FC 26 is coming so, and leaks about FUT series have been piling up lately. These leaks cover everything from Rivals, the first SBCs, and World Tour Silver Superstars League Tournament.

These leaks suggest FC 26 will feature a major overhaul of the game economy, with player rewards expected to be reduced. How will these changes materialize in-game? What impact will they have? Let’s take a closer look.

1. Rivals

Rivals is the ranked match format, a mode where players in FC series compete to test their skills and prove their skill. Leaks suggest that FC 26’s initial Rivals Division will be based on your highest rank in FC 25. However, EA has announced that FC 26 will start at a lower level than FUT 25 (which started at Division 5), meaning earning high-ranking rewards will be more challenging at the beginning of the season. Here are the corresponding divisions for FC 25 and FC 26:

• Elite: Division 7
• Division 1: Division 7
• Division 2: Division 7
• Division 3: Division 8
• Division 4: Division 8
• Division 5: Division 8
• Division 6: Division 9
• Division 7: Division 9
• Division 8: Division 9
• Division 9: Division 10
• Division 10: Division 10

In addition to the division changes, the top rewards in Elite division have been significantly nerfed compared to EA FC 25. The number and quality of reward packs have been significantly reduced, and FUT 26 coin reward has been reduced from 35,000 to 25,000.

2. Reward Reductions

In addition to the significant reduction in the number and quality of reward packs and coins in Elite division of Rivals, Assist Milestones in Objectives have been completely removed. Therefore, the traditional method of quickly acquiring high-level card packs by grinding against low-level AI will no longer work in FC 26. Leaks also indicate that the number and frequency of card packs available in the store will be reduced.

3. Season Pass

Obtaining Premium Season Pass will still require 500,000 FIFA 26 Coins or 1,000 FC 26 Points.

Season Pass 40 rewards are 86 OVR Fikayo Tomori CB (Premium Pass) and 86 OVR Morgan Rogers CAM (Free Pass). Player cards of this rating will be worth hundreds of thousands of coins within the first three to four weeks of release, making the pass itself highly valuable. However, with reduced rewards in other modes, amassing 500,000 coins will be difficult.

4. First SBC

83 OVR Can Bozdoğan CM

• PAC: 76
• SHO: 72
• PAS: 82
• DRI: 84
• DEF: 76
• PHY: 78

Can Bozdoğan is a German player card, likely a CDM (Defensive Midfielder). He has Intercept, Pinged Pass, First Touch, and CM Holding++ (PlayStyles), a standard early-season SBC.

5. World Tour Silver Superstars League Tournament

World Tour Silver Superstars League Tournament is the highlight of this leak. It’s a special tournament that will launch 30 days after the game’s release.

To participate, you must have at least one “World Tour Silver Superstar” player earned through objective challenges. The following are the leaked players:

• 74 OVR Moore CB
• 74 OVR Charlton CAM
• 73 OVR Eusébio ST
• 72 OVR Yashin GK
• 70 OVR Garrincha RW

The rewards for this event are very generous. Just complete 20 matches to receive a set of packs, including 100k pack, England Cornerstones pack (new promotion), and Base Hero pack. Winning 15 matches will earn you an 87+ rated Premier League/BWSL (Barclays Women’s Super League) player pack, among others.

The leagues mode in FIFA 25 is one of the best modes in the game. This mode, with its specific rules and squad requirements, is the most entertaining and interesting. FC 26 introduces Silver Tournament, which adds variety and challenge to the game, and the final rewards are very generous.

6. Foundation Players Selection

When players first log in to FC 26 Ultimate Team, they can choose one of five 84-rated players for free. These players have been leaked.

• 84 OVR Josip Stanišić CB/RB: Good defensive skills, a bit slow, but still a good center back and can also play right back, giving him positional flexibility.
• 84 OVR Endo CDM: Slow, but a good defensive midfielder (DM) option for Premier League squads.
• 84 OVR Ruggeri LM: Unsure if he can play in positions other than left midfield (LM). Possibly capable of left back.
• 84 OVR Teun Koopmeiners CAM: The stats seem okay, but there are probably better options for a CAM or CM. The playstyle is also average and needs significant buffs to be effective.
• 84 OVR García LB: García’s defensive stats aren’t particularly impressive compared to other specialized defenders, making him a less-than-perfect choice.

