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EA Sports FC 26's Ultimate Team mode holds a major event every summer to coincide with real-world tournaments, and this year it's World Cup.

Therefore, FC 26 launched Festival of Football series of events, running from June 5th to July 24th, featuring five different events. The one we'll see on June 26th is Glory Hunters.

So, what is Glory Hunters? How do you play it? What player cards can you get? I will explain this event in detail below.

Core Mechanics

FC 26's Glory Hunters will run from June 26th to July 10th, divided into two phases. Each phase will feature one team of player cards, divided into Team 1 and Team 2. Phase 1 starts on June 26th, and Phase 2 starts on July 3rd.

Glory Hunters event is significantly different from previous events like Path to Glory or Greats of the Game.

In previous events, you could directly draw event-specific player cards, whose stats, overall rating, PlayStyles, etc., were fixed. But Glory Hunters is different - you'll be able to draw "blank cards".

What are blank cards? These cards only have basic stats like speed, shooting, passing, and dribbling, but no PlayStyles or PlayStyles+.

PlayStyles are a system introduced by EA starting with FC 25, used to recreate a player's signature characteristics in real life. For example, Lionel Messi's chip shot, Kevin De Bruyne's passing, and Virgil van Dijk's defensive anticipation all correspond to specific PlayStyles in the game.

FC 26 not only continues to use this system but also adds some new PlayStyles, such as Precision Header, Aerial Fortress, and Gamechanger.

In short, PlayStyles are crucial. Top-tier player cards often come with powerful PlayStyles, which can be a key to victory on the field.

However, for some cards, their base stats may not align well with the system-assigned PlayStyles, and players can't change these PlayStyles, a long-standing complaint.

But in Glory Hunters, you don't need to worry about this, because you can personally select PlayStyles for your favorite player cards. Whatever position you want them to play on the field, you can achieve this by adjusting their PlayStyles.

How to Customize PlayStyles?

So how exactly do players adjust PlayStyles in Glory Hunters? It's through PlayStyles Lab in FC 26 - a new feature launched in early June.

PlayStyles Lab is divided into two modules: Base PlayStyles Lab and PlayStyles+ Lab.

The former is used to add regular PlayStyles to player cards, while the latter is used to add advanced PlayStyles marked with a "+".

The good news is that, according to official information, this lab is completely free and can be used an unlimited number of times. You can use it to customize the same card with different styles.

For example, if you draw a Lionel Messi, you can equip him with Finesse Shot and Technical to make him a monster who cuts inside and shoots from the wing; or you can equip him with Incisive Pass and First Touch to make him a midfield metronome.

If you want to undo your PlayStyles customization, you can use Evo Undo function to reset it to its original state.

However, customizing PlayStyles requires players to invest time and effort, collecting resources, completing SBCs and other missions, and upgrading skills.

Furthermore, the completion costs for various SBC missions in FC 26 recently are quite high, so although the gameplay is free, it doesn't mean players don't need to do anything.

Additionally, player cards customized in PlayStyles Lab cannot be traded on Transfer Market. If you want to trade them, you'll need to use Evo Undo function to reset the player card to its blank state.

This design is primarily to prevent the price of these customized cards from spiraling out of control. Once the trading of customized cards is enabled, there will inevitably be a wave of cards being inflated to exorbitant prices, which clearly defeats the purpose of the event.

How to Obtain Player Cards?

Actually, obtaining Glory Hunters cards is the same as obtaining other player cards in FC 26, mainly through the following three methods:

First, opening Packs. During the event, all Packs containing players (including free Packs) have a chance to contain Glory Hunters cards. You can obtain these Packs with Coins.

The good news is that some players have reported that the card drop rate from Packs will be higher than usual during Glory Hunters event, and it's even possible to get player cards with a rating of 93+. If this report is accurate, it's good news for those who have been saving up card packs to open.

Second, Transfer Market. Players can use Coins to trade these cards directly with other players on the Transfer Market. Of course, these are blank cards that haven't been customized by PlayStyles Lab.

Third, SBC and Objectives. In addition to Packs and Transfer Market, some Glory Hunters cards will be awarded as completion rewards for SBC or as stage rewards for specific Objectives. So don't forget to participate in these activities.

