FC 26 SBCs

FC 26 Festival of Football: Answer the Call promo, held to celebrate the new World Cup, is set to conclude this Friday. With barely a moment's rest, the new Road to the Final (RTTF) promo will launch immediately thereafter!

This promo is also designed to celebrate real-world football competitions; so if you are a fan of the featured players or simply enjoy watching the matches, this is an event you absolutely do not want to miss!

Road to the Final release date

The promo will go live this Friday, March 27th, adhering to the standard FC 26 game update schedule. As it features only a single squad release, the event will run for just one week, concluding on April 3rd.

RTTF overview

Road to the Final is a recurring annual event that has taken place almost every year since FIFA 19.

Its purpose is to celebrate the knockout stages of UEFA Champions League, UEFA Women's Champions League, UEFA Europa League, and UEFA Europa Conference League by releasing limited-edition player cards.

During the competition period, RTTF player cards replace the corresponding players' standard base cards. Subsequently, if a player's team advances in the actual real-world tournament, their RTTF card will receive upgrades to its overall rating and stats.

It is worth noting that even if a player selected for Road to the Final promo does not personally participate in a match for any reason, their RTTF item remains active and eligible for upgrades, provided they do not transfer clubs mid-event and their team continues to advance in the competition.

Road to the Final Squad in FIFA 26

The players selected for this event are categorized into two groups: the first consists of players whose cards can be unlocked only by opening packs and pulling them via the drawing.

The second consists of players available as specific rewards for completing designated SBCs or Objectives.

Team 1：

• GK - Diogo Costa - OVR 91
• RB - Nahuel Molina - OVR 90
• RB - Andrei Rațiu - OVR 90
• CB - Piero Hincapié - OVR 91
• CB - Irene Paredes - OVR 90
• CB - Ingrid Syrstad Engen - OVR 89
• CB - Lucas Beraldo - OVR 88
• CB - Carl Starfelt - OVR 88
• CB - Chris Richards - OVR 90
• LB - Ricardo Rodríguez - OVR 88
• LB - Sara Holmgaard - OVR 88
• CDM - Ryan Yates - OVR 91
• CM - Aurélien Tchouaméni - OVR 92
• CM - Alexis Mac Allister - OVR 91
• CM - Vicky López - OVR 90
• CAM - Jamal Musiala - OVR 92
• CAM - Frida Maanum - OVR 89
• CAM - Morgan Gibbs-White - OVR 90
• CAM - Yuito Suzuki - OVR 88
• CAM - Teun Koopmeiners - OVR 90
• CAM - Orbelín Pineda - OVR 89
• CAM - Ismaïla Sarr - OVR 90
• CAM - Sebastian Nanasi - OVR 89
• RM - Johanna Kaneryd - OVR 89
• RM - Federico Bernardeschi - OVR 91
• RM - Víctor Gómez - OVR 90
• RM - Jack Harrison - OVR 90
• RM - Pedrinho - OVR 88
• RW - Mohamed Salah - OVR 93
• RW - Désiré Doué - OVR 92
• RW - Naomie Feller - OVR 88
• LM - Klara Bühl - OVR 92
• LM - Maximiliano Araújo - OVR 88
• LW - Jadon Sancho - OVR 90
• ST - Kylian Mbappé - OVR 93
• ST - Marcus Rashford - OVR 92
• ST - Alexander Sørloth - OVR 91
• ST - Thijs Dallinga - OVR 90
• ST - Troy Parrott - OVR 91
• ST - Armindo Sieb - OVR 90
• ST - Elisabeth Terland - OVR 90

SBC and Objective Rewards:

• RB - Konrad Laimer - OVR 90
• CB - Pau Cubarsí - OVR 91
• CAM - Eberechi Eze - OVR 91

How to obtain RTTF cards?

First, special card rewards can only be obtained by participating in SBCs and Objectives released over the coming week. These events are updated almost daily; in addition to individual player cards, the rewards also include card packs.

Card packs serve as a primary method for acquiring Team 1 players. While they appear as in-game rewards, you can also unlock additional packs in the in-game store by consuming FC 26 coins.

