EA SPORTS FC™ 26
EA Canada · Electronic Arts
Experience The World's Game like never before in EA SPORTS FC™ 26. Go for glory in a 48-team international tournament mode, take on themed Manager Live Challenges, and step into Player Career with new international ICONs and Heroes.
Year 1
Sep 25, 2025 - Aug 4, 2026
295 changes
EA SPORTS FC™ 26 saw the launch of the Team of the Year Edition on January 15, 2026, featuring 5,000 Season Points and exclusive player packs. Additionally, the Festival of Football event and FUTTIES Player Items were introduced mid-year, enhancing gameplay significantly.
- Major Content Drops:
- Team of the Year Edition launched on January 15, 2026, including exclusive rewards.
- Festival of Football launched on June 4, 2026, introducing new gameplay modes and token systems.
- FUTTIES Player Items were introduced on July 24, 2026.
- New Content:
- New International Tournament Mode launched on June 4, 2026, featuring 48 teams.
- Return of Fan Favourite Heroes in Football Ultimate Team on May 29, 2026.
- New Contract Extension Setting added in Career Mode on February 3, 2026.
- Gameplay Changes:
- AI Defending Changes on July 30, 2026, reduced the influence of AI defenders to enhance manual defending.
- Passing Updates improved ground and lobbed through passes, emphasizing player skill.
- New Manually Triggered Run Options introduced on July 30, 2026, allowing for more dynamic movement.
- Balance Adjustments:
- PlayStyles and Attributes Balancing on July 30, 2026, refined the performance impact of various PlayStyles.
- Increased Division Rivals Rewards on October 23, 2025, to better reflect player effort.
- Seasonal Events:
- FUT Birthday Celebration held on March 6, 2026, marking the anniversary of Football Ultimate Team with special rewards.
- Summer Stars Event launched on July 17, 2026, featuring upgraded Player Items.