Team 1 Players

Based on player data analysis and predictions, the following players are likely to be Team 1 players in FC 26's Glory Hunters event:

• Lionel Messi
• Neymar Jr.
• Ousmane Dembélé
• Virgil van Dijk
• Bruno Fernandes
• João Cancelo
• Federico Valverde
• Moisés Caicedo
• Thibaut Courtois
• Yassine Bounou
• Kalidou Koulibaly
• Kanté
• Marcus Rashford
• Fabián Ruiz
• Julian Quiñones
• Hincapié
• John Stones
• El Khannouss
• Weston McKennie
• Ryan Gravenberch
• Ayase Ueda
• Kevin Danso
• Josip Stanišić
• Okafor
• Crysencio Summerville
• Çağlar Söyüncü
• Andrés Cubas
• Roberto Alvarado
• Marko Arnautović
• Mohammed Kanno
• Kieran Tierney
• Sander Berge
• Tsuyoshi Watanabe
• Jesper Karlström
• Richie Laryea
• Jovo Lukić-rated or under
• Gideon Mensah
• Garry Rodrigues
• Eom Ji Sung
• Hamdy Fathy

It is said that among these player cards, there are none with a base total rating of 95 or higher. Let's wait and see.

This concludes the detailed introduction to EA Sports FC 26's Glory Hunters event. If you are interested in this article, you can follow EZG Facebook. We will bring you more information and give away valuable gifts to our followers in the future.

Glory Hunters event will officially begin soon. Let's get ready in advance.

The brand-new Greatest of the Game ICON player cards for EA FC 26 have officially arrived. This card pool boasts a significant upgrade in overall strength, with many players starting with four PlayStyle Plus configurations, further raising the overall meta ceiling.

Compared to previous ICON updates, this batch of cards is not only more exaggerated in terms of stats but also more aggressive in terms of movement models and PlayStyle combinations. It includes powerful cards perfectly suited to the current meta, while also retaining many classic legendary players with nostalgic appeal.

EZG has conducted a comprehensive analysis based on player attributes, body models, PlayStyle configurations, and past Meta performance to provide a tiered evaluation of FC 26 Greatest of the Game ICONs, offering you a clearer card selection reference.

Tier A

• John Barnes
• Cafu
• David Beckham
• Landon Donovan
• Samuel Eto'o
• Carles Puyol

Tier S

• Gareth Bale
• Gabriel Batistuta
• Iker Casillas Fernández
• Franz Beckenbauer
• Giorgio Chiellini
• Vincent Kompany

Tier S+

• Bobby Charlton
• Ronaldo
• Thierry Henry
• Andrés Iniesta

Tier A

John Barnes

John Barnes boasts good base stats and a price advantage, costing only 15,250 FC 26 Coins. However, his body model and turning animations are not fully compatible with the current EA FC 26 meta, limiting his usability. Nevertheless, he remains a formidable threat, hence his placement in Tier A - a practical but not top-tier choice.

Cafu

Cafu is a classic right-back in FUT 26's Greatest of the Game, possessing Quick Step and Intercept Plus attributes, but lacking Lengthy attribute, making him slightly less competitive among top-tier full-backs in FC 26. Although his performance in actual matches is consistently very stable, he still belongs to A tier.

David Beckham

David Beckham is a typical nostalgia-driven midfielder, performing well in passing and turning, but leaning more towards entertainment and sentimental value, lacking defensive and versatility. Therefore, he is more suitable for a system-oriented playstyle in FIFA 26 than a top-tier meta choice, thus belonging to A tier.

Landon Donovan

Landon Donovan, as a winger, possesses good speed and mobility, but lacks crucial finishing ability in FUT 26, such as Finesse Shot. Therefore, he is more of a practical rotation player in Greatest of the Game, and is placed in A tier.

Samuel Eto'o

While Samuel Eto'o possesses a 5-Star Skill Moves and 5-Star Weak Foot and multiple attacking abilities, his lack of lengthy movement results in slow acceleration, and his card acquisition is relatively difficult, thus, his overall rating is slightly lower, placing him in A-tier.

