EA SPORTS FC™ 26
EA Canada · Electronic Arts
The Club is Yours in EA SPORTS FC™ 26. Play your way with an overhauled gameplay experience powered by community feedback, Manager Live Challenges that bring fresh storylines to the new season, and Archetypes inspired by greats of the game.
Year 1
Sep 25, 2025 - Jun 15, 2026
246 changes
EA SPORTS FC™ 26 launched the Team of the Year Edition on January 15, 2026, bringing exclusive player packs and 5,000 Season Points. Additionally, a New International Tournament Mode released on June 4, featuring 48 national teams, alongside the introduction of Tokens in FUT, which rewards players with Festival of Football tokens across various game modes.
- New Modes:
- New International Tournament Mode: Launched on June 4, featuring 48 national teams.
- Fantasy FC Rewards System: Introduced on February 20, rewarding players based on on-pitch performances.
- Joga Bonito Mode: Added on December 5, celebrating 5v5 Rush matches.
- New Content in FUT:
- Return of Fan Favourite Heroes: Released on May 29, enhancing gameplay with unique abilities.
- LALIGA EA SPORTS and Liga F Team of the Season: Celebrated on May 15, highlighting top performers.
- Team of the Year Players: Available in FUT from January 23, including Men’s and Women’s Team of the Year XIs.
- Gameplay Enhancements:
- Improved Be A Goalkeeper Experience: Increased responsiveness launched on October 9.
- Dynamic Development Plans: Introduced on March 4, reflecting a player’s role more closely.
- Refined Challenge Detection: Enhanced on May 7 for more realistic gameplay interactions.
- Seasonal Events:
- FUT Birthday Celebration: Marked Football Ultimate Team’s 17th anniversary on March 6.
- Ultimate Team of the Season Launch: Celebrated standout players of the 2025/26 campaign on May 22.
- Balance Changes:
- Tuning Attributes and PlayStyles: Adjusted on February 20 to enhance player effectiveness.
- Increased Division Rivals Rewards: Implemented on October 23 to better reflect player engagement.