EA Sports FC 26

EA Sports FC 26

September 26, 2025

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Critic Reviews (29)

Andrew McMahon Shacknews Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

20.0

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Aran Suddi TheSixthAxis Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

20.0

"EA Sports FC 26 is a better game than FC 25 and can give you a good game of football, especially when Authentic mode in single player comes together properly. However, for that to happen you need to play on …"

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Ben Wilson GamesRadar+ Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

40.0

"For the majority, however, a new FC game all comes down to Ultimate Team – and this year it&s;s going to prove more divisive than ever. Not, for once, because of its pack-opening mechanic, but those tweaks to gameplay speed, …"

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Blaine Smith Gamers Heroes Sep 2025
80.0 /100

"EA SPORTS FC 26 is a fantastic football package. Not only is this the best the franchise has looked in years, its nuanced yet worthwhile gameplay improvements keep every match fresh and exciting."

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Chris Scullion VGC Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

30.0

"EA&s;s Switch 2 football debut is a night-and-day difference from its half-hearted Switch one, setting a great precedent for the future of the series. EA Sports FC 26 delivers a fully-featured version of the game, and while it only runs …"

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Cory Wells Hardcore Gamer Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

"Discover the thrilling gameplay, immersive presentation and extensive game modes that make EA SPORTS FC 26 a must-play for soccer fans."

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David Walters CGMagazine Sep 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

30.0

"With some gameplay updates and quality-of-life improvements, EA Sports FC 26 could be one of the better titles of the last few years, but it depends on what game mode you play."

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Gareth Brierley TheXboxHub Sep 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

30.0

"Of course, EA FC 26 is frustrating at times, but there is nothing else that can beat it, and no competition that can deliver such a well crafted experience of football."

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Jaime Tugayev DualShockers Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

74.0

"Without the shadow of multiplayer balancing looming over things, you have gameplay that is likely to stay the same until FC 27 inevitably comes along. I&s;ve been having a blast with the current implementation, and was quick to uninstall FC …"

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Jake Tucker Tech Advisor Sep 2025
77.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"Phenomenal on-the-pitch gameplay is marred by an awkward UI and lots of faff."

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Jaz Sagoo COGconnected Sep 2025
84.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"And while on-pitch gameplay feels sharper than ever, the surrounding modes remain too familiar to past iterations, weighed down further by aggressive monetization through FUT’s premium season pass. EA Sports FC 26 takes meaningful steps forward on the pitch, but …"

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Jordan Andow Analog Stick Gaming Sep 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

30.0

"EA SPORTS FC 26 provides, without doubt, the best and most authentic gameplay experience in franchise history, even though it&s;s not quite perfect. The improvements and revamps across many modes offer refreshing play options that enhance replayability more than ever …"

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Jordan Middler VGC Sep 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

20.0

"In a franchise that doesn&s;t change much year-to-year, EA Sports FC 26 takes that to the extreme. While it&s;s by default the best football game on the market, and competing at the highest level of Ultimate Team remains enjoyable, we …"

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Justin Prinsloo Cubed3 Sep 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

58.0

"EA Sports FC 26 makes some big changes to its systems, modes and gameplay. The most obvious of these are quite effective, and even those that aren’t seen are surely felt. The fresh additions to Career Mode are a step …"

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Manas Mitul Gadgets 360 Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"And it opens the door to further feedback and improvements to aspects that have gone unaddressed for years. There are certainly two ways to play these football games. And by recognising that fact, EA Sports FC 26 becomes a football …"

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Marco Ravetto The Games Machine Sep 2025
88.0 /100

"EA SPORTS FC 26 marks a step forward from its predecessor. Balanced in gameplay dynamics and built around a fluid structure that&s;s genuinely fun, it also brings several changes to the Ultimate Team and Career modes (both Player and Manager), …"

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Matúš Štrba SECTOR.sk Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

20.0

"EA Sports FC 26 makes clear improvements, with better gameplay, expanded Career modes, and changes to FUT, but lingering glitches, limited authentic settings, and neglected modes keep it from being the full package fans want."

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Mostafa Zahedi Gamefa Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

35.0

"EA Sports FC 26 is one of the best releases in the series in years. More customization options and improved animatpns all come together to create a highly enjoyable experience. Naturally, there are still some unresolved issues, such as AI …"

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Nathan Warby Dexerto Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

30.0

"EA FC 26 brings the best on-pitch action the series has produced in years, thanks to the genius decision to change the gameplay based on mode. There might not be too many new features to shout about, but it&s;s the …"

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Richard Seagrave GameSpew Sep 2025
80.0 /100

"You won&s;t find any major changes or new additions to modes in EA Sports FC 26, but what you will find is gameplay that&s;s improved across the board. On top of that, you have presets which allow you to choose …"

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Richard Wakeling GameSpot Sep 2025
80.0 /100

"EA Sports FC 26 suffers from a few growing pains with its shift to two distinct playstyles, but there are enough improvements throughout to consider it a positive step forward for the long-running series"

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Richard Walker Xbox Achievements Sep 2025
75.0 /100

"As another season of the beautiful game gets underway, so too does another season of EA Sports&s; FC franchise. FC 26 is the third iteration of the ..."

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Ricky Frech IGN Sep 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"EA Sports FC 26’s on-pitch gameplay is the best it&s;s been in a long time, but its overly aggressive Season Pass is also EA at its most money-hungry yet."

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Sammy Barker Push Square Sep 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

30.0

"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 …"

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Shubhankar Parijat GamingBolt Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

25.0

"EA Sports FC 26 refines the formula with Authentic mode and better defending, making it a strong entry for fans. Still, it&s;s an iterative release with limited appeal for newcomers or those seeking major changes."

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Thiago de Alencar Moura PSX Brasil Sep 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

20.0

"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."

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Toby Berger Press Start Sep 2025
85.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"EA Sports FC 26 makes a handful of great changes to the core gameplay and animation systems, making the game play as good as it looks. New additions to manager career are welcome, while Ultimate Team continues to be an …"

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Tommy Holloway PlayStation Universe Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

25.0

"EA Sports FC 26 is truly a game of two halves. The defending doesn&s;t feel nearly as good as attacking, but that&s;s a worthwhile trade off if it remains as fun as it is right now, once updates and balancing …"

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60.0 /100

Graphics

10.0

Gameplay

10.0

Story

10.0

"The depth of customization - from controls and game tempo to tactical nuances and role assignments on the field - is genuinely impressive and engaging. The positional setups and other elements of football strategy have strong potential, but that potential …"

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