EA SPORTS FC™ 26 News & Patch Notes

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EA SPORTS FC 26 version 1.6.5 is now live and includes the updates below.

Clubs

Addressed the following issue:

Addressed instances where an error would be received when attempting to play an online match.

We’re sorry for the ongoing matchmaking issues in Clubs, we know how frustrating it’s been to try and get matches with your squads. The above changes should now address the issue.

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Summer Stars turn up the heat, closing out the Festival of Football with upgraded Player Items for the summer tournament's top performers. Plus, look out for a special release once the new world champions are crowned. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45702522/9e01effd73d1917036af52b891aa4cbcd610d670.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45702522/79aab37625b9a2f1b0827937673d65e8c5d05808.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45702522/9806fa321e36a58cd0d3cf15faebe1899f93bc36.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45702522/280709580f8ef6c4270fb0262abe4dc29a0f46c8.png

EA SPORTS FC 26 version 1.6.4 is now live and includes the updates below.

Ultimate Team

Made the following changes:

You will now be brought back to the New Releases screen after viewing the Store, SBC or Objectives from New Releases.

Addressed the following issues:

Using the Swap Duplicated Items function on Stadium Items could have resulted in a disconnect from Ultimate Team.
Some overlays were not showing Player Item images.

Career Mode

Addressed the following issues:

National Anthems were not being played in the International Men’s Tournament.

General, Audio, and Visual

Made the following changes:

Updated some crests, text, hair, headshots, tattoos and kits.

Addressed the following issues:

Addressed a stability issue that could have occurred.
Some RTX 3050 cards were loading incorrect graphics recommendations by default.

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EA SPORTS FC™ 26 is now on The Play List! Celebrate with a limited-time EA Play member reward. Add an Iconic Players Pick and Gold Starting XI to your Football Ultimate Team™ with an EA Play Supercharge Pack.

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EA SPORTS FC 26 version 1.6.2 is now live and includes the updates below.

The World’s Game Made the following changes:

Added a Tournament Tree widget to the Office Hub within the World’s Game Tournament that becomes visible once the player has entered the Knockout stages.
Added the ability to access the FC Hub from the Tournament Hub and during an active tournament in The World’s Game mode to view active objectives and track progress.
Added the tournament stage to the Next Fixture screen in the FC Hub.
Updated UI elements in the See Tree Overview screen.

Addressed the following issues:

In some instances, matches that were completed through penalties would incorrectly display the aggregate score.
Addressed an issue in The World’s Game Tournament where the completed stage was not correctly displayed beneath the Trophy after finishing the competition.
Addressed instances of misaligned text.

Clubs

Addressed the following issues:

Addressed instances where creating a new Goalkeeper Clubs Pro could result in the Failed to create your Virtual Pro message appearing.
Addressed cases of Clubs AI Facility boosts also applying to player-controlled Pros.

Career Mode

Made the following changes:

Re-enabled National Team selection for Manager Career Live Start Points that occurred in May 2026.

Addressed the following issues:

In some Manager Career instances, selecting View Fixture for the International Cup Tournament Final from the Calendar could incorrectly display the Third Place match and cause the Final tab to be missing from the standings.
In Manager Career, the Department filter would incorrectly reset after modifying a Key Role filter within Scout Instructions.
In Manager Career, certain positions would incorrectly disappear from the Attacker department list when specific Key Role filters were active.
In Manager Career, Youth Academy scout reports could incorrectly display placeholder min-max values instead of the correct attribute ranges.
Sometimes, in Manager Career, a social media post can incorrectly display the incorrect kit.
The Current Team could display a placeholder image on the Player Stats screen for the Men's International Cup in Manager Career.
The See More Stats screen could display incorrect information when viewed during the Men's International Competition in Manager Career.

General, Audio, and Visual

Made the following changes:

Updated some kits, star heads, hair, 2D portraits, badges, stadiums, boots, commentary, crowds, TIFOs and text.
Addressed the following issues:
Addressed various stability issues that could have occurred.
Addressed an issue where the Restore Default option in Display Settings did not function as intended.
Addressed an issue where the Competitive Gameplay Type setting could be changed to Authentic during a Kick-Off match.
Addressed instances of incorrect/placeholder text.