Carles Puyol

Carles Puyol, despite possessing Bruiser and Quick Step combination, is less consistent against top strikers because of his height and build limitations, thus also placing him in A-tier.

Tier S

Gareth Bale

Gareth Bale is still considered one of FIFA 26's top wingers. Although he lacks lengthy movement type, his extremely high explosiveness and Rapid and Quick Step combination make him a formidable force on the flanks. Overall, he is in the upper-middle of S-tier and remains a powerful card in FUT 26 meta.

Gabriel Batistuta

Next is Gabriel Batistuta. This card is known for its physical strength and shooting ability, possessing key abilities such as Low Driven and Tiki-Taka. However, because of his slow turning speed, he appears somewhat clumsy in the current fast-paced EA FC 26 meta. However, with Marksman's buff, he gains Lengthy, raising his rating to S.

Casillas Fernández

Casillas Fernández possesses key goalkeeper abilities such as Rush Out, Far Reach, and Footwork Plus, performing excellently in FIFA 26's one-on-one scenarios. However, because of his height limitation, he has a natural weakness in aerial duels and coverage, thus his rating cannot reach S+.

Francz Beckenbauer

Franz Beckenbauer, a classic center-back in FUT 26, possesses excellent ball control and passing abilities, and also has Pinged Pass Plus, making him very consistent in the backfield. However, because of his height disadvantage and lack of Lengthy attribute, he is slightly at a disadvantage when facing forwards, thus placing him in the upper-middle S tier.

Giorgio Chiellini

Giorgio Chiellini in Greatest of the Game performs more consistently, possessing a solid physical model and excellent defensive playstyle. His touch range during interceptions is wider, and his ball control success rate is higher. In the current FUT 26 meta, he has strong defensive pressure capabilities, placing him in the upper S tier, even approaching S+.

Vincent Kompany

Kompany is a stable full-back. His extremely high standing tackle success rate and ball control ability make him a reliable center-back in EA FC 26, placing him in S tier.

Tier S+

Bobby Charlton

Bobby Charlton performs exceptionally well in this Greatest of the Game card pool. His 5-Star Skill Moves and 5-Star Weak Foot combined with his explosive running model make him a highly threatening, attacking midfielder. Incisive Pass Plus and Finesse's abilities make him stand out in FC 26's fast counter-attacking system, thus positioning him S+ top tier.

Ronaldo

Ronaldo remains a pinnacle player in FIFA 26. He can not only execute incredibly accurate and high-arcing shots with lightning speed, but also, thanks to his animations, model, and Meta priority, he's practically the ultimate solution for any lineup, clinging top S+ tier.

Thirerry Henry

Thirerry Henry remains a representative of agile strikers, using his physical and speed advantages to become one of FUT 26's top strikers. Even without Finesse Shot Plus, he's still an extremely powerful player, directly entering S+ top tier.

Andrés Iniesta

Iniesta's performance in this card pool is surprising. Although his physique and defense aren't outstanding, his excellent turning animations and technical movements make him incredibly smooth in CAM position, and he can even be effective on the wing. He's directly rated S+.

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Overall, the most distinctive feature of this EA FC 26 Greatest of the Game ICONs collection is the coexistence of meta enhancements and nostalgia cards. For players seeking intense competition, this batch of icons almost redefines FC 26 meta, while for nostalgic fans, it remains a visual feast of football.

FIFA World Cup is gaining momentum as the competition progresses, and to commemorate the legends who redefined football, FC 26 will officially launch Great of the Game on June 19th, running until June 26th.

Great of the Game is part of Festival of Football series, featuring 42 ICONs and Heroes, including two brand-new official debuts from Brazilian and Argentine World Cup legends - Mario Kempes and Rivellino.

This is likely one of FC 26's most powerful promotional campaigns to date, not only because of its massive player roster, but also because all players have an overall rating of 94 or higher, including Ronaldo and Zidane with 97 OVR. This means that with them, you'll be virtually unbeatable in matches.

Great of the Game Player Selection

Great of the Game primarily selects retired professional players who have been awarded ICON or Hero titles in FC 26. Currently, World Cup only features men's football, therefore women's players have been excluded. The final selection will be made from the remaining 113 Icons and 84 Heroes.

player list

The player roster has now been announced.

