FC 26 Players

You might still be playing FUT 26, but you have likely also been keeping an eye on pre-order details for the new title, especially given the anticipated impact of the powerful new The Grounds feature.

As we move into August 2026, EA Sports FC 26 enters the final two months of its lifecycle. However, even if you have already pre-ordered FUT 27, you shouldn't simply coast through the remainder of FC 26; in fact, it is worth investing even more effort now.

During this roughly 60-day window, you should actively complete new FC 26 events that offer rewards usable in FC 27. Simultaneously, you should begin adjusting your mindset and pace to prepare for the early-game grind of FIFA 27, which kicks off in September.

To help you achieve these goals, we provide a deep dive into key strategies for wrapping up FC 26 on a high note and ensuring a seamless transition to FC 27, covering everything from gameplay experiences to the carry-over of assets across generations.

What does wrapping up FUT 26 entail?

First, it is important to clarify that the launch of FIFA 27 does not mean FC 26 becomes unplayable. However, there will be no new events or player cards released, and the pool of available opponents in online modes will shrink.

Consequently, once the current FC 26 FUTTIES Team 2 concludes, liquidity in the tradeable player market, and the potential for card values to appreciate, will gradually diminish, effectively dropping to zero by the time FC 27 launches.

Beyond that point, with the exception of a handful of ultra-rare, top-tier cards, the vast majority of standard player cards will lose their value for both collecting and gameplay.

Given this dynamic, when managing your remaining FUT 26 assets, your first step should be to immediately sell any tradeable items, such as the aforementioned player cards facing depreciation and various consumables, to generate extra FC 26 coins.

You might wonder if this is necessary, considering that FC 26 coins cannot be carried over to FC 27.

However, you can use them to actively participate in potential new FIFA 26 events and unlock packs, ensuring you get the best possible experience during this final phase of the game.

Potential FUT 26 Pre-Season Event

Although not yet officially announced, based on last year's pattern, EA FC 26 is expected to launch Pre-Season event lasting about a month, starting around mid-August.

During this period, new SBCs or Objectives will be released; completing them earns you player card rewards that are untradeable but carry over to FUT 27.

These cards are not brand-new designs but are based on popular player items from the past year, ensuring you can make smoother progress in FUT 27 even without pre-order bonuses.

However, note that these rewards are not distributed immediately upon Early Access or official launch of FIFA 27; they usually arrive a few weeks later. So, don't be surprised if you don't see them in your account right away.

Also, if you are short on time, you don't necessarily have to participate in every FUT 26 Pre-Season activity, such as SBCs that are impossible to complete or objectives that are too difficult.

FC Points carry-over

Aside from Pre-Season rewards, the only other asset that carries over from the old EA FC game to the new one is FC Points; other resources like coins and game progress will start from scratch in FIFA 27.

To ensure a smooth transfer of remaining FC Points, make sure you use the same EA Account for both FUT 26 and 27; the onetime transfer will occur when you log in to FIFA 27 for the first time.

If you don't have many points left in FUT 26 but frequently use this premium currency, it is recommended that you pre-order FIFA 27 Ultimate or Ultimate Plus Edition as early as possible.

These editions grant you 2,000 FC Points monthly for the first three or five months of playing FIFA 27, respectively, and the additional Premium Season Pass benefits can save you from consuming points on the pass itself.

How to prepare for FIFA 27?

Transitioning from FUT 26 to 27 involves more than just a change in game version; it entails a reset of the game's economy and competitive meta, so your preparations should cover various aspects.

Adjust your mindset early

In the final stages of FUT 26, you might be enjoying an incredibly fast-paced experience thanks to accumulated coins and maxed-out rare cards.

However, upon transitioning to the start of FUT 27, you will likely face the predicament of a starting lineup consisting only of standard cards, with key players possessing merely average pace and passing accuracy.

While you know this is perfectly normal for the early stages of a new game, overcoming the sense of frustration can be difficult in the short term. Therefore, it is worth starting some down-scaling practice while still playing FUT 26.

For instance, during the final two weeks, you could voluntarily switch to a squad made entirely of gold cards and play ten matches.

This helps you quickly regain a feel for a more basic, yet more challenging, style of play, preventing a losing streak caused by the adjustment in gameplay dynamics when FIFA 27 launches.

Plan your resource allocation in advance

If you have pre-ordered FIFA 27, you will receive pre-order bonuses based on your edition once the game goes live. These include FC Points that can be redeemed for packs, as well as boosts that allow you to earn FIFA 27 coins faster than others.

Without a plan, it is easy to succumb to the temptation of quickly consuming those points or coins on a heap of items, only to realize later that you wasted a significant amount of resources.

Keep an eye on new changes in FC 27

Beyond the released trailers and leaked information, more details regarding new content, such as adjustments to player attributes and optimizations to specific match mechanics, are likely to be revealed over the coming two months.

These changes will directly impact your experience in FIFA 27; the sooner you are informed, the more confident you can navigate the game once FUT 27 launches.

Summary

During the final two months of FUT 26 lifecycle, you should make the most of August by experiencing all potential new events and enjoying the sheer fun of playing with fully maxed-out player cards.

