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#876538 FM26 Real Name Fix v5.0 - for FM26.3.1 [26/05/2026] - USE THE WORKAROUND IN THE FIRST POST IF SOME CLUB NAME CHANGES AREN'T WORKING
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By Thomas Storey 31 March 2026 - 07:37 AM UTC 

Done it with fmscouts which literallt just needs you to delete the files , its a better workaround than this one 

I mean, the 1st post also says that you have to delete folders. So probably you've installed this wrong at the first place. But I'm glad that you've fixed this yourself. 

#876456 FM26 Real Name Fix v5.0 - for FM26.3.1 [26/05/2026] - USE THE WORKAROUND IN THE FIRST POST IF SOME CLUB NAME CHANGES AREN'T WORKING
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By Thomas Storey 30 March 2026 - 18:19 PM UTC 

Can someone please help me. I’ve downloaded the fix , the names are still the same. people say it’s save compatable but all serie a teams still showing fake names. If I go to start new save the update has worked - is there anything I can do as really don’t want to start new save . cherrs !!

 

There is something you could but definitely should do - read the 1st post and use the workaround.

#875917 FM24/26 facepack for people added in the Data Update - Technical Support thread
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By kamani 26 March 2026 - 13:22 PM UTC 

Thank you so much. That suggestion of yours fixed the problem but I'm a little bit confused. This file that i attachted before was in the last small updated face pack. Every face patches has that confix.xml right? So when i paste new face packs, what should I do? Because winrar is going to ask should paste the new config.xml file or not? 

"Cut-Out Player Faces Megapack - New Players for FM26"

for example, this has config.xml file too. I should put the files when i create new folder in faces folder?

 

To be fair, I don't remember that something changed in terms of generating xml files. Each update has all the faces from all previous megapacks and updates.

 

@mons - can you confirm this?

#875820 FM24/26 facepack for people added in the Data Update - Technical Support thread
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By kamani 25 March 2026 - 12:03 PM UTC 

yep. this file.

 

Your config file is way to small. it should be around 40mb, not 0.1mb.

 

Repack your faces once again and check the file size.

#875797 [FM26] - Polish lower leagues (down to 4th level) + [winter database update]
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By krystian bil 25 March 2026 - 15:07 PM UTC 

mam problem bo jak chce zacząć kariere czyli chce zaznaczyć te ligi wyswietla mi sie komunikat ze pliki edytora są nie zweryfikowane i nie moge nic zrobić. dobra juz działa ale komentarza usunąć sie nie da mod wydaje sie fajny 

 

Wyskakuje błąd ponieważ nie zaktualizowałem pliku do najnowszej bazy danych, czekam na ostatni oficjalny update i dopiero wtedy zaktualizuje.

#875765 FM24/26 facepack for people added in the Data Update - Technical Support thread
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By kamani 25 March 2026 - 11:45 AM UTC 

Thanks for the help but when i use this comand for myself:

 

 --user_data_location="O:\Football Manager 26"

 

still no pictures unfortunetly.

Do you have a config file in your faces folder?

 

#875763 FM24/26 facepack for people added in the Data Update - Technical Support thread
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By kamani 25 March 2026 - 11:11 AM UTC 

That FAQ is out of date unfortunatly. It doesnt show how to do it in FM26. It's for the older versions. Or am i looking at the wrong Faq?

https://community.sports-interactive.com/forums/topic/558156-graphics-skins-installation-guide-user-data-location-info/?tab=comments#comment-12779418

And like as i said, i can load my save games from the same user data folder. So why should it be a problem for graphics folder?

 

You can use my guide if you want.

 

https://community.sports-interactive.com/forums/topic/594111-fm26-guide-how-to-create-and-configure-a-separate-folder-for-fm-files/ 

#874873 FM26 Real Name Fix v5.0 - for FM26.3.1 [26/05/2026] - USE THE WORKAROUND IN THE FIRST POST IF SOME CLUB NAME CHANGES AREN'T WORKING
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By alexstephen91 18 March 2026 - 07:28 AM UTC 

That’s what I mean, I’m so confused as to why it isn’t working. Been playing fm over 20 years and never had an issue like this.

