EA FC 26 Fantasy FC Team 2 Leaks Unveil High-Rated Stars
EA FC 26 players are eagerly anticipating the second week of the Fantasy FC promo, with leaks suggesting the inclusion of 92-rated stars from Liverpool and Arsenal. This upcoming content drop promises new player items, squad building challenges, live events, and more, all tied to real-life performances that dictate card upgrades.
Release Date and Availability
Following the pattern of Week 1, Fantasy FC Team 2 is scheduled to launch at 6pm GMT on Friday, February 27. For players in the United States, this translates to 1pm EST or 10am PST. The player items will remain available in packs until 6pm GMT on Friday, March 6, after which a new promo, likely the annual FUT Birthday event, is expected to take over in Ultimate Team.
Leaked Player Items and Ratings
According to leaks from sources like FUT Detective and FIFAUTeam, a diverse roster of players is predicted for Team 2, with notable highlights including:
- CAM: Florian Wirtz (Liverpool) - 92 rated
- ST: Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal) - 92 rated
- CM: Tijjani Reijnders (Manchester City) - 90 rated
- RM: Lauren James (Chelsea) - 91 rated
- RW: Ethan Nwaneri (Marseille) - 91 rated
Other anticipated players span various positions and clubs, such as Waldemar Anton (87 rated), Sepp van den Berg (88 rated), and Clara Mateo (92 rated), ensuring a mix of talents for Ultimate Team enthusiasts.
Fantasy FC Hero Predictions
In addition to the standard Team 2 players, a set of Fantasy FC Hero cards is rumored to be released. Predicted heroes include:
- CB: Rafael Marquez - 92 rated
- RW: Wesley Sneijder - 92 rated
- LW: Harry Kewell - 91 rated
- ST: Celia Sasic - 91 rated
- CAM: Pablo Aimar - 90 rated
These hero cards come with unique upgrade rules, adding an extra layer of strategy for players.
Expected Content and Collaborations
Week 2 will see the continuation of the Fantasy FC Cup and Fantasy FC League tournaments, with entry refreshes allowing more players to complete objectives. EA Sports has also announced a collaboration with Fantasy Premier League, where select players will receive upgrades based on their FPL performances during Matchweek 29, running from March 3 to March 5.
New content includes Ultimate Gauntlet 12, offering themed rewards like Fantasy FC Odsonne Édouard, alongside the usual squad building challenges and objectives featuring players such as Matheus Nunes and Leandro Trossard.
How Fantasy FC Upgrades Work
Fantasy FC player upgrades are determined by their team's real-life domestic performances over the next four league games. Specific criteria yield varying upgrades, with seasonal upgrades awarded at the end of the domestic campaign for league and cup winners.
Hero cards follow slightly different rules, with upgrades based on their assigned club's results. For example, if a club earns six points in four games, the hero card gets a +1 overall rating boost and a role++. Scoring 10 goals in that period grants a 99 face stat in a key attribute. Seasonal rewards include a third PlayStyle+ and additional boosts for league or cup victories.
EA Sports provides detailed information on these mechanics through a dedicated web page, helping players maximize their Ultimate Team strategies.