Considering his position, stats, and potential for future development, Josip Stanišić or Endo are more recommended choice.

7. Early Access Finale Tournament

During Early Access, a knockout tournament mode will be held. Winning one of these tournaments will earn you an 84 OVR Dolan RM and qualify for Finale Tournament. If you can win the final tournament, you will earn a TOTW pack and an 85+ Player Pack.

That’s all the recent leaks. We can learn that FUT 26 indeed reducing various rewards to align with the slower player growth curve. While most players may dislike these changes, they will improve the game economy, increase player value, and allow for smoother gameplay, reducing the feeling of being overwhelmed by transforming promotional cards.

One advantage of FC 26 over FUT 25 is the introduction of a wider range of players. Players can choose from over 20,000 players to assemble their ultimate team. While a player's overall rating generally indicates their strength, there are always some high-rated players who appear powerful, and their high ratings even may not be as useful as their lower OVR counterparts.

Which players are truly powerful? What advantages do they offer early in the game? The following analysis and predictions are based on player stats. However, because of market fluctuations, player values ​​may not be completely accurate and are provided for reference only.

90 OVR Ousmane Dembélé ST/RW/CAM

• Rapid+
• Low Driven Shot
• Pinged Pass
• Inventive
• Trickster
• Quick Step

Ousmane Dembélé has received a significant upgrade, and his rating has increased from 86 in FC 25 to 90. Most notably, his Finishing has skyrocketed from 72 to 90, and his Stamina has also increased, addressing a long-standing weakness. Combined with his 5-star Weak Foot and 5-star Skill, along with his Rapid+ playstyle, he's a top-tier winger or even striker in the early stages of the game, potentially worth over 2,000,000 FUT 26 coins.

89 OVR Federico Valverde CDM/RB

• Relentless+
• Power Shot
• Long Ball Pass
• Intercept
• Slide Tackle
• Aerial Fortress

Federico Valverde's strength lies in his ability to play in the newly added right back position. With his top-tier running ability, defensive skills, and stamina, he's a monster at right back, potentially worth around 500,000 FIFA 26 coins.

89 OVR Pedri CM

• First Touch+
• Incisive Pass
• Long Ball Pass
• Tiki Taka
• Technical
• Relentless

Pedri has been upgraded to 89 points in FC 26 and has Long Ball Pass. He is a playmaker in the midfield and has a strong shot, making him a very well-rounded midfielder.

89 OVR Raphinha LW

• Rapid+
• Finesse Shot
• Power Shot
• Trickster
• Quick Step
• Relentless

Raphinha boasts a Rapid+ and Relentless combination, along with a very reliable playstyle. This allows him to dart around the field and create a constant threat from the flanks. His value could be between 80 and 1 million EA FC 26 coins.

89 OVR Lamine Yamal RM

• Technical+
• Finesse Shot
• Gamechanger
• Incisive Pass
• Inventive
• First Touch
• Quick Step

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal has received a significant upgrade in FC 26. He possesses a Technical+ playstyle, making his dribbling and passing skills very fluid in the early stages of the game when defenders are slow to turn. As a winger, he has the decent speed and a good shot, making his value comparable to Raphinha.

89 OVR Achraf Hakimi RB

• Relentless+
• Low Driven Shot
• Whipped Pass
• Jockey
• Anticipate
• Press Proven
• Quick Step

If you're an FC 26 expert, Achraf Hakimi is your go-to right-back. He has top-tier speed, good defensive stats, and plenty of stamina. His playstyle also allows him to provide assists frequently . His value is likely to be around 50-60 coins.

91 OVR Alex Morgan ST Icon

• Finesse Shot+

Alex Morgan, a newly added Icon card, boasts a powerful “Finesse Shot+.” She uses her left foot and has excellent shooting and dribbling stats. Due to several factors, including the new card, a powerful Playstyle, and an Icon, her value could be between 3 and 4 million coins.

92 OVR Zlatan Ibrahimović ST Icon

• Power Shot+

Zlatan Ibrahimović is tall and strong. While not particularly quick, he boasts a 98 dribbling stat. He could potentially shift the game meta, shifting players away from fast and agile center forwards toward taller center forwards who utilize their strength and heading.

