EA Sports FC 26
| EA Sports FC 26 | |
|---|---|
 Ultimate edition cover art featuring Zlatan Ibrahimović | |
| Developer(s) | EA Vancouver EA Romania |
| Publisher(s) | Electronic Arts |
| Series | EA Sports FC |
| Engine | Frostbite |
| Platform(s) | |
| Release | 26 September 2025 |
| Genre(s) | Sports |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
EA Sports FC 26 is an upcoming football simulation video game developed by EA Vancouver and EA Romania and published by Electronic Arts. It is scheduled for worldwide release on 25 September 2025 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and Amazon Luna.[1] It is the third instalment in the EA Sports FC series following EA FC 24 and EA FC 25.
Gameplay
EA Sports FC 26 is set to introduce significant gameplay innovations which include a complete overhaul of dribbling mechanics, enhanced artificial intelligence for player positioning, and more lifelike goalkeeper animations. The game also features two distinct gameplay presets: Competitive, tailored for Ultimate Team and Clubs with faster-paced action and smarter AI; and Authentic, designed for Career Mode with realistic football behaviours and tactics based on real-world data.[2]
The game will include over 20,000 licensed players, more than 750 clubs and national teams, and 35+ leagues, including exclusive rights to UEFA competitions, Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana, the Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga, Liga F, and Women's Super League.[3] New features such as an upgraded Archetypes system, dynamic Live Events, and expanded modes for Ultimate Team, Career, and Clubs will also be introduced.[4]
Swedish former footballer Zlatan Ibrahimović appears as the cover athlete of the Ultimate Edition,[5] while Jude Bellingham and Jamal Musiala to feature on alternate covers of the standard editions.[6]
References
- ^ "EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Home - Electronic Arts". www.ea.com. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
- ^ "EA Sports FC 26 Pitch Notes: Gameplay Overhaul". EA Sports. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
- ^ Majumdar, Ripan (16 July 2025). "All confirmed leagues in EA FC 26". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
- ^ "EA Sports FC 26 new features and licences". GamesRadar. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
- ^ "EA Sports Reveals FC 26 Cover Star, All Easter Eggs Detailed, Trailer Date". SI. 14 July 2025. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
- ^ "EA SPORTS FC 26 Officially Revealed – All the Key Details | EGW.News". EGamersWorld. Retrieved 17 July 2025.