Can a computer game help women's football grow even more?

The launch of FM26, the latest Football Manager game, is set to boost visibility of women's football and potentially uncover hidden female talents. With over 36,000 female players and 5,000 staff included, fans can manage women's teams for the first time in the series. Sports Interactive's database, used as a scouting tool by real-life clubs, now includes stats on female players gathered since 2021 - a significant move for women's football gaming and talent discovery.