88 OVR Alexander Isak ST

• Finesse Shot+
• Power Shot
• Low Driven Shot
• Gamechanger
• Rapid
• First Touch

Alexander Isak's chemistry has improved since his transfer to Liverpool. Although his Weak Foot stat has been reduced from 5 to 4 stars, he possesses Finesse Shot+. With goalkeepers generally weak in the early game, this boost will make his shot extremely lethal.

88 OVR Kadidiatou Diani RM/ST

• Finesse Shot+
• Precision Header
• Gamechanger
• Technical
• Quick Step
• Enforcer

Kadidiatou Diani didn't have Playstyle+ in FC25, but this year she gained Finesse Shot+. She can play both ST and wing, and has well-rounded stats and a strong physique, making her worth potentially between 200,000 and 300,000 coins.

87 OVR Jules Koundé CB/RM

• Jockey+
• Long Ball Pass
• Slide Tackle
• Aerial Fortress
• Quick Step
• Relentless

Jules Koundé is a consistently useful center back in the early game. While his stats aren't top-tier, his model, feel, and defensive style make him a reliable defender against top strikers.

86 OVR Antonio Rüdiger CB

• Aerial Fortress+
• Long Ball Pass
• Jockey
• Block
• Bruiser

Although Antonio Rüdiger's rating has dropped from 88 to 86, his crucial stats of 84 in key defense and 86 in physique remain excellent, making him worth approximately 10-15 FUT 26 coins.

84 OVR Salma Paralluelo LW

Salma Paralluelo's pace and shooting are impressive, a rarity for wingers. Her estimated value is around 30,000 FUT 26 coins, making her a bargain in the early stages.

These are the players with good value in the early stages of FUT 26. Other players like Micky van de Ven and Moaid Mekki may also become low-value but very useful players in the early game. If you're short on FUT 26 coins, you might also want to keep an eye on these low-OVR players.

Although EA FC series has lost its FIFA license, as one of the most immersive football franchises available, it still boasts a vast library of licensed clubs, competitions, stadiums, and players. This allows players to simulate current competitions to the greatest possible degree.

FC 26 will be released in September, featuring 35 domestic leagues and dozens of international competitions. With licenses for over 700 clubs and 20,000 players, FC 26 is more extensive than ever before.

How To Get Stadiums?

In FIFA 26, in addition to the fan-anticipated Allianz Arena, home of Bayern Munich, and Tüpraş Stadyumu, home of Besiktas, other new stadiums include the brand-new Hill Dickinson Stadium (Everton), Holstein-Stadion (Kiel), Stade de la Beaujoire (Nantes), Son Moix Stadium (Mallorca), Red Bull Arena (Salzburg), Wankdorf Stadium (BSC Young Boys), and St. Jakob Park (Basel).

Not all of EA FC 26's 100+ stadiums are immediately available. Stadiums can be acquired through FUT 26 coins in packs or on the transfer market, but sometimes they can be unlocked through special events and specific bonus chapters.

The value of packs isn't very high, and not every pack includes a stadium. In addition to stadiums, players with an OVR of 65-74 are also included. So don't waste too many coins on packs. After acquiring a stadium, you can edit it and select the one you want to use as your home stadium.

Licensed Stadium

England

• American Express Stadium
• Anfield
• Craven Cottage
• Elland Road
• Emirates Stadium
• Etihad Stadium
• Goodison Park
• Gtech Community Stadium
• Joie Stadium
• King Power Stadium
• London Stadium
• Molineux Stadium
• Old Trafford
• Portman Road
• Selhurst Park
• Stadium of Light
• St. James' Park
• St. Mary's Stadium
• Stamford Bridge
• The City Ground
• Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
• Turf Moor
• Villa Park
• Vitality Stadium
• Wembley Stadium

Spain

• Coliseum
• Estadio ABANCA-Balaídos
• Estadio Benito Villamarín
• Estadio de Gran Canaria
• Estadio de la Cerámica
• Estadio de Mendizorroza
• Estadio de Montilivi
• Estadio de Vallecas
• Estadio El Sadar
• Estadio Jose Zorrilla
• Estadio Mestalla
• Estadio San Mamés
• Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
• Civitas Metropolitano
• Municipal de Butarque
• Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan
• Reale Arena
• Stage Front Stadium
• Visit Mallorca Estadi