97 OVR Tier

96 OVR Tier

95 OVR Tier

94 OVR Tier

ICON Newcomers

Among them, players are most concerned about the two legendary superstars making their debut, Mario Kempes and Rivellino.

Mario Kempes

Mario Kempes, a legendary Argentine icon and the 1978 Wrold Cup Golden Boot winner, is joining Ultimate Team mode for the first time as a high-tier icon card.

In FC 26, his icon card boasts an overall rating of 96, perfectly suited to the current game intensity. His speed and shooting are his strongest attributes.

He possesses excellent long-distance running and offside trapping abilities, excelling at finishing in the penalty area and unleashing powerful volleys. His shooting power and long-range shooting ability are exceptional.

Furthermore, when used as a free-roaming forward, his dribbling rating reaches 94-95, demonstrating high ball control, agility, and exceptional ball protection in one-on-one situations.

Adding Mario Kempes to your FC 26 squad also directly provides national team chemistry points to current Argentine players in your team.

Rivellino

Rivellino, a member of the 1970 World Cup-winning team, is a renowned midfield maestro in football history, famous for his signature long-range shots and Elastico. This is his first appearance as an ICON card in FC 26 Great of the Game with a 96 OVR rating.

Among his base attributes, Rivellino's greatest strengths lie in his passing and dribbling. He possesses top-tier vision and long passes, exceptional playmaking ability, and agility. He is equally adept at ball control and shooting, given his famous long-range shooting ability and top-tier shooting power attribute in the game.

Similarly, his addition will provide valuable Brazilian national team chemistry points to your current Brazilian players in your FC 26 squad.

Acquiring GotG Cards

So, how do players obtain these high-tier cards in FC 26?

Currently known cards will appear in card packs for the first time, similar to most events. According to our statistics, there are currently four main ways to obtain them:

1. SBCs and Objectives

Since Great of the Game is part of FC 26 Festival of Football series of events, the official team will release SBCs and themed missions that allow you to obtain related players.

You can directly lock and synthesize your desired GotG Legends or Heroes by consuming high-scoring material cards from your team's inventory. This is the best shortcut to quickly strengthen your core lineup.

Besides synthesizing, you can also obtain more resources by increasing your activity level.

Simply participate actively in Champions, Rivals, or Rush modes within FC 26 and complete the corresponding limited-time themed missions to unlock various event players for free, experience powerful limited-time loan cards, or obtain specific card packs containing surprise rewards, making your team lineup more diverse and stable.

2. FoF Token Store

FoF Token Store provides players with the most reliable and solid channel for free acquisition and guaranteed advancement. Its operation mode mainly consists of the following two core aspects:

Daily Token Accumulation

Players can accumulate FoF tokens through various daily and periodic gameplay activities. Simply complete basic tasks daily, steadily increase your Season Pass level, and actively participate in core game modes such as Rivals, Squad Battles, or Rush. You can reliably earn up to 1,000 FoF tokens per week.

Precise Value Exchange

Once you've accumulated enough tokens, you can make targeted obtain in the token shop. This shop not only offers stable options for directly exchanging for specific powerful players and high-value guaranteed card packs, but also provides the ultimate temptation for players who want to maximize their gains.

You can choose to exchange for a 4-in-1 pack of 93+ legendary players, using your accumulated tokens to try to obtain top-tier high-level GotG legendary cards.

3. Regular and Limited-Time Card Pack Draws

During the event period from June 19th to June 26th, all 42 GotG event superstars will be available in the card pool for a limited time. Players can try their luck through two main channels:

Free Acquisition

Without additional spending, players can obtain various Gold, Grand, and Ultimate card packs simply by participating in Champions, Rivals, Single-Player Squad Battles, and leveling up their season. Opening these reward packs offers a chance to directly acquire the event-limited superstar.

Targeted Acquisition

To further increase the probability of acquisition, players can visit the in-game shop and use their accumulated FC 26 Coins to get limited-time event special packages with specific pity systems.

4. Transfer Market

This method requires a very high Coin reserve, but is the most direct way to acquire these cards. All tradable versions of FC 26 Great of the Game superstar cards can be obtained directly from Transfer Market using FC 26 Coins. Note that players like Ronaldo from 97 OVR are extremely expensive.

