the real name fix files and donβt forget to restart FM afterwards so the changes take effect.
Equivalent folders for Steam Deck users
Steam Deck installation
if game is store on external micro SD card
OPEN
devices / rootfs / run / media / mmcblk0p1 / steamapps / common / Football Manager 26 / shared / data / database / db / 2600
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
OPEN
devices / rootfs / run / media / mmcblk0p1 / steamapps / common / Football Manager 26 / shared / data / database / db / 2620
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
if game is stored on internal storage
OPEN
devices / home / deck / .local / share / Steam / steamapps / compatdata / 2252570 / pfx / drive_c / users / steamuser / My Documents / Sports Interactive / Football Manager 2026 / editor data
DELETE only the dbc , edt and lnc folders
STEP 2:
COPY the dbc, edt and lnc folders from the downloaded pack
STEP 3:
PASTE them into each of your respective folders mentioned in step 1.
These are what the respective folder paths within the 2620 folder should include :
dbc:

dbc/permanent:

edt/permanent:

lnc:

STEP 4:
COPY the 4 files located in the EDITOR DATA folder in the downloaded pack
STEP 5
PASTE to \Documents\Sports Interactive\Football Manager 26\editor data
This is also the same folder to be used for Gamepass.
Equivalent folder for Mac
Follow these steps to correctly place the editor data folder for Football Manager 26 on macOS.
1. Open Finder.
2. Press Command (β) + Shift + G to open the Go to Folder window.
3. Copy and paste the following path, then press Enter:
~/Library/Application Support/Sports Interactive/Football Manager 26/
4. If you donβt see an editor data folder, create one manually.
The folder name must be exactly:
editor data
(all lowercase, with a space)
5. Make sure the editor data folder is inside the Football Manager 26 directory. Not in Documents, Public, or anywhere else.
6. Place the downloaded .fmf files (for example, from the Real Name Fix or other mods) into this editor data folder.
7. Restart Football Manager 26, and when starting a new game, ensure the files are ticked/selected under Database β Editor Data Files.
Equivalent folder for Steam Deck
devices / home / deck / .local / share / Steam / steamapps / compatdata / 1904540 / pfx / drive_c / users / steamuser / My Documents / Sports Interactive / Football Manager 26 / editor data
Equivalent folder for Epic Games
/Users / [your user] / Library / Sports Interactive / Football Manager 26 / editor data
This should be what your editor data folder looks like now.

The final version of this download for the default database can be downloaded from here.
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WullieBoy78
Previous version worked absolutely fine but since downloading the latest version of the name fix Napoli have returned to Parthenope and the Spanish team names have reverted back to the old ones.
Whats gone wrong???
Tom Daniels
I've noticed certain clubs haven't worked, i.e. R. Madrid and Real San Sebastien still in my game and their badges aren't linking either
Tanellobello94
ho seguito tutti i passaggi come descritti ma una volta avviato vedo che solo i nomi delle squadre sono cambiati ma non i loghi, cosa posso fare? io sono da mac su steam
Tummy.owl
Manchester United do not have a nickname.
TheFManager_
Last year's real name was perfect.The real name appeared on the league's homepage
Carsie
#Northern Ireland Academy Leagues
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 52092869 "NIFL U18 Academy League" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 52092869 "NIFL U18 Academy League" ""
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000181484 "Harry Cavan Youth Cup" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000181484 "IFA Youth Cup" ""
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 52094997 "NIFL Championship/PIL Development League" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 52094997 "Championship/PIL Development League" ""
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 52086955 "NIFL Premiership Development League" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 52086955 "Premiership Development League" ""
jamarcus
Why can't I change some names in the txt like before?
My changes don't show in game, only for clubs.
Carsie
#Northern Ireland
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 130028 "ToalsBet.com Co. Antrim Shield" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 130028 "ToalsBet.com Co. Antrim Shield" ""
R3DD3N97
Hello guys, maybe someone could ask, if i didnt installed the name fix for the national teams before and started a safe without. Is it possible that the national team will get new real nationalteam playerf from the newgens theyre will be generated ? or is the safe lost for ever?
BlearyLine7
Is this fully working with the new patch, or should I wait a few days for everything to be working?
