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FM26: The best tactics and how to install them easily
This summary presents the best tactics for Football Manager 2026, focusing on the "Argus 26 MT 3430 P117 AC" tactic and explaining how to download and install tactics from the FM Arena site. The tutorial also covers team instructions and key player positions to optimise performance.
1. 🏆 Presentation of the "Argus 26 MT 3430 P117 AC" atomic tactic
- ✅ The "Argus 26 MT 3430 P117 AC" tactic is presented as very effective, allowing a League 2 team (Po FC) to finish 3rd in Ligue 1 after simulating a season.
- ✅ This tactic stands out for its offensive potential, with 93 goals scored by Po FC.
- ✅ The author tested the tactic by simulating a full season with Po FC in Ligue 1, without modifying the initial squad.
00:00 - 01:14
1. 🏆 Presentation of the "Argus 26 MT 3430 P117 AC" atomic tactic
- ✅ The "Argus 26 MT 3430 P117 AC" tactic is presented as very effective, allowing a League 2 team (Po FC) to finish 3rd in Ligue 1 after simulating a season.
- ✅ This tactic stands out for its offensive potential, with 93 goals scored by Po FC.
- ✅ The author tested the tactic by simulating a full season with Po FC in Ligue 1, without modifying the initial squad.
01:15 - 02:26
2. ⚽ Detailed analysis of player composition and positioning
- ✅ The tactic is a "strikerless", i.e. without a traditional centre forward, but with a trequartista, an inside forward and an inside winger.
- ✅ The trequartista attracts the centre backs, creating space for the attacking midfielders and wingers.
- ✅ Giovanni Versini scored 16 goals and made 12 assists using this tactic.
- ✅ Kyan Gasnier finished as top scorer with 23 goals scored.
02:27 - 03:13
3. 🛡️ Defensive structure and offensive transition
- ✅ The defence is made up of three centre backs, with two players doubling up on the flanks and only one defender comfortable with the ball at his feet.
- ✅ In the defensive phase, a line of seven players remains in front, while a single defender in retreat covers counter-attacks.
- ✅ The left offensive full-back and the inside forward combine on the left side.
03:14 - 05:38
4. ⚙️ Team instructions: Playing style and mentality
- ✅ The game is direct, with a high tempo for rapid ball circulation.
- ✅ The team seeks to attack quickly, favouring the centre of the pitch.
- ✅ Creative freedom is balanced, with the goalkeeper restarting play with a short pass to the centre backs.
- ✅ Dribbling is encouraged, and passes are made into space rather than to feet.
- ✅ The team stalls in the area to find ideal shooting positions and discourages long shots.
- ✅ Crosses are low, adapted to squads without tall strikers.
05:39 - 06:54
5. ⚠️ Adaptation of tactics and defensive pressing
- ✅ The tactic can be adapted according to the squad available.
- ✅ The pressing is very high, but the defensive line is low to protect against long balls.
- ✅ The team plays with five at the back with defensive midfielders to win the ball back and move forward quickly.
06:55 - 08:01
6. 🎯 Specific instructions and effectiveness of crosses
- ✅ The team lets the opponent cross, as headed goals are less frequent in FM26.
- ✅ The aim is to keep the ball in play rather than look for set pieces.
- ✅ The full-backs stay more central and cross from the goal line to optimise chances.
08:02 - 09:30
7. ⬇️ Downloading tactics from FM Arena
- ✅ The FM Arena site is a community platform where tactics enthusiasts share their creations.
- ✅ Tactics are tested and ranked by win rate.
- ✅ The Argus has a win rate of 81% over 1350 matches.
- ✅ The site allows you to filter tactics according to different criteria, such as the number of attackers.
09:31 - 10:23
8. 📁 Installing tactics in Football Manager 26
- ✅ Download the tactic file in .FMF format from FM Arena.
- ✅ Copy the .FMF file to the \"tactics\" folder of Football Manager 26 (Documents\Sports Interactive\FM26\tactics).
10:24 - 11:19
9. 🔄 Loading tactics in the game
- ✅ In the game, load the tactic from the tactics menu.
- ✅ The tactic is then available with its instructions and organisation.
11:20 - 12:42
10. ⚔️ Comparison of tactics: Chopin vs. Argus
- ✅ The Chopin tactic uses two attackers, unlike the Argus.
- ✅ The Chopin tactic is more offensive, with wide midfielders instead of inside full-backs.
- ✅ The team instructions remain similar, with a direct game and a restart on the centre backs.
- ✅ The defensive line remains low, a surprise for effective tactics on FM26.
12:43 - 13:58
11. 💡 Tips and conclusion
- ✅ It is advisable to experiment with tactics and adapt them to your own style of play.
- ✅ Downloading tactics can be useful for beginners to understand the mechanics of the game.
- ✅ The pleasure of playing is the most important thing, no matter whether you use downloaded tactics.