Regardless of the method, acquiring these players is worthwhile, not only for the current game situation but also for events like Glory Hunters that follow the end of Great of the Game.

National Hero

This FIFA World Cup has garnered immense attention, and the most astonishing moment for spectators and betting enthusiasts was Cape Verde's clean sheet against Spain, with some even losing $1 million. The main reason for this was a 40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper, Josimar Dias, also known as Vozinha, who made seven crucial saves against Spain's relentless attacks.

This victory not only catapulted him to fame but also brought Cape Verde, a small nation of only 500,000 people, into the public eye for the first time in World Cup. Although he's not a Hero card in FC 26's Great of the Game - just a regular player card without a portrait-he has become a hero in the hearts of the people and players of Cape Verde.

Perhaps FC 26 will release updates or events featuring players like Vozinha after World Cup, or perhaps not. You can also follow EZG Facebook for real-time updates on FC 26 and World Cup, as well as free game resources.

In short, don't forget to open FC 26 and watch the players' real-time performances in World Cup during your free time. After all, player attributes will dynamically change based on their performance on the field.

Following the official release of The World's Game update for FC 26 on May 28th, the player community has been largely focused on complaints about FC 26's problems as of yesterday. These include, but are not limited to, system crashes during Pro Club matches, missing text, and inability to see match results afterward.

To respond to the rising wave of player feedback, FC 26 is set to roll out Update 1.6.2, which covers three primary game modes as well as various minor tweaks and corrective measures. There is also speculation that advertising features will be introduced to the title.

Can these emergency updates salvage the player experience of FC 26 and resolve the current issues? How will the ads be delivered? Read on to find out.

Problems and Fixes

As mentioned at the beginning, Update 1.6.2 is targeted, primarily addressing the three existing game modes for FC 26.

1. The World's Game

Many players have reported in the community and official website comment sections that text misalignment frequently occurs during matches in The World's Game, causing players to see incorrect scores and results after the match, or even failing to display completed levels at all.

To address these issues, this update includes several optimizations and fixes for The World's Game Tournament-related functions: A Tournament Tree widget has been added to Tournament Center, allowing players to directly view the tournament match structure after entering the knockout stage.

Additionally, an entry point to access FC Hub from Tournament Hub has been added, supporting access to FC Hub at any time during The World's Game mode matches to view current objectives and progress tracking.

Tournament stage information has also been added to Next Fixture interface of FC Hub, and UI elements of See Tree Overview interface have also been updated and optimized.

2. Clubs

Regarding Clubs, FC 26 Update 1.6.2 primarily fixed two issues related to professional players:

First, it resolved a potential Failed to create virtual professional player error when creating a new goalkeeper-type club professional player, improving the stability of the creation process.

Second, it corrected an issue where club AI facility upgrade effects incorrectly applied to player-controlled professional players, ensuring that facility bonuses only apply correctly to AI players, thus ensuring a fairer and more accurate ability progression mechanism between players and AI.

This update is not without precedent. On Reddit, many players pointed out significant problems with Clubs' defensive mechanics. AI-controlled defenders consistently failed to mark opposing runners and displayed little tactical awareness, which regularly led to player frustration.

A good goalkeeper is even more important than a powerful player. In Clubs, you can't even acquire a high-rated defender by consuming large amounts of FC 26 Coins as you could in Ultimate Team mode.

Therefore, the adjustments to AI defenders in this update are crucial for players.

3. Career Mode

This update includes feature adjustments and bug fixes for Manager Career Mode.

First, the national team selection feature has been re-enabled. This feature applies to the real-time starting point of Manager Career and officially went live in May 2026, allowing players to participate in national team-related content more smoothly during their career development.

Additionally, a series of issues affecting the experience have been fixed:

1. In some Manager Career Mode instances, International Cup Tournament Final schedule was incorrectly displayed as the third-place match when viewed from the calendar, resulting in the finals marker being missing from the leaderboard;
2. The issue where Department filter would be incorrectly reset after modifying Scout Instructions key role filter has been resolved;
3. The bug where some positions in Attacker department list would abnormally disappear when a specific Key Role filter was enabled has been corrected;
4. The issue where Youth Academy scouting reports displayed placeholder minimum and maximum values instead of the actual attribute range has been fixed;
5. The occasional incorrect jersey display in social media feeds has been resolved.

