FC 26 Players

EA FC 26 released its Summer Stars players on July 17, alongside a solid batch of EVOs, SBCs, and Objectives. The Greatest Show Objectives feature tasks that are somewhat intricate, but the rewards are well worth the effort.

You will need to complete 10 matches in any game mode while meeting several specific conditions. With the most efficient approach, you can quickly tick off a series of in-game targets.

The Greatest Show Objective Tasks

All tasks for The Greatest Show Objective can be completed in any Ultimate Team mode, including Solo, Online, and Event matches.

After completing all the above tasks, you will receive 25 Futties Tokens, 1,000 Season XP, a free player, untradeable packs, evolutions, and more. Among these rewards, 95 OVR Mikel Oyarzabal Ugarte Summer Stars card comes with 4 Playstyle+ traits and is a very powerful player.

During Summer Stars Promo, there are many players even better than 95 OVR Mikel Oyarzabal who can be obtained through card packs or the transfer market, but this requires a lot of coins. You can join in FC 26 Summer Stars giveaways on IGGM Discord, and you'll have the chance to share FC 26 coins with other winners.

How to Build Your Squad?

To efficiently progress through multiple objectives in parallel, you need to assemble a mixed squad that covers all the required nationalities. A 4-3-3 formation is recommended because it includes wingers, which makes it easier to complete the two most challenging tasks: crosses and headers.

You will need 8 players of the required nationalities, leaving 3 free slots for any other players:

• France ×1 (goals from Outside Box)
• Norway ×1 (Low Driven Goals)
• Argentina ×1 (Finesse Goals)
• Spain ×1 (Through Ball Assists)
• Belgium ×1 (Wins)
• England ×1 (Headers)
• Morocco ×1 (Cross Assists)
• Cape Verde ×1 (Clean Sheets)

You do not need to over-optimise for player position chemistry, because you will only be playing 1-2 matches at Beginner difficulty, where chemistry and positional familiarity have very little effect.

Opponent Selection

It is recommended to complete these tasks in Squad Battles mode with the difficulty set to Beginner. Avoid repeatedly facing French national team, because even at Beginner difficulty, France's tall central defenders will frequently intercept crosses and hamper your heading efficiency.

In Squad Battles, you can refresh the opponent list until you find a very weak side, for instance one with a low overall rating and very low chemistry. This will maximise your attacking success rate.

If you are still pushing for Squad Battles ranking points, be cautious with this method, since winning at Beginner difficulty awards very few points. You may prefer to complete these Objective sprints after finishing your weekly refresh matches.

Headers

Crossing from outside the box reduces accuracy, and defenders are reasonably strong in aerial duels, so combining crosses with headers can be tricky. It is advisable to separate the header task from the cross-assist task.

You can dribble into the penalty area, move close to the byline near the side of the six-yard box, and use a Lobbed Pass to lift the ball toward the back-post area. Your striker (preferably a tall centre-forward) will then head the ball into an empty net with little opposition. This method works very easily at Beginner difficulty and does not rely on precise wide crossing.

Finesse Shots and Goals from Outside Box

These two tasks can be completed in a single attacking move. Simply dribble to just outside the edge of the penalty area, aim for the far or near post, and charge the shot to about 2.5 to 3 bars of power. Then use the finesse shot.

Repeat this process 5 times, and you will simultaneously achieve both 5 finesse goals and 5 goals from outside the box. At Beginner difficulty, AI goalkeeper reacts slowly, so these shots have a very high success rate.

Through Ball Assists and Low Driven

These two tasks can also be done together. Note that the player providing the through-ball assist does not have to be Spanish; you only need a Spanish player on the pitch somewhere in your squad.

After winning the ball in midfield, use a through ball to send a teammate running into space. Once the receiver is through on goal, finish with a low-driven shot. Repeat this 6 times to complete both tasks at once.

Cross Assists

Some players have reported that cross assists do not register, and the issue usually lies in the crossing zone. Your cross must originate from outside the penalty area or from near the byline at the touchline, with the ball being delivered into the box.

If you cross from inside the area or right on the edge, the game will treat it as a Lobbed Pass rather than a cross, even if you use the same button, and it will not count toward the objective.

Many players mistakenly believe that a cross assist requires a first-time finish from the receiver. That is incorrect. As long as the assist comes from a cross, the receiver can take any amount of time to control and shoot, and it will still count.

A Low Driven Cross is recommended because it travels faster and stays low, making it easier for the receiver to control and increasing the subsequent shooting success rate compared to high crosses.

You can perform a Low Driven Cross from the wide area just outside the box, let the receiving player stop and adjust, then score to complete the cross-assist task.

Remaining Objectives

The other targets do not involve goals or assists; they simply require you to finish matches:

• Keep 5 Clean Sheets: Continue in Squad Battles at Beginner difficulty and ensure you do not concede.
• Win 5 Games: This can be achieved naturally while keeping clean sheets, or you can switch to other modes.
• Play 10: After completing all the above goals, choose the shortest mode to grind out the remaining games.

If you grow tired of Squad Battles, you can also choose other modes such as Festival of Football Ultimate Festival Tournament, Live Events, or PvP matches against other players. As long as you meet the requirements, progress will count, though Beginner-difficulty Squad Battles remain the fastest option.

By following these steps, you can finish all tasks within just a few matches at Beginner difficulty. If you find this too dull, you can always team up with a friend for a more enjoyable session.