Carsie
#Invitational Tournament Womens
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000177894 "Pinatar Cup" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000177894 "Pinatar Cup" ""
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000181661 "SheBelieves Cup" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000181661 "SheBelieves Cup" ""
edo1717
Napoli still not fixed unfortunately
LudoxPendragon
Wouldn't it be better to leave the competition's original name in the short name, without any sponsors? The short name should be how that competition is commonly known.
For example:
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 32 "Serie A Enilive" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 32 "Serie A" ""
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 16 "Ligue 1 McDonald's" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 16 "Ligue 1" ""
Carsie
#Central African Football Federations' Union (UNIFFAC) Women's
#Cameroon Women's
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000343137 "Cameroonian Women's Championship" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000343137 "Guinness Super League" ""
#Chad Women's
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000362182 "Chadian Women's Championship" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000362182 "Chadian Women's Championship" ""
#Comoros Women's
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000347166 "Championnat FΓ©minin" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000347166 "Championnat FΓ©minin" ""
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000347165 "Coupe de Comores FΓ©minine" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000347165 "Coupe de Comores FΓ©minine" ""
#Congo Women's
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000343135 "Congolian Women's Championship" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000343135 "Congolian Women's Championship" ""
#Congo DR Women's
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000343134 "Ligue nationale de Football fΓ©minin" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000343134 "Ligue nationale de Football fΓ©minin" ""
#Equatorial Guinea Women's
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000343133 "Equatoguinean Primera DivisiΓ³n Femenina" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000343133 "Equatoguinean Primera DivisiΓ³n Femenina" ""
#Gabon Women's
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000343131 "Gabonais Women's Championship" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000343131 "Ligue National" ""
#SΓ£o TomΓ©an Women's
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000362175 "Campeonato Nacional Feminino" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000362175 "Campeonato Nacional Feminino" ""
Carsie
Personally it is the short name lol compared to County Antrim & District Football Association Senior Shield but with the new UI I prefer the sponsors name & comp name together
kad38
Hi @mons , can we apply the latest patch to our current game ? Or do we need to create a new one ?
Carsie
#West African Football Union (WAFU) Women's
#Burkina Faso Women's
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000338498 "BurkinabΓ© Women's Championship" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000338498 "Ligue 1" ""
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000338496 "BurkinabΓ© Women's Cup" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000338496 "Coupe du Faso FΓ©minine" ""
#Cape Verde Women's
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000343136 "Cape Verdean Women's Championship" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000343136 "Campeonato Nacional Feminino" ""
#Ivory Coast Women's
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000338494 "CΓ΄te d'Ivoire Women's Championship" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000338494 "Championnat National FΓ©minin" ""
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000338492 "CΓ΄te d'Ivoire Women's Cup" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000338492 "Coupe Nationale" ""
#Ghana Women's
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000343130 " Malta Guinness Women's Premier League" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000343130 "Ghana Womenβs Premier League " ""
#Guinea Women's
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000362178 "Ligue GuinΓ©enne de Football FΓ©minin" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000362178 "Ligue GuinΓ©enne FΓ©minin" ""
#Guinea-Bissau Women's
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000362178 "Guinea-Bissau Women's Championship" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000362178 "Campeonato Nacional" ""
#Liberia Women's
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000355654 "Liberian Women's FA Cup" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000355654 "PetroTrade Cup" ""
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000343126 "Liberian FA Women's First Division" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000343126 "LFA Women's First Division" ""
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000355656 "Liberian FA Women's Super Cup" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000355656 "LFA Super Cup" ""
#Mali Women's
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000343125 "Coupe du Mali FΓ©minine" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000343125 "FΓ©minine Ligue 1" ""
#Mauritania Women's
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000362183 "Mauritanian FΓ©minine Championship" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000362183 "FΓ©minine Championship" ""
#Niger Women's
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000362176 "Championnat National FΓ©minin du Niger" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000362176 "Championnat National FΓ©minin " ""
#Nigeria Women's
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000343122 "Nigeria WFL Premiership" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000343122 "NWFL Premiership" ""
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000350536 "Nigeria WFL Premiership Group A" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000350536 "NWFL Premiership A" ""
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000350537 "Nigeria WFL Premiership Group B" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000350537 "NWFL Premiership B" ""
#Senegal Women's
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000343120 "Senegalese FF Women's Championship" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000343120 "Senegalese Women's Championship" ""
#Sierra Leone Women's
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000356426 "Sierra Leone Women's Premier League" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000356426 "Sierra Leone Women's Premier League" ""
#Gambia Women's
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000356428 "Gambia FF Women's League Division One" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000356428 "GFF Women's League 1" ""
#Togo Women's
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000343117 "Togolese FF Women's Championship" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000343117 "TFF Women's Championship" ""
Carsie
#CONCACAF Women's
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000344945 "CONCACAF Women's Champions Cup" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000344945 "CONCACAF Women's Champions Cup" ""
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000278985 "CONCACAF Women's Championship" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000278985 "CONCACAF Women's Championship" ""
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000279843 "CONCACAF Women's Championship Qualifiers" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000279843 "CONCACAF Women's Qualifiers" ""
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000315212 "CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000315212 "CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup" ""
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000317034 "CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup Qualifiers" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000317034 "CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup Qualifiers" ""
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000470652 "CONCACAF Women's Under-20 Championship" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000470652 "CONCACAF WU-20 Championship" ""
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000470653 "CONCACAF Women's Under-20 Championship Qualifiers" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000470653 "CONCACAF WU-20 Championship Qualifiers" ""
R3C
I started a new save.
