The Festival of Football hits a nostalgic high gear in EA FC 26, as the Greats of the Game promo returns to Ultimate Team to celebrate performances from World Cups of years gone by.
EA FC 26 Greats of the Game release date
EA Sports have confirmed that Greats of the Game will arrive in Ultimate Team on Friday, June 19. The promo will go live at 6pm BST (10am PT / 1pm ET). At that time, the second Path to Glory squad will be removed from packs, ending week two of that event.
EA FC 26 Greats of the Game leaks
Reliable insider FUT Sheriff has leaked the full team on X, featuring four 97-rated stars: Andres Iniesta (CM), Zinedine Zidane (CAM), Thierry Henry (ST), and Ronaldo (ST). Ronaldinho (LW) is 96-rated. Leaked Hero cards include Vincent Kompany (94), Wesley Sneijder (96), and Diego Forlan (94).
EA FC 26 Greats of the Game predictions
Expect players like Dennis Bergkamp as SBC or Objective rewards, celebrating his 1994 World Cup display. Other options include Gary Lineker and Emilio Butragueno. New Icons Mario Kempes (Argentina) and Rivellino (Brazil) will debut with 96-rated cards. The loading screen teases Zidane (97 OVR), Franz Beckenbauer (97 OVR), Rivellino (96 OVR), and Kempes (95 OVR). Live upgrades will likely follow previous years: +1 OVR if the nation scores three or more goals, and a second upgrade if the nation wins the tournament.
EA FC 26 Greats of the Game expected content
New SBCs and Objectives will be available, possibly including lower-rated cards like 94-rated Giorgio Chiellini and 95-rated Toni Kroos. The first Star Performer cards will reflect real-life 2026 World Cup stars, such as Lionel Messi, Elijah Just, and Amad Diallo. EA Sports has promised recurring Showdown SBCs, National Pride items, and themed Evolutions.
