Overview

• EA FC 26 will offer separate Authentic and Competitive modes to cater to players seeking either realistic simulation or fast-paced gameplay
• A reworked stamina system ensures sustained player pace, passing speed is boosted by 65% in Authentic and up to 90% in Competitive mode, and tackles now reward precise timing to eliminate bounce-backs
• Ultimate Team introduces Live Events—Gauntlets, Tournaments and Linked Events—to deliver time-limited squad challenges throughout the season
• Champions Play-Offs are removed in favor of automatic Weekend League qualification based on Division and Qualification Points, and a new Challengers tier provides a parallel competition for lower-division players
• Win-protection now awards victories for any disconnect under defined conditions and a new high-contrast mode enhances visual accessibility