EA Sports FC 26

September 26, 2025 EA Vancouver EA Sports
Simulator Sport
Series X|S PS4 Switch 2 PC PS5 XONE Switch
About

EA Sports FC 26 is a football simulation game and the third entry in the EA Sports FC series, following the franchise's rebranding from FIFA. The game features various modes including career mode with narrative-driven Manager Live Challenges, and introduces Archetypes, a system that defines player playstyles based on real footballers. It is the successor to EA Sports FC 25.
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Announcement Trailer
Gameplay Trailer
Trailer
Launch Trailer
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Ratings & Metrics

User Score
77.3
Critic Score
64.9
Total Score
Reviews
Hype
Game Info

Release Date September 26, 2025
Developer EA Vancouver
Publisher EA Sports
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Perspective Third person, Bird view / Isometric
Themes Non-fiction
EA Sports FC 26

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