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Steam News19 April 20262mo ago

16 Players By Default. Substitution During Matches

Player Teams now have a squad size of up to 16 players (previously limited to 11), and so there are five players who are on the bench in every match. Players can be substituted if they are injured during matches.

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changedPlayerTeams now have a squad size of up to 16 players (previously limited to 11), and so there are five players who are on the bench in every match.
addedPlayerA new defence rating has been added to each player. This is a key attribute when selecting your starting lineup, alongside attack, penalty, and ambition. The new rating can be edited in the player editor.
changedPlayerThe average minimum retirement age has been increased. Most players will have a longer career for at least ten seasons before retiring.

Forever World Cup Simulator changes

changedTeams now have a squad size of up to 16 players (previously limited to 11), and so there are five players who are on the bench in every match.
addedA new defence rating has been added to each player. This is a key attribute when selecting your starting lineup, alongside attack, penalty, and ambition. The new rating can be edited in the player editor.
changedThe average minimum retirement age has been increased. Most players will have a longer career for at least ten seasons before retiring.

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Teams now have a squad size of up to 16 players (previously limited to 11), and so there are five players who are on the bench in every match.

Players can be substituted if they are injured during matches. Substitutions are visible in the goal time table, which can be accessed by clicking on any goal numbers.

A new defence rating has been added to each player. This is a key attribute when selecting your starting lineup, alongside attack, penalty, and ambition. The new rating can be edited in the player editor.

The average minimum retirement age has been increased. Most players will have a longer career for at least ten seasons before retiring.

Site: https://simcups.com/

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Steam News / 19 April 2026

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