EA SPORTS FC 26 overhauls gameplay with two new presets—Authentic for the truest football feel in Career and Competitive for responsive, consistent play in Ultimate Team and Clubs—while introducing Tournaments, themed Live Events, Bounties, refreshed Rivals/Champs and a new lower-division Challengers weekend league. Manager Career gains dynamic evolving tactics, unexpected events, multi-season Live Challenges and ICON/Hero rewards; player progression adds Archetypes with unique perks, and Clubs gets Rush knockout tournaments tied to seasonal campaigns, all backed by unrivalled authenticity across 700+ teams and every major league and competition.