On new save everything is fine.
Ykkris
I have the same problem in French. Is there a solution?
franck69
Hi. Since i apply this mod :
GnuGoku
Anti tamper crash is not related to this real names fix
Just make a tour in SI fΓ³rum in bugs and you will see that most of anti tamper crash is related to computers that dont βuseβ βhaveβ this tecnology, mostly old PCΒ΄s
Miguel Alves
Shouldn't this fix be also applied in the pre-editor game? I keep getting brazilian teams with 3 letters and also some others.
AlexTheTall
Ah! so it's because I play in French!
wfm18
Improved name fixes for Dutch Women's competitions
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000180030 "Eurojackpot Vrouwen Eredivisie" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000180030 "Vrouwen Eredivisie" ""
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000344931 "Vrouwen Eerste Divisie" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000344931 "Vrouwen Eerste Divisie" ""
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000445016 "Vrouwen Competitiebeker" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000445016 "Vrouwen Competitiebeker" ""
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000180113 "Eurojackpot Vrouwen KNVB Beker" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000180113 "Vrouwen KNVB Beker" ""
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000442756 "Vrouwen Supercup" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000442756 "Vrouwen Supercup" ""
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000430800 "Vrouwen Lagere Divisies" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000430800 "Vrouwen Lagere Divisies" ""
"COMP_LONG_NAME_CHANGE" 2000177585 "Vrouwen BeNe League" ""
"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 2000177585 "Vrouwen BeNe League" ""
pereiraagb
#"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 31051584 "Conf. League" "French"
#"COMP_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 31051584 "Conference League" "French"
Ξ
@mons
Iβve finished creating a Football Manager 26 Real Name Fix Installation Guide with improved formatting, consistent step numbering, and simplified instructions.
The updated version is clear, easy to follow, and ready to be shared. You can copy and paste it directly into a post, blog article, or README file. My goal was to make it easier for users to read and understand, especially for those on Steam, Epic, Game Pass, or Mac.
The guide includes:
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If you are using an FM23 or FM24 save in FM26, you must also install this fix in the folders listed below in addition to those mentioned further down in the text:
π 2300π 2310π 2320π 2330π 2340π 2400π 2430π 2600β½ FM26 REAL NAME FIX β INSTALLATION GUIDE
By Sortitoutsi.net | Works for Steam, Epic, Game Pass & Mac
βοΈ WHAT YOU NEED
π dbcπ editor dataπ edtπ lncπ§© STEP-BY-STEP INSTALL GUIDE
π₯οΈ FOR WINDOWS (Steam / Epic / Game Pass)
Step 1 β Locate your database folder
Go to your FM26 installation folder, then open the database directory:
Steam: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Football Manager 26\data\database\db\2600Epic: C:\Program Files\Epic Games\FootballManager26\data\database\db\2600Game Pass: C:\XboxGames\Football Manager 26\Content\data\database\db\2600π‘ If you see folders like 2610 or 2620, thatβs your latest patch version - use the newest number instead of 2600.
Step 2 β Delete the old folders
Inside that database folder, delete only these three folders:
π dbcπ edtπ lncβ οΈ Do not delete any others (for example 2600_fm or later patch folders like 2610).
Step 3 β Copy the new folders
From your extracted Real Name Fix, copy the dbc, edt, and lnc folders into the same location.