Alternatively, if you prefer not to rely on luck and wish to acquire specific RTTF player items you desire as quickly as possible within the limited timeframe, you can wait for the optimal moment to get them on the transfer market.

How to participate in SBCs and Objectives?

As one of the most important daily activities, SBCs require you to assemble a squad that meets various specific criteria, such as including a certain number of players from the same country or club, or achieving a specific total chemistry rating.

As for Objectives, they are primarily categorized into long-term Objectives (which can be completed at any time) and limited-time Objectives (which change with each new season update).

It is worth noting that some Objectives require you to complete a specific number of SBCs; therefore, you can plan ahead by keeping an eye on upcoming tasks to maximize your efficiency through smart scheduling.

Participating immediately in FC 26 Road to the Final giveaways hosted on IGGM Discord is also an effective way to acquire player cards or card packs. We will be drawing 10 lucky players to share a prize pool of 5 million coins - you just might be one of the lucky ten!

Card upgrade tips

All FUT 26 RTTF items launch with ratings and stats that are superior to standard player cards. Subsequently, these items undergo a unified stat update every Friday evening, following the conclusion of the corresponding real-world match fixtures. The specific upgrade effects are as follows:

UEFA Men's Champions League / Europa League / Conference League:

• Win/Draw in the Round of 16: +1 OVR
• Qualify for the Quarter-Finals: +1 OVR, +1 Role++
• Qualify for the Semi-Finals: +1 OVR, +1 SM or WF
• Qualify for the Final: +1 PS+ (+2 PS+ if the player currently possesses only 1 PS+)
• Win the Final: +1 OVR (or 96 OVR), +5 SM or WF

UEFA Women's Champions League:

• Win/Draw in the 1st Quarter-Finals match: +1 OVR
• Qualify for the Semi-Finals: +1 OVR, +1 Role++
• Win/Draw in the 1st Semi-Finals match: +1 OVR, +1 SM or WF
• Qualify for the Final: +1 PS+ (+2 PS+ if the player currently possesses only 1 PS+)
• Win the Final: +1 OVR (or 96 OVR), +5 SM or WF

In addition to the above, these limited-edition players will also be eligible for an additional upgrade mechanism based on their team's performance in their first match.

If a specific player card is released after the conclusion of their team's first knockout stage match, its first match upgrade outcome will instead depend on the results of the next knockout stage match.

Road to the Final is just around the corner! If there are any coveted Answer the Call cards you have yet to acquire, be sure to make a final push to get them before the last day ends! Good luck!

Recently, FC 26 has been rolling out new promotional events every few weeks. To non-fans, this might appear to be nothing more than a meaningless accumulation of cards; however, as a seasoned player, you alone understand the true significance of these new cards.

New promotional events typically launch on a Friday, and the latest, Festival of Football: Answer the Call, is no exception. Below, we provide a detailed breakdown of this promotion, with a particular focus on Team 1.

What is Festival of Football: Answer the Call?

This event is designed to spotlight powerful players who stand a chance of being selected for their national squads for 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Should any of these featured players ultimately make the final roster, their dynamic in-game cards will receive an upgrade, boosting their stats by +1 OVR and +1 PlayStyle+ (with the potential for up to 3 PlayStyle+ upgrades).

Therefore, if you have high hopes for a specific player, consider consuming FC 26 coins to acquire him directly via the transfer market, he just might surprise you with his future performance!

When will Answer the Call go live?

This promotional event is scheduled to launch this Friday, March 20, 2026, immediately following the conclusion of the previous event, FUT Birthday Team 2.

Notably, and unlike previous events, Answer the Call appears to feature only a single squad release. Consequently, the promotion will run for just one week, concluding on March 27.