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Save on EA SPORTS FC™ 26 The World’s Game Edition and kick off the summer of international football with 3,000 Season Points, a Gold Starting XI Pack, and three untradeable Player Picks.

Log in to EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Football Ultimate Team™ by 24 July to add ICON Pelé to your dream squad ahead of the big summer tournament. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45702522/6c121e4175c68f7866c55845cbdb99208b1395ee.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/3405690/EA_SPORTS_FC_26/

From now until July 9, EA Play members can log in to EA SPORTS™ FC™ 26 and automatically receive a Football Ultimate Team™ Draft Token. Use the token to enter the Ultimate Draft, where you'll build your squad from a random pool and challenge other players in up to 4 matches.

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Hey Steam Community!

We've updated match outcomes in FC 26 so that you can get a win sooner if the opponent Quits/Disconnects On A Draw during Live Events, Rivals, and Champions matches. One of these conditions must apply in order for a win to be awarded:

\ 10 minutes (in-game time) has passed. This was previously 20 minutes.
The quitting/disconnecting player concedes a penalty kick.
The quitting/disconnecting player has received a red card

A player can only receive a win from this 3 times a day, with the limit resetting at 00:00 UTC daily.

Let us know in the comments your thoughts on the above changes! And be sure to join the Official EA SPORTS FC Discord for any further feedback or discussions about the game!

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Go for glory in a brand-new international tournament mode featuring 48 national teams, alongside new authentic stadiums to play in. Take on international-themed Manager Live Challenges, and step into Player Career with new international ICONs and Heroes. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45702522/b37c122ae8e1d82917aa283af022af3ca26bd136.png

The EA SPORTS FC 26 Festival of Football Season 8 is now live.

We are aware of a visual issue where Token Packs in the Token Store unintentionally display the Previewable icon. Please note that Token Packs in the Token Store are not previewable. To see the full The World's Game notes, including information on Festival of Football content, upcoming in-game events, and new features, head over to the full Pitch Notes here.

Let us know your thoughts on The World's Game Update below or head over to the official EA SPORTS FC Discord to join the discussion.

EA SPORTS FC 26 version 1.6.1 is now live and includes the updates below. General, Audio, and Visual Addressed the following issues: - Addressed various stability issues that could have occurred. Want to provide us direct feedback about EA SPORTS FC 26? Head to the Player Feedback Portal and let us know what you think, it only takes a few minutes. Thanks to those who’ve provided and continue to provide feedback. Throughout the course of the EA SPORTS FC 26 season, we'll provide you with more information and updates if and when they become available. Be sure to follow @‌EASFCDIRECT on X as well as WhatsApp, and check out the EA SPORTS FC Tracker for the latest news and updates. - The EA SPORTS FC Team

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We’re celebrating the summer of international football with The World’s Game Update for EA SPORTS FC™ 26, launching 28 May.

Alongside PlayStyles changes and more gameplay updates based on your feedback, you'll be able to lead your nation to glory in a new 48-team international tournament mode starting 4 June, with 53 fully licensed and playable national teams, including 41 competing over the summer.

The World’s Game Update also brings international action to Football Ultimate Team™ with a dedicated Event Hub, Festival of Football themed campaigns and more. Plus, log in and play FC 26 between 5 June and 24 July to earn a 93 OVR Festival of Football ICON Pelé and three ‘Choose Your Journey’ Evolutions.

The World’s Game

The World’s Game Update delivers a brand-new tournament mode launching 4 June, bringing the summer’s international action to EA SPORTS FC™ 26. With 53 fully licensed and playable national teams - including 41 that will be in action over the summer - you can choose from global powerhouses like Brazil, England, and France or emerging international stories like Cabo Verde, Uzbekistan, and more. Lead your nation to glory, rewrite history to create new international storylines, and experience new true-to-life stadiums including Gillette Stadium and BMO Field, alongside Central Maw - a new stadium built to capture the atmosphere of top-tier international football.

