After the winter transfer update arrived in Football Manager 26, we’ve continued experimenting with tactics using the updated match engine. Alongside general tactical systems, we’ve also been testing different set piece routines. So, how can you install ready-made set piece tactics created by the Football Manager community in FM26? Here are the full details on how to load set piece tactics in FM26.
Just like players who prefer building their own tactics, there are also many managers who try ready-made tactics while learning the tactical interface of the game.
Because of this, we will continue sharing community-created tactics for FM26 with you. With the updated tactical screens introduced in Football Manager 26, set pieces have become an important part of match strategy, so knowing how to install and use ready-made set piece routines is essential.
In this guide, we explain how you can easily use ready-made set piece tactics in FM26.
How to install FM26 Set Piece Tactics?
1. You need to place the downloaded file into C:/Users/“username”/Documents/Sports Interactive/Football Manager 26/tactics (Documents\Sports Interactive\Football Manager 26\tactics).
Tactics files are usually .fmf files. If the file you downloaded is a .rar file, first extract it to a folder and then place the .fmf file inside the tactics folder.
2. If the tactics folder doesn’t exist in the Sports Interactive\Football Manager 26 folder, create it.
3. Now it’s time to choose your tactics in the game. When you start the game, go to the set pieces section.
If you are entering the set pieces page for the first time, it will first ask you to choose a tactic. After choosing your tactic, when you enter the set pieces page, press the V icon as shown in the screenshot and then press the “Load Routine” section.
4. Select the file you placed in the tactics folder for set piece tactics and press the Load button. After clicking the Load button, you will see your new set-piece tactic appear in the field image at the bottom of the screen. After clicking the Load button, click the X icon on the screen.