Squad predictions

All Festival of Football: Answer the Call promo cards fall into two categories: those obtainable by opening packs, and those that must be earned by completing specific new SBCs (Squad Building Challenges) or Objectives:

• GK - David Raya
• GK - Liam Kelly
• RB - Tariq Lamptey
• RB - Julián Araujo
• RB - Marcus Pedersen
• RB - Cristian Manea
• CB - Harry Maguire
• CB - Josip Šutalo
• CB - Mark McKenzie
• CB - Alidu Seidu
• LB - Alejandro Grimaldo
• LB - Nuno Tavares
• LB - Leonardo Spinazzola
• LB - Marcos Acuña
• CDM - N'Golo Kanté
• CDM - Ryan Gravenberch
• CDM - Sandro Tonali
• CDM - Angelo Stiller
• CDM - Sofyan Amrabat
• CDM - Ryan Christie
• CM - João Neves
• CM - Mateo Kovačić
• CM - Weston McKennie
• CM - Mateo Chávez
• LM - Mohammed Al Breikan
• RM - Leroy Sané
• RM - Ilias Akhomach
• RM - Karim Adeyemi
• RM - Jude Bellingham
• CAM - Xavi Simons
• CAM - Giovani Lo Celso
• CAM - Finn Azaz
• LM - Nico Williams
• LW - Salem Al Dawsari
• LW - Jens Petter Hauge
• RW - Roony Bardghji
• RW - Michał Skóraś
• ST - Julián Álvarez
• ST - Jean-Philippe Mateta
• ST - Roman Yaremchuk
• ST - Che Adams
• ST - Kieffer Moore

SBCs or Objectives:

• RB - Trent Alexander-Arnold
• CB - Chancel Mbemba
• CAM - Francisco Trincão
• RM - Jean-Giovanni Reyna
• RW - Jean-Rayan Cherki
• RW - Crysencio Summerville
• ST - Jean-Rasmus Højlund
• ST - Callum Wilson

Most of the players expected to be selected for World Cup squad are highly rated; even if some of them ultimately do not make the final cut, they will still provide a significant boost to the strength of your club.

How to obtain new cards?

Almost all cards featured in FUT 26 promo can be obtained by opening packs, or by completing Objectives/SBCs to earn specific individual cards, as well as by trading on the transfer market.

Card packs will be available as mission rewards, or you can acquire additional packs by using coins or points in the in-game store.

Over the coming week, you can expect new SBCs or Objectives to become available every single day. Whether you're looking to experience the thrill of opening card packs or aiming to acquire specific featured players, you certainly won't want to miss out on these opportunities!

To complete an SBC, you must assemble a squad that meets the specific requirements of the current challenge. While this doesn't require you to play any actual matches, it does demand a robust and diverse roster within your club.

Therefore, when managing your club on a daily basis, avoid the temptation to sell off players who might seem useless at the time; they could very well come in handy for a future SBC.

As for Objectives, they are primarily categorized into three types: Season Objectives, Foundations, and Live Objectives.

Over the next week, you should prioritize Objectives related to Answer the Call campaign; for the others, simply focus on completing those that offer the most lucrative rewards.

One important tip: if you plan to acquire a specific player card via the transfer market, don't be hasty. Instead, exercise patience, observe market fluctuations closely, and strike when the value is right. The coins you save can be put to much better use elsewhere!

However, there is currently another opportunity to get new cards for free: by participating in IGGM FC 26 Festival of Football: Answer the Call Celebrate giveaways!

If you are lucky enough to be selected, you will receive 500,000 coins, which you can then used to acquire any cards or packs you desire from the market or the store!

2026 FIFA World Cup

As a real-world event closely tied to Festival of Football: Answer the Call campaign, 2026 FIFA World Cup will kick off on June 11 and run until July 19.

During this period, 48 national teams will compete on the pitches of 16 host cities across three nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

What makes this year's FIFA World Cup particularly unique is the significant departure from previous tournaments regarding format; the number of participating teams, the duration of the competition, and various other aspects have all been substantially expanded.

If you're looking forward to an exhilarating summer and want to be the very first to know if Answer the Call players you've acquired have made their national squads, be sure to stay tuned for the latest World Cup news updates!

That wraps up everything we have to share with you for now. The new promo is about to begin, get ready!