FC26 Career

NEW CAREER FEATURES

Discover new ways to enjoy Career in FC 26 with Manager Live Challenges, an active Manager Market, Unexpected Events, and more.

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FRESH STORIES THROUGHOUT THE NEW SEASON

Experience Manager Career like never before with all-new Manager Live Challenges throughout the new season. Take on a variety of real-world scenarios and alternative storylines, from surviving 5 matches to claiming an historic treble, to earn Season Points, Vanity, and ICONs and Heroes to use in modern-day clubs.

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AN EVER-EVOLVING MANAGER MARKET

For the first time ever, movement in the Manager Market sees team tactics transform over time as new managers take the helm, changing the dynamics of every new season and creating a more authentic Career experience.

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TUNED FOR REALISM

The new Authentic preset delivers true-to-football gameplay with physics-based rebounds, blocks, and bounces for more grounded and unpredictable outcomes. Teammates will act more positionally responsible, while tackles, headers, and corners match real-world success rates.

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OFF THE PITCH DRAMA

Managers face unexpected events throughout their tenure, managing short and long-term matters which shape the future of your club, from an injured back line to a club on the brink of financial collapse.

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ARCHETYPES

Archetypes inspired by greats of the game bring a new dimension to Player Career, introducing 13 unique classes to bring greater individuality to your customisation and progression. Earn Archetype XP, upgrade attributes, and unlock new Archetype Perks to give your player a distinct feel on the pitch.

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Pre-order EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Ultimate Edition by 26 August*

Receive an EVO that boosts any player’s shooting to 99 in EA SPORTS FC™ 25 (sold separately), a 1 of 5 Player Pick 93+ OVR ICON Player Item (untradeable) for EA SPORTS FC™ 25 (sold separately), and an ICON Player Item (untradeable) in EA SPORTS FC™ 26.

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  • * Pre-order offers for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 and physical versions of EA SPORTS FC 26 do not include the EA SPORTS FC 25 Content. Other conditions & restrictions apply. See ea.com/games/ea-sports-fc/fc-26/game-disclaimers for details.
  • † You must complete the steps to obtain the initial FC Points distribution by June 15, 2026 to receive all 4,500 (for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2) or 6,000 (for all other platforms) FC Points. If you redeem after September 15, 2026, you will not receive any FC Points.