See the list of fully licensed nations below:

Nations

Argentina

Australia

Austria

Belgium

Bosnia & Herzegovina**

Brazil

Cabo Verde

Canada

Colombia

Congo DR**

Croatia

Czech Republic

Denmark

Ecuador

England

Finland

France

Germany

Ghana

Haiti

Holland

Hungary

Iceland

Indonesia

Italy

Ivory Coast

Korea Republic

Mexico

Morocco

New Zealand

Northern Ireland

Norway

Panama

Paraguay

Poland

Portugal

Qatar

Republic of Ireland

Romania

Saudi Arabia

Scotland

Senegal

South Africa

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Tunisia

Turkiye

Ukraine

United States

Uruguay

Uzbekistan

Wales

**Will feature generic kits as of June 4, updated to include authentic kits in a future update.

The standalone 48-team tournament takes you through three group stage matches, with the top two teams progressing alongside the eight best third-placed teams across all groups. From there, knockout rounds begin with the round of 32 before culminating in the tournament final.

Find a breakdown of group stage advancement criteria and third-place qualifying conditions below:

Group Stage Advancement Criteria:

Points
Head-to-head points
Head-to-head goal difference
Head-to-head goals scored
Overall goals scored
Overall goal difference

3rd Place Qualifying Teams Conditions:

Points
- Win = 3
- Draw = 1
- Lose = 0
Points calculated
- Goal Difference (goals scored minus goals conceded)
- Goals Scored
- Fair Play Points
  - First yellow card = -1 point
  - Indirect red (second yellow) = -3 points
  - Direct red = -4 points
  - Yellow + Direct red = -5 points

In addition to The World’s Game international tournament mode, more National Teams will also be playable in Kick Off mode and new international tournament Objectives have been added to EA SPORTS FC™ 26.

Football Ultimate Team™

The World’s Game Update also brings international action to Football Ultimate Team™. The FUT festivities start on 4 June with Evolutions changes, new Festival of Football Tokens, a dedicated Event Hub, weekly Festival of Football themed campaigns, Player Items, and changes inspired by community feedback to give you more choice in how you build your Ultimate Team this summer. Additionally, be sure to check your Objectives tab throughout the event, as some players may find a surprise celebration tied to their nation.

Festival of Football ICON Pelé

Log in during the event to snag a 93 OVR Festival of Football ICON Pelé and three ‘Choose Your Journey’ Evolutions. Begin by choosing between ST with Low Driven+, CAM/CM with Incisive Pass+, and LW/RW with Finesse Shot+. Celebrate his international achievements in 1970 with Evolutions inspired by key matches and tournament stages.

Evo Undo, Festival of Football PlayStyles Lab & Evo Repeats

As part of a server release following the World’s Game Update on 4 June, you’ll be able to roll back and fully reset Evolutions in your Club. If you reset an originally Tradable Player, they’ll return to their Tradable status.

We want your Evo choices to be meaningful to you. Previous Evo updates reduced the pressure of selecting the right player for each Evo, and we believe the Evo Undo change reduces the need to select the right evo for each of your players.

We’ve heard your feedback that choosing your own PlayStyles matters. As we reflect on FUT™ Birthday Bakery Evolutions, this was a missing ingredient to allow you to experiment with new players and then sell them on the Transfer Market if you didn’t see them staying in your Club long term.

In Festival of Football we’re introducing a new PlayStyles Lab, allowing you to choose your preferred PlayStyles and PlayStyles+ for the following:

Festival of Football: Star Performer
Festival of Football: National Pride
Festival of Football: National Pride Champions
Glory Hunters

FUT Birthday items will also be eligible for the PlayStyles Lab, replacing the Birthday Bakery Evolutions.

In addition, we’ll be introducing a new item type - Evo Repeatables, which will allow you to earn additional Evolution entries. You’ll see these rewards in upcoming Festival of Football content.

Tokens

Tokens are a brand new reward type that have been designed to give you greater choice over how you play and what you earn in FUT. Starting on 4 June you’ll be able to earn Festival of Football tokens across a range of game modes including;

Rivals
Squad Battles
Rush
Live Events
Select Objectives
Select SBCs

We’re excited about the impact Tokens will have on FUT & your rewards. Starting in Festival of Football, Tokens will become the primary way to earn rewards in FUT each week.

