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.