Germany

• Allianz Arena
• BayArena
• BORUSSIA-PARK
• Deutsche Bank Park
• Europa-Park Stadion
• MEWA Arena
• MHP Arena
• Millerntor-Stadion
• PreZero Arena
• Red Bull Arena (Leipzig)
• Signal Iduna Park
• Stadion An der Alten Försterei
• Volkswagen Arena
• Vonovia Ruhrstadion
• Weserstadion
• WWK Arena

France

• Decathlon Arena (Stade Pierre-Mauroy)
• Groupama Stadium
• Orange Vélodrome
• Parc des Princes
• Stade Bollaert-Delelis

Italy

• Allianz Stadium
• Bluenergy Stadium

Netherlands

• De Kuip
• Johan Cruijff Arena
• Philips Stadium

Portugal

• Estadio do Dragão
• Estadio José Alvalade
• Estadio do SL Benfica

USA

• BMO Stadium
• Dignity Health Sports Park
• Lumen Field
• Mercedes-Benz Stadium
• Providence Park
• Red Bull Arena (New York)

Canada

• BC Place Stadium

Ukraine

• Donbass Arena

Authorized Leagues

This year, more teams and leagues have been authorized for FC 26, further enhancing the official status of EA FC series. The game has further expanded its content with the addition of licenses for Scottish Premier League and Belgian First Division, as well as new partnerships with top clubs like Bayern Munich. The game has also renewed its licenses for several women's football tournaments and clubs.

More leagues also mean more players will appear in FUT 26. Not only can you use FIFA 26 coins to support your favorite players, but you can also support your own national team and league.

League List

National Leagues

Argentina

• Professional FÚTBOL LIGA

Australia

• Isuzu Ute A-League

Austria

• Bundesliga ADMIRAL

Belgium

• 1A Pro League

China

• Chinese Super League

Denmark

• 3F Super League

England

• Women's Super League
• Premier League
• EFL Championship
• EFL League One
• EFL League Two

France

• Arkema D1
• League 1
• League 2

Germany

• Frauen-Bundesliga
• Bundesliga
• Bundesliga
• LIGA

Italy

• Women's Series A
• Series A
• Series BKT

India

• Hero ISL

South Korea

• K-LEAGUE 1

Mexico

• LIGA MX

Netherlands

• EREDIVISIE

Norway

• ELITESERIEN

Poland

• PKO EKSTRAKLASA

Portugal

• LIGA PORTUGAL

Ireland

• SSE AIRTRICITY PD

Serbia

• Serbian Super League

Saudi Arabia

• MBS PRO LEAGUE

Scotland

• CINCH PREMIERSHIP

Spain

• La Liga F
• La Liga EA Sports
• La Liga Hypermotion

Sweden

• Allsvenskan

Switzerland

• Credit Suisse Super League

Turkey

• Süper Lig

United States

• NWSL
• Major League Soccer

List Of Men's National Teams

Africa (Ghana and Morocco)

Asia (Qatar)

North America (Mexico and the United States of America)

Oceania (no)

South America (Argentina)

• Europe:
• Croatia
• Czechia
• Denmark
• England
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• Hungary
• Iceland
• Italy
• Netherlands
• Northern Ireland
• Norway
• Poland
• Portugal
• Republic of Ireland
• Romania
• Scotland
• Spain
• Sweden
• Ukraine
• Wales

Cup Competitions

• CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores
• CONMEBOL Recopa
• CONMEBOL Sudamericana
• UEFA Champions League
• UEFA Europa Conference League
• UEFA Europa League
• UEFA Super Cup
• UEFA Cup of Nations
• UEFA Euro Championship

In addition to participating in these international competitions, you can also design your own competitions, set the rules, and arrange your teams. The realistic graphics and competitions are guaranteed to keep players hooked.

That's a rough outline of the leagues and stadiums that will be available in FUT 26. With some new leagues joining and some teams like the New Zealand national team withdrawing, FC 26 is definitely getting more playable.