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EA Sports FC 26 Career Mode Overhaul Reveals Manager Market and Icon Integration

The deep dive spotlights Manager Live weekly challenges built on real-world scenarios alongside a Manager Market that mimics coaching turnovers.

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EA Sports FC 26
Goalkeeper saving shot in EA FC 26

Overview

  • Preorders for EA Sports FC 26 are now live, with the Ultimate Edition offering seven days of early access from September 19 ahead of the full release on September 26.
  • Manager Live introduces over 150 weekly real-world challenges, tasking players with objectives like winning leagues or managing youth development to earn rewards such as retro kits and Icons.
  • The new Manager Market feature tracks job security metrics across leagues, enables applications for openings and models realistic sackings, retirements and caretaker appointments.
  • Unexpected Events deliver dynamic in-season twists—from player homesickness to board takeovers—to keep each career save unpredictable.
  • Icons and Heroes join Career Mode for the first time, allowing legends like Ronaldinho, Gareth Bale and David Beckham to be added as playable assets.