{"id":82663,"date":"2026-02-25T18:19:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T18:19:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fifaultimateteam.it\/en\/?p=82663"},"modified":"2026-02-25T18:19:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T18:19:19","slug":"ea-fc-26-fantasy-fpl-live-official-guide-heres-how-special-cards-receive-upgrades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fifaultimateteam.it\/en\/ea-fc-26-fantasy-fpl-live-official-guide-heres-how-special-cards-receive-upgrades\/","title":{"rendered":"EA FC 26 Fantasy FPL Live Official Guide: Here\u2019s How Special Cards Receive Upgrades"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Electronic Arts<\/strong> has just unveiled all the official details of the <strong>Fantasy FC FPL Live<\/strong> promo for the <strong>hugely popular Ultimate Team mode<\/strong> in the football simulator <strong>EA FC 26<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The spotlight is once again firmly on real-life fixtures, with Fantasy FC FPL Live player items chasing upgrades based on their own performances and those of their teams. In Fantasy FC 26, individual displays on the pitch now carry even more weight than before when it comes to earning bonus boosts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fantasy FC expands for Week 2, teaming up with Fantasy Premier League for the very first time to deliver real-world fantasy football to Football Ultimate Team as select players upgrade based on their Fantasy Premier League performances in Matchweek 29.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to accessing the <strong>transfer market<\/strong> via the Web App and Companion App, things get a bit more complicated. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fifaultimateteam.it\/en\/ea-fc-26-how-to-unlock-the-transfer-market-in-web-app-companion-app\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"79756\">We\u2019ve covered all the details in the official guide published on our pages.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also suggest taking a look at the prediction for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fifaultimateteam.it\/en\/ea-fc-26-prediction-sbc-marquee-matchups-26-february-week-24\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"82603\">the Marquee Matchups, so you can buy in advance the cards you\u2019ll need to complete the SBCs that Electronic Arts will release on Thursday, 26 February.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each Fantasy FC \u2018Live\u2019 player is linked to one of ten real-world Premier League fixtures from Tuesday, March 3 to Thursday, March 5.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Everton vs. Burnley \u2013 <strong>Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AFC Bournemouth vs. Brentford \u2013 <strong>\u00c1lex Jim\u00e9nez<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tottenham Hotspur vs. Crystal Palace \u2013 <strong>Mathys Tel<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leeds United vs. Sunderland \u2013 <strong>Brenden Aaronson<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fulham vs. West Ham \u2013 <strong>Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wolves vs. Liverpool \u2013 <strong>Milos Kerkez<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Newcastle United vs. Manchester United \u2013 <strong>Amad Diallo<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brighton vs. Arsenal \u2013 <strong>Leandro Trossard<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aston Villa vs. Chelsea \u2013 <strong>Robert S\u00e1nchez<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manchester City vs. Nottingham Forest \u2013 <strong>Matheus Nunes<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"permanent-upgrades-for-standout-performers\">Permanent Upgrades For Standout Performers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each of the ten eligible players will have their own linked Objective in-game. Play the Fantasy FC Rush Event and complete up to two linked Objectives to select your \u201cLive\u201d players before 3 March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow the Premier League midweek fixtures played between 3 March and 5 March, as Fantasy Premier League stats directly inform permanent in-game upgrades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See the Fantasy FC x FPL Live player upgrade structure below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Fantasy Premier League Points<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Upgrade<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>0 \u2013 1 Point<\/td><td>Plus 1 OVR and an additional Role++<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2 \u2013 3 Points<\/td><td>Plus 2 OVR, and all Roles++ for main position<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4 \u2013 5 Points<\/td><td>Plus 3 OVR, all Roles++ for all positions, a 2nd PlayStyle+, and 1 base PlayStyle<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6 \u2013 7 Points<\/td><td>Plus 4 OVR, all Roles++ for all positions, a 2nd PlayStyle+, and 2 base PlayStyles<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8+ Points<\/td><td>Plus 5 OVR, all Roles++ for all positions, a 2nd PlayStyle+, 2 base PlayStyles, and 5-Star Skill Moves or Weak Foot<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fantasy-fc-live-faq\">Fantasy FC Live FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"q-how-do-i-receive-a-fantasy-fc-live-player\">How do I receive a Fantasy FC \u2018Live\u2019 player?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Play in the Fantasy FC Flash Rush Event, available between 28 February and 3 March, with a player from the club of the FFC Live player you wish to select.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For example, to receive a\u2018Live\u2019 Mathys Tel, you will need to play a game in the Fantasy FC Rush Event with any player from the Tottenham Hotspur men\u2019s team.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can earn a maximum of two\u201cLive\u201d players before the Objective Group becomes locked.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"q-how-do-live-players-score-points\">How do \u2018Live\u2019 players score points?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Players receive Fantasy Premier League points based on a variety of in-game actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Action<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Points<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>For playing up to 60 minutes<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>For playing 60 minutes or more (excluding stoppage time)<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>For each goal scored by a goalkeeper<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>For each goal scored by a defender<\/td><td>6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>For each goal scored by a midfielder<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>For each goal scored by a forward<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>For each goal assist<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>For a clean sheet by a goalkeeper or defender<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>For a clean sheet by a midfielder<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>For every 3 shot saves by a goalkeeper<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>For accumulating 10 or more clearances, blocked shots, interceptions (CBI) and tackles (defenders)<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>For accumulating 12 or more clearances, blocked shots, interceptions (CBI), tackles and recoveries (midfielders &amp; forwards)<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>For each penalty save<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>For each penalty miss<\/td><td>-1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bonus points for the best players in a match<\/td><td>1 &#8211; 3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>For every 2 goals conceded by a goalkeeper or defender<\/td><td>-1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>For each yellow card<\/td><td>-1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>For each red card<\/td><td>-3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>For each own goal<\/td><td>-2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"q-what-if-one-of-my-live-players-does-not-play\">What if one of my \u2018Live\u2019 players does not play?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The player will receive the upgrade for 0 \u2013 1 Fantasy Premier League points only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stay tuned to our pages, many useful guides are coming that will make your gaming experience fun both in the <strong>Division Rivals<\/strong> and in the <strong>Champions Weekend League<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>EA Sports FC 26<\/strong>\u00a0is now available\u00a0on <strong>PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Steam, and Nintendo Switch<\/strong>. Follow us on our social media channels <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/futukofficial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ultimateteam_uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Twitter<\/strong><\/a>, for more news.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Fantasy FPL cards in EA FC 26\u2019s Ultimate Team mode are now live. Take a look at the full guide and find out exactly how these special items earn their upgrades.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":82662,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[22],"tags":[4075,4035,28],"class_list":["post-82663","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-ultimate-team","tag-ea-fc-26","tag-fantasy-fc","tag-ultimate-team"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fifaultimateteam.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82663","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fifaultimateteam.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fifaultimateteam.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fifaultimateteam.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fifaultimateteam.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=82663"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.fifaultimateteam.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82663\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fifaultimateteam.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/82662"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fifaultimateteam.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=82663"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fifaultimateteam.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=82663"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fifaultimateteam.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=82663"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}