Players, the 2026 World Cup final lineup has been announced. EA FC 26 has been closely following the tournament and will soon launch a Summer Stars event featuring players who shone brightly in this summer's World Cup.

Based on their performance and impact in the World Cup, it's safe to assume that FC 26 will include Messi, Haaland, and players who nearly reached the final, Mbappe and Bellingham, in Summer Stars. But what other outstanding players might be included? What other information do we need to know about Summer Stars?

Summer Stars Overview and Timing

Summer Stars shouldn't be unfamiliar to long-time FIFA or EA Sports FC players, as it has been a key component of summer football celebrations in previous versions - FC 24 and even earlier, FIFA 22.

It's back as scheduled this year, officially launching on Friday, July 17th (10:00 AM Pacific Time). FC 26's Ultimate Team will receive a wave of high-quality player card updates based on their World Cup performances, with the event's pace roughly synchronized with the ongoing World Cup.

Player Selection Logic

Players who have performed exceptionally well in this World Cup may be included in this Summer Stars event, similar to Team of the Tournament in previous Champions League tournaments, both recognizing the most outstanding and influential players throughout the competition.

Judging from the official Summer Stars cover and promotional materials already released, the four featured players are Jude Bellingham, Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, and Lionel Messi, all of whom had outstanding performances in this World Cup.

While Haaland didn't reach the semi-finals, he led Norway to a historic quarter-final appearance and personally scored seven goals.

However, since this is a collection of the best performers of the World Cup, the selected lineup naturally includes far more than just these four top stars. Many more players who left a deep impression on the tournament will also receive exclusive cards.

FIFA 26 will assign corresponding OVR, position, and PlayStyles based on their contributions to the World Cup, striving to more realistically recreate the players' highlights this summer in the game.

Confirmed Player Card Data

The currently known player cards almost all have OVRs concentrated in the top range of 97 to 98, which is enough to prove the strength of these Summer Stars in EA FC 26.

Kylian Mbappé

Mbappé's card has an OVR of 98, positioned as a ST.

In terms of specific stats, he also boasts 99 speed, 98 shooting, 91 passing, 99 dribbling, and 84 physicality. Aside from his slightly weaker physicality, he's a perfect combination of speed and finishing ability.

Jude Bellingham

Like Mbappé, Bellingham has a 98OVR, but plays as a CM. His stats include 97 speed, 98 shooting, 97 passing, 98 dribbling, 94 defense, and 96 physicality.

It's clear that FC 26 has crafted a well-rounded stat set for Bellingham, balancing offensive and defensive capabilities, which aligns perfectly with his performance in this World Cup, where he scored six goals and provided numerous assists.

Harry Kane

Harry Kane, also from England national team like Jude Bellingham, was also selected for this year's Summer Stars. He plays as a 98OVR ST, with stats of 93 speed, 99 shooting, 95 passing, 97 dribbling, and 95 physicality.

As England's captain, Kane played a crucial pivot role for the team in this World Cup, earning full recognition from FC 26.

Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi's Summer Stars card is positioned as a CF, with the same 98OVR.

Undoubtedly, Messi boasts 97 passing, 98 dribbling, and 83 physicality, creating a highly recognizable playing style. Everyone knows how terrifying his dribbling and passing abilities are on the field, and his performance in this World Cup was equally stunning.

Vinícius Jr.

Vinícius Jr., with 98OVR, is positioned as a LW, boasting an astonishing 99 speed and 98 dribbling, perfectly replicating the explosiveness of Brazilian captain displayed leading Samba Army before the knockout stages.

Mohamed Salah

Mohamed Salah secured his place in FC 26 Summer Stars with his outstanding performance before the match against Argentina. His role as a 98OVR ST is clearly demonstrated by his near-98 speed and dribbling ability, highlighting his crucial role in Egypt's attacking system.

Erling Haaland

Erling Haaland's card continues his signature aggressive style. A 98OVR ST, coupled with 99 shooting, 96 physicality, and 98 speed, makes this card's finishing ability a perfect match for his terrifying output of seven goals in this World Cup.

Ousmane Dembélé

Although somewhat overshadowed by his teammate Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé still made a strong showing in FC 26 Summer Stars with a 98OVR, RW role. Dembélé's four goals and assists are impressive statistics.

Aymeric Laporte

Spanish player Aymeric Laporte has been selected for this Summer Stars event with a 97OVR CB rating, along with 98 defense and 97 physicality.

Pau Cubarsí

Also boasting a 97OVR CB rating, Pau Cubarsí is undoubtedly a member of FC 26 Summer Stars. The performances of these two Spanish center-backs in this World Cup are perfectly represented by FC 26's card data.

How to Obtain Cards

So how do we obtain these top-tier player cards with high OVR in Summer Stars?

First, players can use coins to unlock exclusive Summer Stars card packs to directly draw the aforementioned top players. This is also available through SBCs.

Furthermore, there are FC 26 Summer Stars giveaways on IGGM Discord right now. You can try participating to share 10M coins and stock up on resources for opening packs!

FUT 26 is expected to gradually release multiple sets of World Cup-themed challenge missions. Players may be able to exchange these player cards or other high-value rewards by completing the missions as required.

In addition, Evolutions system will receive a Summer Stars-themed update. Eligible player cards can receive stat boosts or new PlayStyles by completing specific evolution paths, providing players with more customization options for their existing lineups.

Overall, whether considering its strength or nostalgia, FC 26 Summer Stars is well worth your time and effort.