 

i have effectively gone back to square one now, everything has been delete and it’s as if I’m installing for the first time. Do I need to apply the fix to both to 26.0 and 26.2? or can I get away with just 26.2 given that I will only be using that one.

 

My method is always - delete these 3 folders (dbc, edt, lnc) from every ‘folder with number’ (every 26.0, 26.2 and other similar folders) and paste 3 folders from fix. And make sure to select all editor data files when creating a new game through advanced setup.

 

If something was not working, it was because due to my mistake, not the fix.

 

That's why me and mons are sometimes tired of reminding everyone how to apply the fix, because when you dive deeper into individual issues, 95% of them is applying the fix wrong (which can be solved by watching 250 youtube videos on how to do it or following the main post).

 

And because folders on mac are similar to windows, I sometimes wish the players would record the process of downloading, copy/pasting and launching the game.

#874853 FM26 Real Name Fix v5.0 - for FM26.3.1 [26/05/2026] - USE THE WORKAROUND IN THE FIRST POST IF SOME CLUB NAME CHANGES AREN'T WORKING
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By alexstephen91 17 March 2026 - 23:31 PM UTC 

Losing the will to live with this unfortunately. Have followed the guidance step by step but Napoli and various other Spanish teams still have fake names. Was working fine previously so am just at loss at what to do.

 

This is for a new save file. 

 

I mean, the installation process is basically the same in each fm. You delete all edt dbc and lnc folders from each 26.0, 26.2 folder and copy the ones from the fix.

 

AND you select all editor data files when starting a new game (it's important to click advanced setup).

 

And voila.

#874721 Bosnian leagues level 6-FM Bosnia United/// New real cup /// Update ///
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By Azrael 17 March 2026 - 05:15 AM UTC 

I really don't know why the pre-game editor won't let you test the database rules…

 

If you load a file with leagues added, you should have test rules button. Or when you add rules in the editor yourself. Otherwise, it's greyed.

#874455 FM26 Real Name Fix v5.0 - for FM26.3.1 [26/05/2026] - USE THE WORKAROUND IN THE FIRST POST IF SOME CLUB NAME CHANGES AREN'T WORKING
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By Martplfc 15 March 2026 - 14:54 PM UTC 

Any reason why everything works except for Betis and Zaragoza? I note that the changes are included in the lnc but in game they're still Hisplanis and San Sebastian?

 

This is a save game started with the original game but updated recently to 26.2.

 

Have you read the title and the 1st post? If not, please do.

#873581 FM26 Real Name Fix v5.0 - for FM26.3.1 [26/05/2026] - USE THE WORKAROUND IN THE FIRST POST IF SOME CLUB NAME CHANGES AREN'T WORKING
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By Perixen91 10 March 2026 - 21:06 PM UTC 

Good evening, I have followed all the steps you gave me, but the names are still coming out wrong.

 

What names? Show the folders 26.0 and 26.2

#873305 FM26: Winter Update 26.2 is out!
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By ingel99 09 March 2026 - 18:30 PM UTC 

Hello, i found some mistakes in greek translations. For example in english language database Tasos Bakasetas and Tasos Douvikas are inside correct but when you change the language to greek then their names are not became Τάσος but became Κωνσταντίνος (Konstantinos). I didn't check all Tasos and Konstantinos but Mavropanos has correct translation. Please fix. Thank you

 

https://community.sports-interactive.com/bugtracker/1644_football-manager-26-bugs-tracker/1874_translations/

#872005 FM26 Real Name Fix v5.0 - for FM26.3.1 [26/05/2026] - USE THE WORKAROUND IN THE FIRST POST IF SOME CLUB NAME CHANGES AREN'T WORKING
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By key_one1939 28 February 2026 - 20:07 PM UTC 

Now when i tried it`s finally work. Tnx!

But i dont understand why this time i have problem like that. 100 times before i do all the same way, but now i need change some files from fix by myself? And why this work ok for some teams, when another dont change on real names? 

I hope this will be fixed in future versions of fix.  

I`m grateful for your help and hope other players don`t repeat my mistakes.

 

The workaround is for existing saves, normally, when you install the files correctly with the instruction (and select all the editor files when creating a new game), there's no problem with italy/spanish names.

 

All you have to do each time is delete dbc, edt and lnc files and paste them from the fix.

