EA Sports FC 26 Reviews
This year's edition delivers more than EA FC 25 ever did-or at least, more than it should have. The game impresses with offensive flair, smarter goalkeepers, new playstyles and tactics, and a cleaner UI. The price is high, and defensive issues are still glaring, but overall, it's enjoyable in its current state.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
FC 26 shakes off its laziness and pumps some blood into the veins of virtual soccer, putting gameplay back in the spotlight: more credible, more human, with enough heart to move PES nostalgics. The archetypes finally give the players soul, and the career modes regain depth. Of course, it's not all gold: there are flaws, licenses are lacking, cutscenes remain stiff, and there are many microtransactions. FC 26 doesn't revolutionize, but it respects those who play it. It's a step forward, not a quantum leap, and in today's digital soccer world, that's already a lot.
Review in Italian | Read full review
It promised and has delivered, at least to a certain extent, and has managed to sneak its way into becoming our favorite soccer game of recent seasons. If you play every year, you'll notice the differences, with special mention going to its two different gameplay options.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Unless you are a huge fan of football games, I have to say that this is not a game worth its extremely high price tag. Electronic Arts continues to benefit from being the only developer producing a major high-budget football title on the market, but hopefully next year the company will pay closer attention to real players’ feedback and deliver a more polished and advanced experience.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
After the EA SPORTS FC 25 installment, which is considered the least successful entry, EA SPORTS FC 26 was released to us with excellent additions and the improvements requested by the audience, to be a distinctive experience for fans of the series and football fans in general. The gameplay became smoother and more responsive with the addition of play options that suit competitive and individual modes, and improvements to skill moves, jostling, goalkeeping, and player AI made their positioning more accurate and logical. However, it faced minor issues in entering matches and making some game content—such as boost features and cosmetic elements for the other modes—restricted to the ULTIMATE TEAM season.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
While FC 26 may not offer revolutionary innovations, its gameplay tweaks, new modes, improvements to goalkeepers, and most notably Turkish commentary support breathe new life into the series. It successfully delivers an enjoyable and well-balanced experience for anyone that loves soccer.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
Despite improved gameplay and numerous feedback-inspired enhancements, EA Sports FC 26 is, in my opinion, the biggest flop in years. The improved gameplay is only noticeable in Authentic Gameplay, which you can only use in offline game modes or during online friendly matches. Competitive Gameplay is a joke and makes Ultimate Team the worst version ever. Never before has a soccer game felt so much like an arcade game where realism is nowhere to be found. The biggest disappointment for me is the false promise of a revamped career mode. The Live Manager career mode is simply the Original career mode hidden behind a tab with objectives and conditions. After Call of Duty, EA Sports FC is the next franchise I’m leaving behind for good. After all, its heyday is long gone.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Football fans will enjoy EA Sports FC 26, especially if upgrading from an older edition like FIFA 22 or FC 24. However, if you’re looking for a truly revolutionary experience or are tired of the paid microtransactions, it might be better to wait for discounts or skip this release entirely.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
FC 26's Career Mode is so improved it justifies the price tag for offline players. For everyone else, it's a great game hindered by its controversial business model.
Review in Persian | Read full review
EA FC 26 feels like a fresh start for the series this generation. After years of disappointments—especially last year’s disaster—EA is finally listening to players, introducing meaningful gameplay improvements, and adding new features to almost every mode. Still, it continues to suffer from menu and server issues, and its main mode remains dependent on a pay-to-win system.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
EA Sports FC 26 brings an exceptionally refined soccer simulation to the series, which it further divides into competitive and authentic modes, thereby clearly separating offline play from multiplayer. However, it buries its qualities under a dozen confusing menus, repetitive animations, and aggressive monetization. FC 26 tries so hard to be for everyone that it may actually be for no one. And that's the worst thing that can happen to a brand. However, fans of previous editions will be happy to continue with this year's edition.
Review in Czech | Read full review
It’s hard to call FC 26 the major step forward it was hyped to be — a few things are improved, but others were inexplicably made worse.
Review in Unknown | Read full review
EA Sports is not inclined to take risks, but at least this year, EA Sports FC 26 is the first year we are seeing some willingness to make substantial changes
Review in Greek | Read full review
FC 26 is definitely the gold standard for a football game. There is good competition in the market, but no one is really as good as this. FC 26 is more of a culture with the wide variety of options to play football, but it is now slowly becoming a product of greedy, limited live service that may just end up being the point of no return for the franchise. But for now, the fun dominates, and you will love the work and quality FC 26 offers.
EAFC 26 is still the leading football simulation game in the world, and it's not even close. It's a shame there is no real competition to keep them on their toes. They are keeping with the 'if it's not broke, don't fix it' mantra and appeasing their biggest money maker by putting a large amount of focus on the Ultimate Team game mode. They have made just enough graphical and gameplay changes so it can be considered a new game, but barely.
Leagues ahead of last years iteration, FC 26 puts the power in the hands on the players and says 'just go have fun with it'. The difference is startling, and it's credit to EA Sports that they took as much as they did back to the drawing board to deliver an experience worthy of the Champions League. The additional monetisation is not welcome, though. And we can only hope that what's been added in that regard is rejected by the audience and removed for next year.
EA FC 26 is a good vintage, without being a masterpiece. It's an edition that exudes stability and a willingness to listen. The additions are intelligent, the gameplay is more nuanced, and the return to a more realistic pace makes offline games more interesting again. The animations have improved, Career mode is slowly getting better, and Ultimate Team mode, despite its flaws, remains addictive. For its part, the Switch 2 version confirms that EA finally seems to be taking the portability of its franchise seriously. Overall, longtime players will probably feel that there aren't enough new features. This is more of a transitional installment than a revolution.
Review in French | Read full review
FC 26 feels familiar from the start, plays smoothly and looks just a bit sleeker. The choice between arcade and realism is the most striking addition, with enough potential for further growth. The gameplay is direct and recognizable, with small adjustments that work well. The modes are also extensive and logically structured. No big surprises, but a neat update with fresh accents. Ideal for new players, a solid and recognizable sequel for experienced players.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
EA Sports FC 26 is a complete and engaging title that significantly improves upon its predecessor. Thanks to new features such as Manager Live, Archetypes, Challenges, Tournaments, and a more accurate database, the game offers a deep and satisfying football simulation. The Xbox Series X controller provides precise and responsive control, while the commentary by Pardo and Adani enhances the immersion. Despite some issues related to monetization and the lack of official names for certain clubs, FC 26 remains one of the most complete and realistic football experiences available, capable of satisfying both hardcore simulation fans and those seeking fast-paced, spectacular matches.
Review in Italian | Read full review
When it comes down to it, I’m new to this franchise, but I would recommend EA Sports FC 26 to any new players interested in diving into the football world and long-time fans alike. Ultimately, it does a great job of letting you live out a fantasy, and most importantly, it’s fun where it matters — on the pitch.