Your structure should now look like:
...\data\database\db\2600\π dbcπ permanentπ create a club.dbcπ deceased.dbcπ england.dbcπ forbidden names.dbcπ france.dbcπ j league non player.dbcπ melbourne_kit.dbcπ misc.dbcπ netherlands.dbcπ swear_words.dbcπ womens_football.dbcπ bald_people.dbcπ bundesliga_kits.dbcπ havre_kit.dbcπ turkiye.dbcπ edtπ permanentπ alliteration_adjectives.edtπ eng_youth_grades.edtπ future_chairmen.edtπ not_registered.edtπ stadium_templates.edtπ start_in_admin.edtπ sugardaddy.edtπ support_staff.edtπ transfer_embargo.edtπ valid_takeovers_only.edtπ lncπ Awards.lncπ City, Club and Stadium Names.lncπ Competitions and other Fixes.lncStep 4 β Locate your βEditor Dataβ folder
Go to your Documents folder (not your Steam directory):
Documents\Sports Interactive\Football Manager 26\editor dataIf it doesnβt exist, create it manually - name it exactly:
π editor dataStep 5 β Copy the .fmf files
Open the editor data folder from the Real Name Fix download and copy all .fmf files into your own editor data folder.
Example:
...\Football Manager 26\
π editor dataπ FM26 Sortitoutsi Licenses Fix - Ajax staff.fmfπ FM26 Sortitoutsi Licenses Fix - Bookmakers.fmfπ FM26 Sortitoutsi Licenses Fix - Brazilian kit colour changes.fmfπ FM26 Sortitoutsi Licenses Fix - Club Name Changes.fmfπ config.xmlStep 6 β Launch Football Manager 26
Step 7 β Enable the files
When starting a new career:
Step 8 β Finish setup
Choose your leagues, database size, and begin your save.
β οΈ Editor Data Files only apply to new saves - they canβt alter existing careers.
π DONE!
Your Football Manager 26 should now display:
π‘ Extra Tips
π FOR MAC (Steam / Epic)
Step 1 β Locate your database folder
Hereβs how to do it on Mac:
Steam:
~/Library/Application Support/Steam/steamapps/common/Football Manager 26/fm.app/Contents/PlugIns/game_plugin.bundle/Contents/Resources/shared/data/database/db/2600Epic:
~/Library/Application Support/Epic/FootballManager26/fm.app/Contents/PlugIns/game_plugin.bundle/Contents/Resources/shared/data/database/db/2600If you see 2610, 2620, or higher, use the newest folder.
Step 2 β Delete the old folders
Inside that folder, delete:
dbcedtlncOnly those three - leave everything else untouched.
Step 3 β Copy the new folders
From the extracted Real Name Fix, copy dbc, edt, and lnc into the same 2600 (or latest) folder.
Step 4 β Locate your Editor Data folder
~/Library/Application Support/Sports Interactive/Football Manager 26/editor dataYou can reach it quickly by pressing
β + Shift + G in Finder and pasting the path above.
Create the folder manually if it doesnβt exist.
Step 5 β Copy the .fmf files
Copy all .fmf files from the downloaded editor data folder into your local one.
π§ FOR STEAM DECK
Step 1 β Locate your database folder
On Steam Deck, FM26 is installed via Steam. Navigate to the database folder:
~/.steam/steam/steamapps/common/Football Manager 26/data/database/db/2600Use the highest number folder if you see multiple versions (e.g., 2610, 2620).
Step 2 β Delete the old folders
Inside the database folder, remove only:
dbcedtlncStep 3 β Copy the new folders
Copy the dbc, edt, and lnc folders from the extracted Real Name Fix into the same folder.
Step 4 β Locate your Editor Data folder
Steam Deck editor data path:
~/.local/share/Sports Interactive/Football Manager 26/editor dataCreate the editor data folder if it does not exist.
Step 5 β Copy the .fmf files
Copy all .fmf files from the downloaded editor data folder into this path.
Ykkris
Yeah, and I got how to fix the problem :
"CLUB_SHORT_NAME_CHANGE" 884 "Stade Rennais" "French"
"CLUB_3LETTER_NAME_CHANGE" 884 "SR" "French"
Actually, this should be done for all clubs. It's quite tedious, though.
GnuGoku
I saw i workaround for this on Reddit until we have a fix
If your language is set to french, open the pop pup data language and change the option club names to english
AlexTheTall
This is what I did! Thank you