No matter how or where you play FUT, from Season 8 onwards the aim is that you will feel better rewarded for the time you spend playing in game. By unifying mode rewards into Tokens you’ll be able to progress towards the same rewards no matter your mode, giving you greater choice in where you play.

Like you see currently in FUT, higher rank finishes will reward you with both Tokens & Additional Rewards for competing at the highest level.

As we balance FUT for the entire community, we’re introducing a cap on how many Tokens you can earn each week, placing greater emphasis on the rewards you choose to pursue.

Throughout Festival of Football, you’ll be able to earn up to 1,000 Tokens each week (5,000 Tokens in total). Tokens offer a more flexible and reliable way to earn rewards across modes.

We expect that skilled players may be able to earn 1,000 Tokens through playing Squad Battles, Rivals or Live Events and completing special Objectives and SBCs each week. We’ll review this and listen to feedback to understand if this is an area we want to make changes to in the future.

Here’s an example of Rivals & Squad Battles Tokens rewards, check in-game for a full breakdown.

Rivals Rank

Base Rewards

Upgraded Rewards

Div 1

275

400

Div 5

175

400

Div 8

150

Squad Battle Rank

Tokens

Elite 3

400

Gold 3

150

Festival of Football Tokens are earned only through playing FUT and will not be made available inside Store Pack offers.

Tokens will have a dedicated Store with Players, Packs, Evolutions, and Club Customisation content. To ensure that your choices are more meaningful to you, you will not be able to unlock everything in the store.

Here’s how the Store works:

To cater for a variety of players across the Season, the Store will have a range of prices
Rewards up to 300 tokens can be redeemed instantly or weekly
Rewards up to 1,000 tokens will require multiple play sessions to unlock
Rewards up to 2,500 tokens will need to be worked toward over the course of the Season
An important call out is that the highest reward available in the store will be roughly half of the total limit
Weekly Refreshes
- Each week we’ll swap out Weekly Refreshes for lower cost rewards to add variety and better connect to new campaigns that release each week
Season long planning
- Bigger rewards will be persistent throughout Festival of Football to allow you to plan towards any rewards you want to earn over a longer time period

FUT Champions Tokens

In Season 8, we’ll also be introducing FUT Champions Tokens and a FUT Champions Store featuring a range of rewards, including a rotating selection of special Red FUT Champions Player Items each week. Champions Tokens give you greater choice over your Champions rewards no matter your skill level.

For those who pick up a handful of wins each weekend, you can get weekly rewards or save Tokens over multiple weekends in a Season for bigger rewards.

For those who pick up multiple wins each weekend, we think this change will give you greater choice over the rewards you get. Higher win finishes will still provide additional Coins on top of Champions Tokens, to reward you for pushing for your best finish each weekend.

We believe Tokens will give you greater control over the weekends you choose to play in.

As mentioned, this is the first time we’ll be introducing Tokens, and we’ll be taking your feedback on board. As with all of our newest features we are excited to see how this one evolves in the future.

Festival of Football: Journey of Nations

Journey of Nations introduces an Event Hub for the Festival of Football Season in Football Ultimate Team™. Each week you’ll need to assemble international themed squads, travelling across five continents and completing over 250 challenges to earn epic rewards for your Club. Each region's Objectives & rewards will be themed around iconic players, historic nations, and emerging stars.

See the Festival of Football schedule below:

North America - Thursday, 4 June 2026
Asia + Oceania - Friday, 12 June 2026
Africa - Friday, 19 June 2026
South America - Friday, 26 June 2026
Europe - Friday, 3 July 2026

Player Additions

Throughout Festival of Football we want you to build your international Ultimate Team. To help fans across the world build their dream squad we’ll be adding over 100 new international players to the FUT pool of items this summer.

We're also excited to introduce 2 brand new ICONS; Rivellino & Mario Kempes.

They’ll debut with special Greats of the Game Versions on 19 June, before their Base versions are available in the FUT pool of items for Packs from 26 June.

