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Step onto the pitch in EA SPORTS FC™ 26, the next evolution in football gaming where your club, your story and your legacy are entirely in your hands. Whether you're chasing glory in Ultimate Team™, rewriting history in Career Mode or building chemistry with teammates in Clubs, FC 26 delivers an experience that’s deeper, more personal and more dynamic than ever before.


Authentic gameplay that reflects real football

EA SPORTS FC™ 26 takes the beautiful game back to its roots with two distinct gameplay presets. Authentic gameplay offers a true-to-life football simulation that’s perfect for Career Mode, delivering nuanced player movement, smarter tactics and realistic match flow. For the competitive player, Competitive gameplay fine-tunes precision and speed for Clubs and Ultimate Team™, creating the most responsive and balanced competitive environment yet. Backed by feedback from the global FC Community, this evolution ensures that every match feels like match day.


New ways to compete and win

Put your squad to the test in Football Ultimate Team™ with all-new Tournament modes and rotating Live Events packed with themed challenges and seasonal content. Climb the ranks in a refreshed Rivals and Champs system and take on Bounties to earn extra rewards or speed up your progress. New to FC™ 26, Challengers introduces a second-tier weekend competition that's perfect for players rising through the lower divisions.


A Career Mode that adapts to you

Whether you’re crafting a dynasty or navigating the chaos of modern football, Manager Career in FC 26 gives you full control. Take on Manager Live Challenges to earn rewards and shape your legacy. These scenarios are inspired by real-world football events. Dynamic Manager Market shifts team tactics as clubs change leadership, keeping every season unpredictable. With reactive storylines and club-shaping decisions, your management career has never felt this real or rewarding.


Player identity, reimagined

Stand out in Clubs and Player Career with new Archetypes inspired by football legends. Tailor your player’s progression with unlockable Archetype Perks and attribute upgrades that bring fresh individuality to the pitch. No two players are the same and in FC 26, your path to greatness is as unique as your playstyle.


Live events that connect you to the world of football

Take on the world with your squad in Clubs Rush Live Events, a new layer of season-long competitions featuring knockout tournaments with unique rules, challenges and rewards. These events seamlessly tie into EA SPORTS FC™ 26’s ongoing campaigns, giving your club new goals and global recognition throughout the season.


The most immersive football experience ever

With 20,000+ licensed players, 750+ clubs and 35+ leagues, FC 26 brings you closer to the world’s game than ever before. From the UEFA Champions League to the Premier League, from the Google Pixel Frauen-Bundesliga to the UEFA Women’s Champions League, this is the only game where the entire world of football lives under one badge.


EA SPORTS FC™ 26 pre-order information

  • Payment is taken upon order.

  • Limited to 1 per customer. Any orders above this quantity will be cancelled.

  • We reserve the right to cancel an order as per our terms and conditions.


Key features

  • Experience the most realistic football yet with new Authentic and Competitive Gameplay presets.
  • Build your dream squad and compete in revamped Ultimate Team™ modes, including Tournaments, Live Events and the new Challengers weekend league.
  • Manage your club like never before with dynamic Career features, including Live Challenges and an evolving Manager Market.
  • Create a unique player with new Archetypes and Perks in Clubs and Player Career.
  • Compete in Clubs Rush Live Events with rotating knockout tournaments and seasonal rewards.
  • Play the world’s game with 20,000+ players, 750+ teams and 35+ leagues.
PublisherElectronic Arts Inc
DeveloperEA Vancouver & EA Romania
No of Online Players1-22
No of Offline Players1-4

EA SPORTS FC™ 26 introduces Manager Live Challenges to Career Mode. This lets you experience real-world football scenarios with dynamic, branching outcomes. With evolving team tactics driven by manager movement and unexpected in-season events, every Career Mode save feels fresh, unpredictable and uniquely yours.

Gameplay in EA SPORTS FC™ 26 has been rebuilt based on community feedback, offering two new presets: Authentic Gameplay for realistic, true-to-football immersion and Competitive Gameplay for fast-paced responsiveness and precision. Enhanced mechanics, smarter AI and refined controls deliver the most fluid and consistent experience to date.

EA SPORTS FC™ 26 introduces Archetypes, new player classes inspired by football legends. You can personalise your player’s development by unlocking Archetype Perks, upgrading attributes and shaping a play style that stands out on the pitch in both Clubs and Player Career.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

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Own every moment

Take full control of your club’s destiny in Career Mode with new Manager Live Challenges that recreate real-world scenarios and twist them into fresh, unpredictable narratives. In Ultimate Team™, compete in revamped Rivals, Champs, and brand-new knockout Tournaments that keep the action high-stakes and rewarding. Live Events and seasonal content add constant variety, while Bounties offer extra goals to chase in every match. Every choice you make, from who you sign to how you play, determines your journey.

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Precision redefined

Gameplay has been rebuilt from the ground up based on direct input from the FC community. Two new gameplay presets, Authentic and Competitive, allow you to fine-tune your experience for different play styles. Archetype systems introduce player classes inspired by the greats, giving custom players more personality and specialisation than ever before. Every pass, tackle and goal feels more lifelike than ever before.

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Rise through the ranks

Success in EA SPORTS FC™ 26 is earned, not scripted. Climb through the new second-tier Challengers competition, develop a unique playing style through upgraded Perks and Attributes in Clubs or reshape your team’s future as new managers change the tactical landscape across seasons.

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