65
EA Sports FC 26 introduces solid ideas and noticeable improvements, but still carries the familiar weight of past mistakes. It evolves in small but meaningful ways, yet avoids the bold changes the franchise has needed for years. The result is a polished but safe entry that entertains without surprising. A strong foundation held back by a lack of creative courage.
75
When EAFC26 clicks into gear it really feels like the most authentic, exhilarating title in the long running franchise for quite some time. Brilliant modes and great improvements to gameplay help push this series to new heights. Beautiful visuals and an infectious soundtrack seal this as the best title in years for the franchise. It’s just a real shame that EA have to infect this beloved series with shameful and disgusting microtransactions and a truly pathetic season pass. Nerfing rewards, throttling prices and some inconsistencies with the AI stop this from being an instant classic. EA, you’re slowly getting on the right track again, don’t mess this up.
55
Despite the massive marketing push and promises of a “revolution,” EA FC 26 ends up feeling all too familiar — a shiny coat of paint over the same arcade-style gameplay. The new “Authentic” mode offers a touch of realism, but online matches are still a chaotic mess. EA’s continued obsession with microtransactions and the clumsy integration of women’s players into FUT only reinforce the impression that, once again, style has triumphed over substance.
0
Genuinely the worst game of the series. Somehow even worse than FC 25. I can’t believe it, but they somehow made it worse. Everyone who worked on it should be fired
0
Can’t even put into words. EA has to go bankrupt at this point. The more of these games I see the closer to the rope and stool I get
0
Same old crap! - LAGGY - crap servers/service
- Men/Women mixed AGAIN
- More than 10 goals nearly every match
- Auto marking rules - Kick off exploit persists
- Having goalkeepers or not makes no difference Returning to EA FC26 after a very long break (2 years), just to find myself very stressed again playing the EXACT SAME GAME, except it has updated uniforms. This was the last chance I gave you EA.
EA Sports FC 26
Released On:
Sep 26, 2025
Metascore
Generally Favorable
77
User score
Generally Unfavorable
2.9
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Generally Favorable
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Oct 15, 2025
90
With gameplay improvements and excellent additions to its modes, EA Sports FC 26 is a stunning achievement in a series that remains at a level unreachable by its rivals.
Sep 26, 2025
85
Once again, EA FC 26 arrives with specific updates that don't justify the high price of its annual edition. As promised, the game listened to its players' complaints and tried to address many of them, but in some cases, the sheets were pulled to one side of the bed, leaving the other side exposed. The two distinct gameplay styles aim to appeal to a wider audience, but there are still positioning bugs that the game's AI can't handle, which are likely to generate new complaints.
User score
Generally Unfavorable
2.9
17% Positive
134 Ratings
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122 Ratings
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68% Negative
540 Ratings
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Apr 16, 2026
10
Jogo muito bom, divertido, bem otimizado e pra quem gosta dos modos offline o jogo está ai pra quem quiser montar seu time, seu modo carreira e se divertir jogo incrível e divertido.
Oct 3, 2025
10
Questo anno si vede che si sono fatti tanti progressi in molte prospettive come il gameplay e ecc. Questo gioco è molto bello e ci giocherò molto
Oct 2, 2025
80
Despite some controversial decisions in terms of monetization, EA Sports FC 26 is by far the best soccer game we could have hoped for.
Sep 25, 2025
80
FC 26 remains a strong package, despite its deliberate choice to abandon authenticity in the online space. There are still numerous gamers out there who crave realism, even in competitive matches. Yet while this represents a step backwards for real football, it’s unquestionably a stride forwards in the field of fan service. This is not the sim Pro Evo purists have longed for – but as an esports collaborative between the developer and its community, Fifa’s third follow-up achieves the majority of its aims.
Sep 29, 2025
75
Newest release in the iconic franchise, EA Sports FC 26 has arrived with few improvements and no innovations. While it remains essentially fun, with many game modes and good gameplay, the game suffers from its dated production and lack of significant changes. Competitive online modes, in particular, remain greedy, albeit with some improvements. In the end, this is a good choice for soccer fans who are familiar with the series or who have been away for a long time and want to get back on the field.
Sep 23, 2025
70
By truly dividing the gameplay between two very distinct presets, EA Sports FC 26 is trying to appeal to everybody. The more methodical Authentic toggle will attract offline Career mode tinkerers, who want to work hard for those scrappy 1-0 wins. Meanwhile, the snappier Competitive option is built for online sweats, who want to force their opponents into submission by burying them in goals. Both feel good in their own ways, and when paired with several new features and refinements, you get a flexible game of football that should please everyone – well, aside from those who simply can’t jive with the franchise’s over-reliance on monetisation.
Nov 3, 2025
55
Despite the massive marketing push and promises of a “revolution,” EA FC 26 ends up feeling all too familiar — a shiny coat of paint over the same arcade-style gameplay. The new “Authentic” mode offers a touch of realism, but online matches are still a chaotic mess. EA’s continued obsession with microtransactions and the clumsy integration of women’s players into FUT only reinforce the impression that, once again, style has triumphed over substance.
Oct 2, 2025
10
The gameplay changed the game is incredible u’timate team changed a lot it could be better if there were mon change in career modeand manager mode
Feb 12, 2026
7
Malgré toutes les critiques que subissent la licence, on ne peut pas nier que FIFA ou FC reste le jeu de football le plus réaliste et le plus populaire, donc même si le jeu a beaucoup de problème, ça reste le meilleur choix pour les amateurs de football.
Apr 17, 2026
4
I clearly hate it, even tough I'm a Football fan, the gameplay is awful, EAFC games are very bad, it is one of the worst game.
Jan 27, 2026
4
Jeu de gros fils de p***, qui ne fonctionne qu’au scripte. Un pay to win de sale chien. Tu paye le jeu une blinde et rien ne change chaque année. Tu te prends deux buts ton équipe devient une équipe de R3. Un jeu de grosse salope. Niquez vis mère EA vous n’aurez plus mes sous
SummaryThe Club is Yours in EA SPORTS FC™ 26. Play your way with an overhauled gameplay experience powered by community feedback, Manager Live Challenges that bring fresh storylines to the new season, and Archetypes inspired by greats of the game.
Rated Efor Everyone
Platforms:
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox One
- PC
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox Series X
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
Initial Release Date:Sep 26, 2025
Developer:
- EA Canada
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