FC 26 Players

With the release of FUTTIES Team 3, EA FC 26 has officially entered its endgame phase, and a large number of powerful 99 OVR cards are set to become part of the mainstream meta. However, these cards can often be worth tens or even millions of FUT 26 coins, putting them out of reach for many players.

In reality, there is a completely free way to obtain these player cards. As long as you follow the steps below, all you need to invest is some time. This allows you to open packs almost endlessly and potentially obtain some of the best players in FC 26.

Daily Upgrade

Everything starts with the most basic conversion process in the game. The core idea behind this method is to turn low-value resources into something much more valuable by completing untradeable SBCs and gradually upgrading lower-rated players into higher-value resources.

Daily Bronze Upgrade

First, complete EA FC 26 Daily Bronze Upgrade SBCs. Each completion requires only one Bronze player and is completely free. Complete it seven times in a row to receive seven free Bronze Player Packs.

Daily Silver Upgrade

Next, use Bronze players you just obtained to complete Daily Silver Upgrade. Each completion requires only one Silver player and is also free. Instead of stopping at seven completions, it is recommended to complete this SBC as many times as possible.

Open all Silver packs you receive and store every Silver player in your club again. These players will become essential materials for the next stage.

Daily Gold Common Upgrade

At this point, you should have a large supply of free Bronze and Silver players. They can now be used for a more advanced conversion process, which is where the main cycle begins.

Daily Gold Common Upgrade SBC is free and can be completed using Bronze and Silver players obtained earlier. Each completion rewards 11 Gold Rare players, and SBC can be completed seven times per day. This means you can obtain 77 Gold players each day, providing a massive amount of resources.

Complete SBC 7 times, open all the reward packs, and store all the players you receive in your club. Keep in mind that these rewards include both Gold Common and Gold Rare players, and each type has a different purpose.

Upgrade and Player Picks

5×80+ Upgrade

5×80+ Upgrade can turn a large number of Gold Common players into more valuable Rare cards and higher-rated players. Put as many of Gold Common players obtained in the previous step as possible into this SBC.

This SBC can be completed repeatedly and requires Gold Common players. In return, you receive Rare players as well as five players rated 80 or higher. You may occasionally pull a strong card during the process, but the primary goal is to build up a large supply of Rare player cards.

1 of 5 84+ Player Pick

Now, Rare player cards you have accumulated can become extremely useful. 1 of 5 84+ Player Pick SBC can be completed repeatedly and requires only four Rare players. This SBC is one of the core parts of the entire cycle because it consistently generates high-rated fodder.

How should high-rated and low-rated players be handled?

As the cycle continues, you will accumulate players with different ratings, so each group needs to be handled accordingly.

Handling 85-87 Rated Players (Provision Upgrade)

When you obtain players rated between 85 and 87, or even 88, from 84+ Player Pick or 80+ Upgrade packs, they should be put into Provision Upgrade SBC. This SBC can be completed repeatedly. By submitting three 85-rated players, you can receive 40 Gold players in return. This greatly expands your player pool and provides plenty of Gold cards for the next stages of the cycle.

Handling 84-Rated and Lower Players (TOTW Upgrade)

During the cycle, you will accumulate a large number of duplicate players rated 84 or lower. These players can be submitted into TOTW Upgrade SBC to obtain TOTW player cards. These cards are necessary for completing other higher-level SBCs.

85+ 10 Upgrade

This is an important SBC that can be completed daily. It requires a squad rated 84 and typically also requires a TOTW player. The reward is 10 players rated 85 or higher, making it an excellent way to obtain various promotional cards.

How to Obtain 99 OVR Player Cards?

Once you have accumulated some FUT 26 players rated 87 OVR or higher, you can move on to the repeatable FUTTIES Provisions Upgrade SBC. This SBC is designed to maximize the value of your high-rated players.

Submit four players rated 87 OVR or higher to receive 20 Gold Rare players and 10 Gold Common players, allowing you to build up an even larger pool of resources.

Once you have accumulated enough resources, you can move on to more advanced SBCs such as 5x 88+ Upgrade or 1 of 3 95+ FOF or FUTTIES T1 & T2 Player Pick, giving you a direct path toward 99-rated players.

With this cycle, you can open various high-level packs almost indefinitely. This method can produce top-tier players rated 95 or higher directly from 85+ 10 Player Upgrade, while 95+ Player Pick can also provide players rated 97 OVR or higher.

In short, during FUTTIES promotion, you can use SBCs such as Daily Upgrade to build a continuous cycle that generates increasingly higher-OVR player cards, eventually giving you a chance to obtain 99 OVR players from packs. Although the process requires a significant amount of time, it can make building a dream squad much easier at this stage of FUT 26.

If you get tired of these SBCs and cycles or don't have time to manage your cards, you can directly buy FC 26 coins at IGGM and then get FUTTIES players you want from the trading market.

If you are still a registered IGGM user, you can earn points through IGGM check in. You can redeem points for discount codes or cash coupons for your order at IGGM Coupon. Note that the number of coupons is limited each week, so choose the discount you want!

Even as the game cycle nears its end, FUT 26 continues to roll out new events, often with increased frequency, designed to help you unlock powerful player cards and enjoy a smoother Ultimate Team experience before the new title's release.

