EA Sports FC 26 Reviews
EA Sports FC 26 still delivers the best football sim around - partly because there’s no real competition. EA uses that gap to squeeze players’ wallets even more, while the new authentic style shows promise but feels too close to the usual competitive mode.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
We can grumble about microtransactions, the randomness of soccer packs, and criticize the emphasis on spending real money, but if you want to play a truly great football game, there’s really only one choice: the EA Sports FC series. The game is constantly being developed and improved, and you can feel it.
Review in Polish | Read full review
EA Sports FC 26 does not seek to revolutionize the franchise, but rather to listen to players' feedback in order to make specific adjustments. In certain respects, there has been a shift in a positive direction, resulting in a game that is better than its predecessor. However, not all of the changes are truly impactful, demonstrating that there is still much to be adjusted, especially in the game's foundation.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
EA SPORTS FC 26 comes recommended because, although it's not revolutionary, it confirms that the series is back on track. This is a solid, fun, and varied installment. It won't completely change the way we play digital soccer, but it offers enough reasons to hook any soccer lover, as the overall experience feels richer and more balanced than in previous installments.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
It feels a bit tiring to give the same summary every year, but it’s true: despite its shortcomings, EA Sports FC 26 is once again the best football game on the market. That said, there still isn’t much real competition. Aside from Konami’s wonky eFootball (formerly known as Pro Evolution Soccer), there are only a few smaller titles, such as the 5-on-5 game Rematch and the excellent, emotional, story-driven football tale Despelote. However, in terms of style, these play in a completely different league compared to EA Sports FC.
Review in Finnish | Read full review
FC 26 introduces many minor changes that are meant to matter to everyone, but will likely satisfy no one in the end. It’s still a game that plays it safe, delivering explosive football that—despite its traditional flaws—manages to be fun.
Review in Unknown | Read full review
Before this review ends, I just want to showcase the amount of work that went into Accessibility. High Contrast mode allows players to customise the colour of the pitch to grey. It also gives options for teams, balls, and referees to be transformed into bold hues, making it easier for visually impaired players to differentiate teammates from opponents. This is the first competitive multiplayer PvP game to offer such a feature. Players can also disable shadows for teams and the stadiums, improving visibility and clarity. EAFC 26 is a well-rounded evolution rather than a revolution. However, bolder change will not occur until the old generation versions are retired. Meanwhile, Authentic Mode brings a more tactical approach, thereby offering fans a deeper, more immersive simulation. In addition, Pro Clubs and goalkeepers see major improvements. Although issues such as Ultimate Team monetisation and repeated trophy designs persist, they are minor blemishes on an otherwise polished experience. Overall, it is a solid, enjoyable entry that will appeal to both newcomers and long-time fans. It not only delivers refined gameplay, but also improvements across each mode, along with accessibility features that set a new standard. For players seeking a tactical, responsive, and visually stunning football experience, EA Sports FC 26 fully deserves the Thumb Culture Gold Award.
EA Sports FC 26 is finally the football game we’ve been asking for over the past decade, the culmination of years of updates and improvements.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
EA Sports FC 26 balances refinement and familiarity, delivering its most enjoyable matches in years — but its cluttered menus and monetisation still drag down the momentum.
Still, it is a very objective game and clear in what it will deliver, being a good sports experience on the Switch 2, doing well in the aspects that really matter to the majority of the public, therefore, the best choice for anyone who wants to play a game about Brazil's most beloved sport with modern squads on a modern Nintendo platform. This all shows that, if EA invested more time and care in certain aspects of the titles, soccer would be much better represented in the world of video games.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
By the final whistle, FC 26 stands as the most complete and confident entry of the new EA Sports FC era. It may not be revolutionary, but it’s the most balanced and satisfying football simulation EA has released in years. The divide between Authentic and Competitive play is a masterstroke, the AI and physics feel genuinely refined, and the quality-of-life improvements finally make Ultimate Team and Clubs worth investing in again.
EA Sports FC 26 brings noticeable changes to players who have criticized its lack of changes year after year, and it feels like a turning point for the franchise in terms of gameplay. It's interesting that it's tweaking its formula to satisfy its wide audience, and while it's too early to see if it will work in the long term, it at least tries something different and shows that it's listened to the community. The game breathes the DNA of soccer, but it bothers us that Latin America—one of the most soccer-loving regions—feels more and more left behind each year.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
With EA Sports FC 26, Nintendo players finally get a modern, competitive version of the world’s game. Some compromises remain, but it’s comfortably the best the series has ever been on a Nintendo console.
Gameplay is at the heart of FC 26. After years, several fundamental improvements requested by the community have been introduced. The community has been listened to and fully satisfied in this instalment, which confirms itself as one of the most ambitious in the series since before FC.
Review in Italian | Read full review
EA Sports FC 26 takes a giant step forward with the introduction of Authentic Mode, but it still has the same old problems. Lots of paid features and bugs. It's great for fans because it's the best soccer game, but not the only one.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
EA Sports FC 26 is undoubtedly the best football edition in recent years. The developers at EA Sports have listened to the feedback from the gaming community and have taken this year’s installment up a notch. However, it still isn’t perfect, and there is significant room for improvement.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
EA Sports FC 26 introduced a significant refresh to its gameplay compared to previous installments, offering smoother and more realistic on-pitch action, along with a diverse range of content that combines both single-player and multiplayer modes. Altogether, these elements have made the experience more enjoyable and immersive for football fans.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
EA Sports FC 26 feels better to play than ever before. The new Authentic and Competitive choices allow players to set the tone for how they want to play, and the improved AI is noticeable during matches. FC 26 is the beautiful game we all love.
With a solid and fun foundation that appeals to both casual players and veterans, EA Sports FC 26 is without a doubt the best “FC” at launch so far.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
FC 26 is not the revolution we expected; it is certainly a well-thought-out evolution, but much more could have been done. The gameplay, with its two distinct presets, allows players to choose their own experience (depending on whether they prefer online or offline). But let's not kid ourselves - FC is mainly purchased for its online modes - especially Ultimate Team (which remains the beating heart of the production); a mode (along with Club mode) that has been enriched with new events and challenges (and a Season Pass that is even more central and “premium” to the experience) that amplify the experience in terms of longevity but have lost a little in terms of gameplay. Reducing the CPU so much has led to greater control by the player (and the so-called skill-based experience), which is definitely more challenging than in the past; but on the other hand, we continue to see problematic gameplay mechanics: missed tackles, random rebounds, poorly positioned defenders, and the distinct feeling that it is still the game that decides who wins and who loses. The invasive presence of microtransactions and some missing licenses also weigh on the experience. Even the Career mode remains faithful to the past without any major revolutions. As long as these issues remain, the series will never take the decisive step forward that we have been hoping for for years. That said, on the technical front, the graphics on PlayStation 5 are top-notch, with smooth animations and an immersive atmosphere that recreates the atmosphere of a real stadium.
Review in Italian | Read full review