In addition, the update corrected an issue where placeholder images of the current team might appear on Men's International Cup player statistics page, and ensured that inaccurate information would no longer be displayed when clicking to view more statistics, thus improving the overall data display and the stability of Career Mode.

In fact, player opinions on the previous Career Mode were mixed. Some found it very fun with the right mods and settings, while others found it tedious and riddled with bugs.

The adjustments to Career Mode in FC 26 Update 1.6.2 were arguably the most comprehensive, not only because of the numerous bug reports, but also because it was one of the most appealing aspects of FC 26.

In retrospect, community criticism of FC 26 saw some players regretting their full-price get because of bugs and glitches, while others argued that those players merely lacked skill, and that the game itself was not at fault.

However, I believe that problems are unavoidable. The key is the developers' attitude towards these problems. If they can be resolved promptly and effectively, while also keeping up with the times and continuously improving and innovating the game content, then this game is still worth having.

After all, some players believe that EA has been selling a game for 30 years without any substantial improvements. FC 26 needs some innovation.

Hidden Jerseys?

In fact, before Update 1.6.2 was released, players were already paying attention to an unknown update.

Back when The World's Game update went live, Bosnia and Herzegovina was already included in the list of 53 fully licensed playable national teams. However, the team used generic kits at the time of the update.

Although the official statement clearly stated that the officially licensed jerseys of Bosnia, Herzegovina and Congo DR would be implemented in a future update.

But today, players can confirm that this future update is not Update 1.6.2. We might as well speculate that FC 26 will release another update at the end of the month?

EA Advertising

Yes, you read that right. Alongside Update 1.6.2, EA Advertising also launched. FC 26 claims that the core of this platform is to dynamically and in real-time integrate brand advertising into the game experience, enhancing it rather than interrupting it. Is this really the case?

Let's look at the methods of ad integration, which mainly fall into two categories:

• Background Ads
• Interactive Ads

1. Background Ads

Brand ads will appear on virtual billboards and stadium signage around the field, including LED lights, scoreboards, and large-screen overlays. Some brands may offer customized vanity items, such as themed jerseys or stadium decorations.

2. Interactive Ads

These ads directly link the brand to the gameplay, and players will actively interact with them while playing. For example, the previous collaboration between FC 26 and Red Bull attracted over 128 million matches and the completion of 1.2 million goals.

Currently, Visa, Lowe's, Red Bull, and Peacock are known to have joined FC 26. This is just the beginning of EA Advertising; if the response is positive, more brands may join, perhaps including those that players prefer.

Player Opinions

Player opinions on EA Advertising are polarized. Supporters believe it increases the game's realism, as many brands are already integrated into real stadiums; opponents argue that advertising might excessively intrude on core gameplay, negatively impacting the experience, a consequence seen after EA integrated advertising into UFC 4.

I wonder what you, the readers of this article, think about advertising in matches. In my opinion, as long as it doesn't severely interfere with the player's view and gameplay experience, advertising can indeed make the virtual stadium feel more realistic.

If you want to learn more about update 1.6.2 and subsequent comments on EA Advertising, follow EZG Facebook. I will be updating the latest FC 26 news and providing free giveaways for resources such as coins.

In short, although Update 1.6.2 is only a minor update compared to other updates, the changes and impacts it brings can be significant.

The World's Game update and some content from previous patches may change your attacking style in FC 26. The era of relying on AI's relentless tackling or automatic control of all defenders is over. Now, to win, you'll need more manual control, more patience, and more skillful passing.

This article provides an efficient attacking guide after FC 26 update, helping you gain an advantage before other players adapt to the new rules. Let's take a look.

Step 1: Understanding New Game Changes

Before changing your tactics, you need to understand the new changes on EA Sports FC 26 pitch. The core of this update is a significant reduction in defensive AI and physical strength, opening up new attacking possibilities.