#871884 🛠️ Metallic Logos Technical Support Thread
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By knutjb 27 February 2026 - 11:03 AM UTC 

Hello all

I have followed the instructions, but I still cant get this to work. I dont know what I do wrong,and its frustrating…..

I run FM 24, and in my Graphics folder I have a facepack and a kit pack, and they are both showing up

If it's not working, it means you've probably installed this wrong.

 

Screenshots are always helpful.

#871870 Cut-Out Faces Megapack TECHNICAL SUPPORT thread - first post updated for FM26
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By FCLegion 27 February 2026 - 08:47 AM UTC 

I added the folders from change files to the location I was already using and clicked replace all when it asked me to. Then when I opened the game most of the player faces(not all) were gone. Could it be about config files, and how can I fix this and use the change files properly?

 

How many faces are in your faces folder?

#865593 Cut-Out Faces Megapack TECHNICAL SUPPORT thread - first post updated for FM26
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By Ahmet h 22 January 2026 - 02:52 AM UTC 

In game unique ID's and faces ID's that i downloaded does not matches. Is there anyway to fix it ? Currently I am playing FM 24 and i downloaded the latest Cut-Out Player Faces Facepack. Is this the issue ?

 

The issue is De Cat was not in fm24 original game so you've added him through some additional file. His UID in the megapack is correct, the one in the game is randomly generated.

#863916 FM26 – Complete Argentine & South American Transfer Update
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What are the changes made to countries other than Argentina?

#863398 [FM26] - Polish lower leagues (down to 4th level) + [winter database update]
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By micmac90 09 January 2026 - 13:28 PM UTC 

Witam gram w 3 lidze klubem zawisze Bydgoszcz i w tabeli mam zaznaczone ze tylko 1 druzyna awansuje do 2 ligi a nie ma żadnego odnośnika w kwestii barazy czy mimo że nie ma takiego info w grze czy te baraze będą automatycznie? dzieki

Powinno być zaznaczone 2 miejsce w każdej grupie, że kwalifikuje się do baraży. Jeśli tego nie widzisz, możliwe, że to błąd gry albo wczytałeś inny plik niż mój.

#862460 FM26 Real Name Fix v5.0 - for FM26.3.1 [26/05/2026] - USE THE WORKAROUND IN THE FIRST POST IF SOME CLUB NAME CHANGES AREN'T WORKING
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By Tony Love 03 January 2026 - 04:53 AM UTC 

I like how the conversation goes, when a lot of people just keep saying that Napoli is not Napoli, and some of the clubs from Spain have incorrect naming, but in return they've got the same answer, that everything is fine for the new game, it is just us being ass-handed. It is hard to believe, but the fix fixes some of the naming conventions, but not all of them. Curious who can tell why.

I've never had any issues with updating folders in previous FM releases, only with this one. And yes, it is a new game, and yes, I watched the video, I read the instructions.

 

Because believe or not - if you follow all the instructions, it works.

 

When you load all the editor data files and replace all the necessary folders, it works. I understand, that you might be irritated, but some people just don't follow the instructions or have editor data files not loaded. 

 

FM26 is a bit broken in the modding area, and we needed to create some workarounds. And yes, I have issues with some of the mods as well, but I've just re-applied everything and I have all the faces, logos, real name fixes, all additional leagues (yes, the ID issue is present, but that's the only one).

 

To be honest, I don't know what to tell you in this case. When I have the problem with Napoli name, I've found that I didn't have a club name change editor file selected.

#857482 [FM26] - Polish lower leagues (down to 4th level) + [winter database update]
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By Sowaa 01 December 2025 - 22:26 PM UTC 

Jest szansa abyś dodał do dodatku albo stworzył nowy dodatek z kilkunastoma prawdziwymi, polskimi mediami? Dodatki z poprzednich lat nie działają…

 

W tamtym roku do plików real name fix był dorzucany plik media files i on z tego co wiem, dodawał trochę polskich mediów. Raczej nie planuję ani tworzyć osobnego pliku, ani dodawać mediów do obecnego.

#855326 Leagues Mega Pack by @Timo@ (212 Nations + 24 Feminines + other) - FM Scout
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By OKV 23 November 2025 - 11:30 AM UTC 

these are not empty words, but the facts that Timo can only unlock the leagues, but not make the actual schedule, stages, rules)

 

Again - without any examples, these are empty words.