Festival of Football Campaigns

The following five campaigns will also be released into the Football Ultimate Team™ pool of items between 5 June and 24 July.

Path To Glory: 5 June – 19 June

Path to Glory opens the Festival of Football celebrations, following the journey of each nation with live Player Items that upgrade alongside the international action.

Greats of the Game: 19 June – 26 June

Greats of the Game is all about the legends, introducing two new ICONS, Mario Kempes and Rivellino, to honour big name players who defined eras of The World’s Game.

Glory Hunters: 26 June – 10 July

Glory Hunters brings PlayStyle customisation to selected Player Items for more control over squad building.

Phenoms: 10 July – 17 July

Phenoms shines a light on football’s next generation. Spotlighting young players and debutants looking to stand out as the world watches on.

Summer Stars: 17 July – 24 July

The Festival of Football finale culminates in a celebration of the biggest moments and greatest performers.

We’ll also release a range of recurring Programs including Showdowns, Star Performers and National Pride.

PlayStyles

As we continue to monitor and respond to community feedback, we’re making the following PlayStyles changes to improve gameplay balance.

Bruiser

Following feedback surrounding shoulder challenge outcomes feeling too impactful, especially when using the Bruiser PlayStyle, we have updated both Bruiser and Bruiser+ to better balance between PlayStyles and Attributes.

See the changes below:

Attributes and PlayStyles Balance

Slightly reduced the boost to shoulder challenges from Bruiser and Bruiser+
Added a slight boost to the receiver of the shoulder challenge if they have Enforcer or Enforcer+
- This boost matches the one made to Bruiser/Bruiser+

Improved Shoulder Challenge Outcomes

Improved shoulder challenge outcomes so stumble direction and force now better reflect the difference in Strength and PlayStyles between players.
- Note that players with a clear Strength and PlayStyle advantage while defending are able to push the dribbler off the ball like before
- If the advantage lies more with the dribbler they are not pushed away as easily and have a chance to recover the ball
- This effect scales with the difference in Strength and PS boost between the players resulting in more authentic outcomes overall

Improved Detection of Challenges from Behind

Added logic to predict when a shoulder challenge may hit the back of the opponent, and cancel the challenge if so

Other Changes

Addressed a visual bug where the Bruiser+ icon displays when the PlayStyle wasn’t in effect

Intercept

We’ve also made the following change to the Intercept PlayStyle to make Attributes more impactful while preserving the PlayStyle benefit:

Added the ability for players without the Intercept PlayStyle but with a 90+ Interceptions attribute rating to have access to the same animations as those with the PlayStyle.

Team Press

We had a lot of feedback from the community regarding the Team Press tactic being overused. We’ve made the following changes to AI-controlled defenders to encourage more tactical options:

Reduced pressure on the ball carrier when Team Press is activated in the defensive half
- If the user controls a defender in position to mark the ball carrier, AI defenders will not double up on the ball carrier
- If the user controls a defender further away from the ball defender, an AI controlled defender will try to contain the ball carrier but not aggressively pressure them
Reduced marking tightness of all AI opponents when Team Press is activated in the defensive half
- Marking becomes looser as the opponent advances closer to goal
When Team Press is activated in the attacking half, these changes do not apply. AI defenders will behave as before, aggressively pressuring the ball carrier and contextually doubling up

Career

The International Men’s Tournament will also be available in Career, following the same structure and rules as The World’s Game mode. Alongside this, additional national teams have been fully licensed and added, and you can add a national team to manage at the beginning of any new save.

The following new content is also coming to Career:

Added End of Season Live Starting Points, allowing you to jump into a save just before The International Men’s Tournament begins
Following a server release after The World’s Game Update, players will also be able to select a national team at the start of a new Live Starting Point
Added Festival of Football themed ICONs and Heroes
Weekly releases of Festival of Football themed Manager Live Challenges starting 5 June
New Season objectives for playing with national teams
- Complete X amount of Y Category Name Challenges
- Play X amount of full matches with national teams in Career Mode

Penalty Shootouts Event

To mark the beginning of knockout football, we’re introducing Penalty Shootouts, a new limited-time event available from 28 June in Football Ultimate Team™ and Kick-Off.

