Electronic Arts has just revealed all the official details of the Fantasy FC promo for the hugely popular Ultimate Team mode in EA Sports FC 26.
The spotlight is back on real-life footballing drama, with Fantasy FC player items chasing upgrades based on their own performances and those of their teams. In Fantasy FC 26, individual displays on the pitch carry even more weight than before when it comes to earning bonus boosts, meaning every goal, assist, and standout performance could make a real difference.
On top of that, the Fantasy FC Cup makes its return, and from 22 February, the Fantasy FC League kicks off as well. Build the perfect squad by meeting a range of specific requirements, then take to the pitch to compete for BIG rewards in the Fantasy FC League, where every single win truly counts.
When it comes to accessing the transfer market via the Web App and Companion App, things get a bit more complicated. We’ve covered all the details in the official guide published on our pages.
We also suggest taking a look at the prediction for the Marquee Matchups, so you can buy in advance the cards you’ll need to complete the SBCs that Electronic Arts will release on Thursday, 26 February.
In addition, the Fantasy FC Team 1 has already been leaked, with the full list of players available at the following link.
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The Fantasy FC League returns in EA SPORTS FC 26, featuring 20 Challenge rewards, with every win unlocking a new one. With 24 entries available across three separate drops, meet the squad requirements and make your games count to earn Packs, Evolutions, and Player Items, including Víctor Ibarbo, for reaching 20 wins.
The Fantasy FC Cup brings two weeks of competition with unlimited entries. Build your squad to meet the event and Objective requirements to earn SP, Celebrations, Packs, and Fantasy FC Hidemasa Morita. That’s not all, make sure you tailor your squad to the competition, as the Fantasy FC Cup uses the Long Range game mode, rewarding goals scored from a distance as double.
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OPTA-DRIVEN Upgrades
Fantasy FC Player Items gain boosts inspired by on-pitch action and driven by Opta data tracking both clubs and individuals. Going beyond wins, losses, and clean sheets, Fantasy FC rewards stat-backed players who prove their worth to the team through defensive and attacking contributions, among other key criteria.
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FANTASY FC FAQ
What if my player already has the maximum PlayStyles+?
- If the player already has two PlayStyles+ and they achieve the 1 Goal/Assist or Clean Sheet Upgrades, they will instead receive two regular PlayStyles.
- If the player already has three PlayStyles+ and they achieve a secondary Seasonal Upgrade, they will receive one additional regular PlayStyle.
When does player tracking begin from?
Player tracking begins from the date the player is first available in Football Ultimate Team. For example, if a player is released on February 26th and their team plays on the same day, that game will count as the first game.
What counts as a Clean Sheet?
The Clean Sheet upgrade is awarded to Goalkeepers, Defenders and CDMs. The player will receive this upgrade if the team keeps a clean sheet and the player has played for at least 60 minutes. If the player is subbed off after 60 minutes whilst a clean sheet is intact, they will receive the upgrade even if the team concedes after the player has been subbed off. If the player is sent off after 60 minutes and the team then concedes, they will not receive the clean sheet.
Does my player have to play to achieve the Team Points or Team Goals upgrade?
No – the player’s participation is not relevant in achieving this upgrade.
What is the source of truth for goals and assists?
Only goals and assists officially awarded by Opta will count towards the upgrades.
What counts for Defensive Actions and Attacking Actions?
- Both Defensive & Attacking Actions will accumulate over the player’s next 4 league games. Defensive actions are Saves, Clearances, Blocks & Interceptions.
- Attacking Actions are Shots on Target & Key Passes. For clarity, an Assist will also count towards a Player’s Key Pass statistic.
- To achieve these upgrades, a player needs a total of 12 Defensive Actions or 6 Attacking Actions in the four-game period.
- For example, if a defensive player achieves 6 Clearances, 6 Blocks & 0 Interceptions over their next four league games, the player will receive the upgrade.
- Only Defensive and Attacking Actions tracked by Opta will count towards the upgrades.
Which games count as part of the upgrades?
Domestic League games only will count towards all non-seasonal upgrades. Cup games will only count towards the ‘Player wins the main domestic cup’ seasonal upgrade.
Which cups count as the main domestic cups?
- FA Cup (Men’s and Women’s)
- DFB Pokal (Men’s and Women’s)
- Coupe de France (Men’s and Women’s)
- Copa del Rey
- Copa de la Reina
- Coppa Italia
- KNVB Cup
- Taça de Portugal
- Turkish Cup
- Kings Cup
What clubs will the Heroes upgrades be based on?
- Yaya Touré – Man City
- Jaap Stam – Ajax
- Saeed Al Owairan – Al Shabab
- Antonio Di Natale – Udinese
- Paulo Futre – FC Porto
- Tomas Brolin – Leeds United
- Tomáš Rosický – Borussia Dortmund
- Clint Dempsey – Tottenham
- Mohammed Noor – Al Ittihad
- Jill Scott – Man City
- Gervinho – Arsenal
- Víctor Ibarbo – Cagliari
What is the Fantasy FC League?
- The Fantasy FC League will launch on 22 February. Entries will be limited, so every game counts and in FC 26 every win earns a new reward.
- Start with an initial 8 available entries. Refreshes occur on 26 February and 2 March to offer all players a maximum of 24 games. Any entries that remain unused before a refresh will be forfeited.
What is the Fantasy FC Cup?
- The Fantasy FC Cup features unlimited matches, different rewards, and different Entry Requirements.
- The Fantasy FC Cup launches on 20 February and runs for two weeks.
Keep following our pages, we’ll be publishing more guides and tips to make your Ultimate Team experience fun and competitive in both Division Rivals and the Champions Weekend League.
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