Once September begins, you can slow down your pace while maintaining basic engagement; focus on completing tasks that offer cross-generation rewards for FIFA 27 and gradually deplete your coin reserves.

With just one week to go before the launch of FUT 27 (or its early access period), it is a good idea to stop playing FIFA 26; this ensures you remain curious and fully focused when you dive into FUT 27.

If you are a long-time fan of FIFA series, the information shared here will certainly prove useful. Your next step? Dive straight into the recently launched FUTTIES Team 2!

EA FC 26 FUTTIES event has been running for six days now, and for us players, it's another crucial point: Team 2 will officially be added to FC 26 card packs this Friday (July 31st). So if you're still hesitating about opening packs or completing related tasks, you should decide as soon as possible.

The upcoming release of FUTTIES Team 2 gives us a new opportunity after Team 1 to have high OVR cards, and to freely combine and use them in the team just like a starting lineup.

So, what else should we pay special attention to regarding Team 2 on the 31st?

Specific Release Date

The official release date for FUTTIES Team 2 has been confirmed; as mentioned earlier, it will be updated on July 31st (this Friday).

As usual, Team 2's specific release times in different regions are as follows:

• Pacific Time 10:00 AM
• Central Time 12:00 PM
• Eastern Time 1:00 PM
• UTC 5:00 PM
• BEST 6:00 PM
• CEST 7:00 PM

Players, remember to check your time zone and don't miss the first wave of pack openings or trades for FUTTIES Team 2!

Card Features

The core cards of FIFA 26 FUTTIES Team 2 - those basic FUTTIES players with 95 OVR or higher - have a very useful feature: they don't come with any preset PlayStyles when they're deployed.

This means that after you get Team 2 cards, you can add or adjust these PlayStyles according to your tactical preferences without worrying about your players being fixed to a certain role, giving you much more flexibility when building your team.

However, along with the main cards, additional Heroes and Icons cards will be released. These special cards are different; they come with default PlayStyles and cannot be freely edited like the main cards.

Therefore, when considering your team chemistry and player links in FUT 26, you must keep this difference in mind. The fixed PlayStyles of Heroes and Icons cards may affect the synergy of surrounding players, while the main cards give you more room for customization in the game.

Predicted Roster

Although the official player roster has not yet been released, discussions in the community regarding FC 26 FUTTIES Team 2 are already very lively.

We can summarize the leaked information widely circulated in the community, and the players that are generally considered probably to appear in Team 2 are:

• Pedri
• Lamine Yamal
• Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo
• Aitana Bonmatí

Of course, these players are still just speculative guesses based on leaks, so no one can guarantee that these players will definitely appear in Team 2 on the 31st. We can only wait and see.

However, these predictions also reveal players' strong anticipation for popular stars and nostalgia cards. Furthermore, the final player roster will determine which positions will be prioritized, directly impacting which player cards will become new Metas in EA Sports FC 26 and which are more suitable for SBC materials.

Team 2 Card Acquisition

To obtain new FUTTIES Team 2 cards in FC 26, players can complete SBC and Objectives missions. These bundles offer a chance to draw Team 2 player cards.

These card packs are no different in their drawing mechanism from the card packs you unlock from the store, and can both serve as your primary means of obtaining Team 2 player cards.

Additionally, you can complete Player Picks (Special SBCs), which gives you the chance to pick a FUTTIES Team 2 player card from a random selection of players provided by the system. This is also a good way to expand your Team 2 player roster.

Another point worth mentioning is that if you want to acquire as many Team 2 player cards as possible but don't have enough coins, you can participate in FC 26 coins free giveaways on IGGM discord for a chance to share 10M coins with nine other players!

Rumors of Best of Re-Release

One important point to note when players acquire cards in FC 26 starting July 31st is the potential launch of a second round of Best of Re-Release event.

The first round of Best of Re-Release already added over 100 special cards from the past to the card pool. If a second round does follow, the probability of players obtaining high-value items from packs will further increase.

Simultaneously, the supply of cards on the market will surge, causing significant price fluctuations - initially rising, then gradually falling back.

For players holding FC 26 coins or planning to sell player cards, this weekend could be a very exciting window.

It's best to closely monitor real-time card price changes and feedback within FC 26 player community to avoid unnecessary losses.

The Importance of Team 2

We all know that FUTTIES was the grand finale of FC 26 Ultimate Team, and Team 2, released on the 31st, sits right in the middle of that finale, making its importance undeniable.

On one hand, the player cards in Team 2 are essentially the last hurrah for players before FC 27 arrives, as there may not be many more high OVR cards available afterward.

On the other hand, Team 2's actual performance in the game will directly influence expectations for the upcoming Team 3 or the final batch of high OVR cards.

Furthermore, excellent player cards released at this crucial juncture often become cherished memories for players in the early stages of FC 27's release - although the stats won't carry over to the new game, these fond memories and experiences will remain in players' hearts.

Combined with the aforementioned changes in the game market economy, it's always wise to plan ahead and prepare for the arrival of FUTTIES Team 2.

If the players in FC 26 FUTTIES Team 2 are as predicted, which player do you plan to focus on acquiring?