Clubs

The following updates have been made in Clubs to further expand the ways you can customise and improve your Archetypes:

Increased Archetypes level cap
- Increased level from 90 to 95
Increased Archetype customisable PlayStyle slots
- Increased from 8 to 9, unlocked at level 95
Increased Signature PlayStyles from 3 to 4
Fourth Signature PlayStyles:
- Shot Stopper
  - Deflector
- Sweeper Keeper
  - Far Throw
- Progressor
  - Intercept
- Boss
  - Anticipate
- Engine
  - Rapid
- Marauder
  - Trickster
- Recycler
  - Tiki Taka
- Maestro
  - Incisive
- Creator
  - Quick Step
- Spark
  - Technical
- Magician
  - Inventive
- Finisher
  - Acrobatic
- Target
  - Press Proven
Fourth Signature PlayStyle can be upgraded to PS+ at Level 95
Increased the maximum range of Archetype-specific Attributes
- Shot Stopper
  - Vision MAX: 99
- Sweeper Keeper
  - Short Passing MAX: 99
- Progressor
  - Ball Control MAX: 99
- Boss
  - Standing Tackle MAX: 99
- Engine
  - Defensive Awareness MAX: 99
- Marauder
  - Dribbling MAX: 99
- Recycler
  - Aggression MAX: 99
- Maestro
  - Short Pass MAX: 99
- Creator
  - Cross MAX: 99
- Spark
  - Curve MAX: 99
- Magician
  - Ball Control MAX: 99
- Finisher
  - Balance MAX: 99
- Target
  - Balance MAX: 99

Thanks for taking the time to check out The World’s Game Update Pitch Notes. We continue to listen and respond to feedback from the community and can’t wait for you to experience the latest changes.

The EA SPORTS FC Team

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ea.com/en/games/ea-sports-fc/fc-26/game-disclaimers

for details.

The official Ultimate Team of the Season is here. Join the celebrations now in EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Football Ultimate Team™ and meet the match winners, title takers, and season definers who lit up the 2025/26 campaign. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45702522/f63f6ced1caba0c6ba77699379c7ae952c794c7f.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45702522/344912fde64b60667b4aa73f5b13211d99edb8cd.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45702522/f948681ccf5ec7b8177fc4f19f9628bc0d32af36.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45702522/abdd88d0f42fc590b4a4fd7960ec3c51fb868631.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/3405690/EA_SPORTS_FC_26/

Meet the EA SPORTS FC™ 26 LALIGA EA SPORTS and Liga F Moeve Team of the Season. Celebrate season-defining performers across Spain’s top leagues in Football Ultimate Team™. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45702522/5b0bc9fb96e4fd7fac17f70681408f4d263a0a5b.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45702522/783057b798c96a11c351795aaf90a5b7d6690720.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45702522/7cf5348905d3782bcb0412e2f663acc485ad2159.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/3405690/EA_SPORTS_FC_26/

EA SPORTS FC 26 v1.5.6 is now live for the PS5, PC, XBX|S and Switch 2 versions and includes the updates below.

Ultimate Team

Addressed the following issue:

Addressed an issue where, in some instances, control of the player could be lost during a Rush match.

Clubs

Addressed the following issue:

Addressed an issue where, in some instances, control of the avatar could be lost during a Clubs Mode match.

General, Audio, and Visual

Addressed the following issue:

Addressed a stability issue that could have occurred.

Want to provide us direct feedback about EA SPORTS FC 26?

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and let us know what you think, it only takes a few minutes.

Thanks to those who’ve provided and continue to provide feedback. Throughout the course of the EA SPORTS FC 26 season, we'll provide you with more information and updates if and when they become available. Be sure to follow @‌EASFCDIRECT on X as well as WhatsApp, and check out the EA SPORTS FC Tracker for the latest news and updates.

