Kicking Off the World Cup Directly? FC26 New Mode Launched!
- PlayStation Store now offers FC26 PS5 digital version, with a new World Cup mode, free to play for members.
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Editor's Pick: The World Cup mode in 《EA SPORTS FC™ 26》is now live! You can play with national teams, starting from the group stage, all the way through to the knockout rounds, and then to the final.
You can choose strong teams like Brazil, France, or England, or try out some less common teams like Cape Verde or Uzbekistan that you normally wouldn't play. It feels more like you're leading a national team through a full major tournament rather than just playing a bunch of matches.
During the knockout stages and the final, the match atmosphere becomes noticeably different, giving you that "match day" feeling. The final, in particular, feels quite intense to play.
In Football Ultimate Team™, updates have also followed for the summer season. An international tournament event center has been launched, with limited-time challenges and play modes being released together during this period—making the pace more competition-focused.
Additionally, several new stadiums have been added, such as Gillette Stadium, BMO Field, and a brand-new Central Maw Stadium. The overall match atmosphere feels closer to real international matches, rather than typical league games.
| Update Details | Actual Experience |
| National Team Championship | 48-team format, play from group stage all the way to the final, leading your team through a full major tournament |
| Match Tempo | Knockout rounds and finals feel more intense, with a greater sense of pressure matching real international matches |
| FUT Activities | International event themed activities launched, with the event center and limited-time challenges opening simultaneously |
| Stadium Atmosphere | Multiple new international stadiums added, enhancing the overall viewing experience to feel like match day |
Overall, the biggest takeaway is that this isn't just adding a mode—it's allowing you to truly lead a national team from the group stage, advancing one match after another until you reach the final. It's perfectly timed. Fans interested in this, give it a try!