To that end, the latest weekly promo series, FUTTIES Team 3, launches this Friday, August 7, bringing a fresh batch of player cards to the game.

To unlock these cards and bolster your existing squad, you'll need the right information, which we've outlined below.

FUTTIES Team 3 schedule

As the third installment of FC 26 FUTTIES promo, Team 3 takes over from Team 2 this Friday and runs until the following Friday, August 14, when Team 4 is set to launch.

We anticipate that Team 4 will be the final wave, concluding on August 21, meaning the entire FUTTIES promo will have spanned a full month.

As always, player cards from a specific FUTTIES Team are only available to earn through gameplay during that team's active week. So, if there's a Team 2 player you've had your eye on but haven't unlocked yet, now is the time for a final push!

Additionally, with FC 27 launching on September 25, and early access beginning a week prior, it is unlikely that any new promos will be released for FIFA 26 after FUTTIES ends. Instead, a potential Pre-Season Event will probably serve as the bridge between the old and new titles.

Team 3 squad

Leaks revealing new FIFA 26 promo squads a day or two in advance have become the norm in the community. This helps you decide early on whether the event is worth your time and coins, given the significant investment required.

The currently known FUTTIES Team 3 players include:

Standard Players:

• Marc-André ter Stegen
• Joe Gomez
• Kenny Lala
• Ainhoa Moraza
• Joëlle Wedemeyer
• William Saliba
• Marquinhos
• Clément Lenglet
• Maya Le Tissier
• Joel Ordóñez
• Alejandro Balde
• Leonardo Spinazzola
• Patri Guijarro
• Sofyan Amrabat
• Alexis Beka Beka
• Natalia Ramos
• Nicolò Barella
• Yunus Musah
• Lily Yohannes

Icons & Heroes:

• Lilian Thuram
• Franz Beckenbauer
• Jamie Carragher
• Sonia Bompastor
• Daniele De Rossi
• Steven Gerrard
• Zinedine Zidane
• Johan Cruyff
• Sissi
• Gabriel Batistuta

How to get Team 3 players?

FUT 26 FUTTIES Team 3 players fall into two categories: standard players and Icons & Heroes. While some are guaranteed rewards via SBCs or Objectives, the latter category naturally has lower drop rates.

Given the limited timeframe of just one week, if you are aiming to acquire rare or specific Team 3 players, it is best to buy IGGM FC 26 coins in advance so you can execute precise trades on the transfer market.

By the way, we've launched a brand new points system. Register a new account and consistently check in daily to earn a steady income of points.

The longer you check in, the more points you'll accumulate. You can use your points to offset the cost of buying coins, or redeem them for IGGM coupons - the best value ever!

Additional transfer market tips

First, consider that for time-limited content like FUTTIES Team 3, the associated cards become unobtainable through gameplay once the promotion ends. Furthermore, very few players manage to secure these rare drops right at the start of the event.

Consequently, during both the initial launch and the final phase, FUTTIES Team 3 players, especially Icons and Heroes, become much harder to find or unlock on the market.

Therefore, if you are the type of player who relies heavily on transfer market trading, it is best to avoid these two specific periods.

Your chances of finding your desired cards at lower prices are significantly higher during the mid-to-late stages of Team 3 event, specifically between next Tuesday and Friday!

However, if you have stockpiled a large amount of FUT 26 coins, you need not worry too much, feel free to trade to your heart's content! Since coins do not carry over to FC 27, now is the perfect time to consume them all in exchange for a superior gaming experience.

Completing SBCs efficiently

Throughout the week of FUT 26 FUTTIES Team 3, the game will roll out additional SBCs. Some will feature specific Team 3 cards as the ultimate reward, accompanied by various pack rewards.

To complete more SBCs efficiently during the final stretch of FUT 26, you should employ targeted strategies. For instance, if an SBC requires a squad OVR of 87–88, you can mix high-rated cards, OVR 84–85 cards, and a few lower-rated gold cards to meet the criteria.

Additionally, if you recently acquired any high-rated duplicate cards, don't rush to sell them; they might prove invaluable for completing the exclusive FUTTIES Team 3 ICON SBCs.

Evolve your Team 3 players promptly

Several Evolutions, such as Year of the Fullbacks and Bail Out, launched this week in FIFA 26 and will run for three weeks; more may well be introduced next week.

These evolutions require you to select specific players (or those you feel need a boost) and complete associated objectives. Doing so raises the activated player's OVR or other attributes and can even unlock additional PlayStyles.

Crucially, the required tasks are usually straightforward; you simply need to invest some time playing matches.

Take Year of the Fullback, for example: simply completing a match in Squad Battles, Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Live Events, on at least Semi-Pro difficulty, advances Evolution (up to a maximum of five times).

In fact, it's not just Team 3; most FIFA 26 Evolutions run for extended periods. If you have cards from FUTTIES Teams 1 or 2 that are in dire need of an upgrade, don't miss this opportunity.

In short, whether it's FUTTIES Team 3 or 4, or any new FUT 26 event down the line, you can dive in wholeheartedly, without holding anything back! The game's update cycle is drawing to a close, so this is the final celebration!