The EA SPORTS FC Team

Meet the EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Ligue 1 McDonald's, National Women's Soccer League, and Arkema Première Ligue Team of the Season. Celebrate season-defining performers across top leagues in Football Ultimate Team™. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45702522/34d847a196a0a4dc89fb41f6167681e539bc25f2.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45702522/22bfa1d635bb56b8f6f0d41ccff4ec4a7bbc47bb.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45702522/21de1b37cd37e2d7bad9bac93e4c0bc3d53da58f.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/3405690/EA_SPORTS_FC_26/

In our latest Feedback Update, we’re addressing the Bruiser Playstyle following ongoing community discussion.

We’ve been closely monitoring how Playstyles are performing and testing changes between attributes and Playstyles. As a result, in an upcoming update, we’ve slightly reduced the boost from Bruiser and Bruiser+ in shoulder challenge situations and added a matching boost for dribblers with Enforcer or Enforcer+, creating a more even, head-to-head interaction

We’ve also improved how players react after contact, so stronger tacklers can still knock weaker players off balance, but weaker tacklers will no longer overpower stronger dribblers in unrealistic ways. Detection of challenges from behind has been refined, with the system predicting player movement ahead and cancelling challenges that would result in back contact. Additionally, we’ve addressed cases where the Bruiser+ icon appeared when it wasn’t impacting the play.

For the full Feedback Update and detailed breakdown, Join the official EA SPORTS FC Discord where you can also submit your feedback.

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EA SPORTS FC 26 version 1.5.4 is now live and includes the updates below.

Ultimate Team

Made the following changes:

Improved UI selection when viewing Player Items in a New Releases tab.
The Actions button callout was unavailable in New Releases when using the Compare Price function.

Career Mode

Addressed the following issues:

Addressed an issue where CPU Slider settings would reset to default after relaunching the game and loading a save.
An incorrect team would display when starting a new Manager Career with an Icon Player.
Youth player height generation has been adjusted to ensure more realistic and balanced prospects.

Clubs

Addressed the following issues:

The Objectives button opened the FC HUB instead of the Objectives screen.
Addressed instances of misaligned text.

General, Audio, and Visual

Made the following changes:

Updated some trophy images, boots, kits, ad boards, overlays, crests, logos, star heads, hair, backdrop sponsors, anthems, stadiums, hair, banners, flags and scarves
\ Addressed some specific cases that caused game performance to drop to low frame rates after the second half.

Addressed the following issues:

Addressed various stability issues that could have occurred.
Addressed instances of text not appearing.

Want to provide us direct feedback about EA SPORTS FC 26?

https://go.ea.com/fc26pfp

and let us know what you think, it only takes a few minutes.

Thanks to those who’ve provided and continue to provide feedback. Throughout the course of the EA SPORTS FC 26 season, we'll provide you with more information and updates if and when they become available. Be sure to follow @‌EASFCDIRECT on X as well as WhatsApp, and check out the EA SPORTS FC Tracker for the latest news and updates.

The EA SPORTS FC Team

As the action heats up across the English top flight, celebrate season-defining performers in Football Ultimate Team™. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45702522/fb68d177ce5d27be1106da637bb7d7c3a7e8ed18.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45702522/e04a2821c4a1cf64341749de6988ab53a4b45560.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/3405690/EA_SPORTS_FC_26/

Meet the players that performed all season long as Team of the Season kicks off in EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Football Ultimate Team™. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3405690/EA_SPORTS_FC_26/

EA SPORTS FC™ 26 news & patch notes

EA SPORTS FC™ 26 news & patch notes

Ultimate Team

Career Mode

General, Audio, and Visual

The World’s Game Made the following changes:

Clubs

Career Mode

General, Audio, and Visual

The World’s Game

Football Ultimate Team™

Festival of Football ICON Pelé

Evo Undo, Festival of Football PlayStyles Lab & Evo Repeats

Tokens

FUT Champions Tokens

Festival of Football: Journey of Nations

Player Additions

Festival of Football Campaigns

PlayStyles

Team Press

Career

Penalty Shootouts Event

Clubs

Ultimate Team

Clubs

General, Audio, and Visual

Ultimate Team

Career Mode

Clubs

Steam news for EA SPORTS FC™ 26