#854982 Leagues Mega Pack by @Timo@ (212 Nations + 24 Feminines + other) - FM Scout
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By OKV 17 November 2025 - 22:22 PM UTC 

simply lack

 

I presume that when you talk about realism, you mean that the created leagues are not realistic or not have real rules. But it will be simpler for all of us when you give more details about your problem instead of throwing random words in comments. So either explain what is wrong exactly or don't throw comments like these.

#854819 FM26 Real Name Fix v5.0 - for FM26.3.1 [26/05/2026] - USE THE WORKAROUND IN THE FIRST POST IF SOME CLUB NAME CHANGES AREN'T WORKING
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I've tested few scenarios with installation because I was wondering if something has changed (because a lot of people post napoli name not changed).

 

It's happening because you haven't selected the editor data files on the start of the game. When you change only the files in the fm lnc folder, you will have milan, inter etc. but not napoli.

 

But when you do everything as in instruction on the 1st page (delete and paste new dbc/edt/lnc + copy these 4 files to editor data and select them at the start of the game), you will have all these changes. Screenshots for proof, because I'm a bit tired of hearing these problems and old problems repeating.

 

Please pay attention to the instruction, because it will save you more time than posting here and waiting for an answer. 

#854811 Home thread for the FM26 Cut-Out Megapack - 2026.07 OUT NOW [17/06/2026]
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By Kirukato Kashiarikutomorukimi 20 November 2025 - 19:01 PM UTC 

i have a question?....are all face change files compatible for FM24

 

Yes, nothing was removed from the previous version.

#854494 [FM26] - Polish lower leagues (down to 4th level) + [winter database update]
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By rawson 19 November 2025 - 17:57 PM UTC 

https://umpire-esa-images-production.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/de5a136b-59d1-40ce-8b51-c043a004751b/1753264258_PodrecznikEkstraklasy-Sezon_2025-2026-220.pdf

Strony od 233 - nie ma słów: obowiązek, nakaz. Przeczytałem i nie widzę. Są zapisy że kluby będą nagradzane, nie karane. Da się to zmienić, żeby było zgodne ze stanem faktycznym, jak system nagród? Chyba że nie doczytałem i się mylę to wtedy zwracam honor. 🙂

 

Chwila, przepis o obowiązkowym młodzieżowcu został usunięty z pliku w najnowszej wersji. To, co zacytowałeś to u-22 w składzie meczowym i taki przepis (co prawda w specyficznej formie) istnieje. Nie jest on z tego co wiem w 100% odwzorowany ale wszelkie problemy z młodzieżowcami lub graczami wyszkolonymi przez klub, zostały zgłoszone na forum. I dopóki nie zostanie to wyklarowane na oficjalnym forum, narazie będzie zostawione. Bo co chwila ostatnio wychodzą patche które mogą znowu coś nadpisać.

#851497 [FM26] - Polish lower leagues (down to 4th level) + [winter database update]
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By Rafal Smolas 09 November 2025 - 20:09 PM UTC 

Pobrałem ten plik i nadal w ekstraklasie jest obowiązek u22.

 

A ten przepis akurat jest w regulaminie ekstraklasy, dlatego nie jest usunięty.

#851400 [FM26] - Polish lower leagues (down to 4th level) + [winter database update]
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updated the file - removed u22 player mandatory rule from ekstraklasa (don't know why it was in vanilla version of the game), and tweaked polish FA cup final date.

#850201 [FM26] - Polish lower leagues (down to 4th level) + [winter database update]
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By Radosław P 06 November 2025 - 20:49 PM UTC 

witam. a możesz zrobić taki plik w którym będzie zniesiony limit 25 piłkarzy w ekstraklasie.

 

Niestety nie robię zmian na prośbę użytkowników + chcę aby pliki były realistyczne.

#849955 [FM26] - Polish lower leagues (down to 4th level) + [winter database update]
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By spiderj21 06 November 2025 - 17:05 PM UTC 

czesc czy mozesz dodac 4 lige polska tak jak w fm24 bylo

 

Nie dodawałem 4 ligi w fmie 24, i w tym pilku obecnie również jej nie ma.