• Team Press Nerfed: AI defenders will no longer automatically swarm your half. They will drop back and maintain formation, giving you more possession time to choose passing routes.
• Bruiser PlayStyle Nerfed: Now, powerful players will not be immediately pushed away when they collide. Because the effectiveness of shoulder tackles by powerful players has been significantly reduced, especially when tackling from behind.
• Interceptions are Buffed: While this might sound like a defensive buff, it's actually more beneficial for the attack. Players with an interception rating of 90 or higher now have elite-level interception animations. This means that when you lose possession, you can regain it more quickly from a more advanced position.

Step 2: Adapt Your Formation and Tactics

Since AI ​​is no longer as aggressive in defending against opponents as before, you no longer need five defenders to hold on to the ball. Wide formations are the new mainstream tactic. AI ​​is now more compact in the middle, so you need to create space for attacks. Here are the two best formations and their tactics.

Formation 1: 4-3-3 (For Direct, Fast Attacks)

This formation allows fast wingers to create one-on-one opportunities with opposing full-backs. However, since double-teaming is less common, your skillful maneuvers become especially important.

Formation 2: 4-5-1 (Suitable for possession)

Advantages: This formation effectively limits the opponent's midfield. Because the opponent cannot continuously press you, you have unlimited time for triangular passing. If you often find it difficult to counter-attack in FIFA 26 matches, this tactic is perfect.

Step 3: Mastering New Attacking Mechanics

Previous patches specifically changed some aspects of gameplay, which you can use to counter your opponents. Specifically:

Manual triggering is crucial. AI's running has been slightly improved, but you shouldn't rely on it. You must use L1/LB to manually trigger runs and R1/RB to call for players to make forward runs, thus disrupting the opponent's defense.

90+ Interception Trap: This is the most underrated change. Once you lose possession, immediately switch to a midfielder with high interception ability. Since pressing is weakened, manually moving these players into passing lanes will immediately launch a counter-attack.

Use player lock-on by pressing both joysticks simultaneously (L3 + R3). This allows you to control a player making off-the-ball runs while AI ​​has possession. This will disrupt the opponent's defensive strategy because AI ​​won't know who to mark.

Constantly switch your attacking routes; AI ​​will no longer automatically track players running across the entire field. If you're on the left wing and see the opponent's defensive formation moving towards you, don't try to dribble past them. Use a high cross (hold □/X to increase power) to the other full-back or winger. AI's delayed retreat will create a two-second opening for you.

Use R1/RB to call players back to receive the ball. Don't just pass forward. When you pass to a striker or midfielder, hold R1/RB. They will drop back to receive the ball, thus creating space for the defenders. Once they receive the ball, immediately trigger the run of the wing behind them (L1/LB).

Step 4: Master Three Reliable Scoring Methods

Don't just use curveballs in FIFA 26. Learning the following three shooting methods will significantly improve your scoring rate:

Cut-Back Pass (Most Reliable)

Use a high dribble to bring the ball to the byline. Don't cross. Instead, stop sprinting, turn to face the penalty spot, and then use a low cross (R1+X / RB+A) to pass near the penalty spot. A midfielder or winger on the other side will easily tap it into the net. AI's ability to defend crosses has been improved, but its ability to defend lateral passes has been weakened.

Early Power Shot

When you approach the edge of the penalty area, if you see a defender retreating, hold L1+R1+O / LB+RB+B to trigger a low, powerful shot. This shot, while low to the ground, reaches speeds of up to 80 mph. In EA FC 26, goalkeepers will have a difficult time diving to save it.

Chip Shot

Because many players use high depth (70+) to compensate for weakened pressing, their goalkeepers often come out of position. Once you see the goalkeeper leave the defensive line, immediately press L1+O / LB+B to chip the ball. This update specifically enhances the trajectory of the chip shot in 1v1 situations.

Finally, a tip: when things aren't going well on the field, don't force your way forward. AI ​​won't automatically hand you possession through pressing. You must master the methods described above.

That concludes this article on how to attack correctly in FUT 26. If you want to get more information about FC 26 events, please follow EZG Facebook, where we'll also be holding giveaways from time to time.

Enjoy the fun brought by The World's Game update, and we wish you good luck in the tournament.