EA FC 26: What the Community Wants from the New Game

With EA FC 26 about to drop, the excitement’s kicking off – and gamers are expecting way more than fresh squads. People really want a game that feels fair, grounded in realism, and brimming with meaningful content.

The wishlist keeps growing: a more immersive Career Mode, gameplay that flows naturally, and an Ultimate Team that doesn’t feel built around draining your wallet. At the same time, players want more control over their in-game spending. More and more are switching to digital game cards, purchasable securely and instantly through Recharge – no need to share your credit card or sign up.

More Women’s Teams and Players in FC 26

Women’s football has earned its spot in the EA FC  series, and FC 26 will carry that momentum forward. Expect to see the return of top women’s national sides and clubs from leagues such as:

• The Barclays Women’s Super League (WSL)
• The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) in the US
• Division 1 Féminine in France

Women’s Ultimate Team will remain a fixture, with the community pushing for an even bigger role for female players across more modes. It all began in FIFA 16 with the debut of 12 women’s national teams, and since then EA’s been adding authentic animations, ratings, and unique playstyles to mirror the women’s game properly.

Spotlight on Goalkeepers: Women Holding Their Ground

Women goalkeepers are finally getting fair representation. In FC 25, Mary Earps (England) and Christiane Endler (Chile) topped the charts. While we’re still waiting on official ratings for FC 26, you can bet they’ll be top of the class.

Players love the authentic movement and positioning of female keepers – and they’re hoping for further enhancements. Female stars on the international stage, like the Matildas’ own Mackenzie Arnold, are making players tune in closely to goalkeeper portrayal in-game.

Representation in Other Sports Games: Women Breaking Barriers

It’s not just football that’s becoming more inclusive. Women are also carving out space in other sports games, even where they’ve historically been excluded. Look at American football: while no woman has played in a regular NFL season yet, several have made it to training camps and pre-season matches.

Full leagues are also gaining traction, like the:

• Women’s Football Alliance (WFA)
• X League

And flag football – a non-contact version of the sport – is taking off in schools and universities across the US, and  in Australia too. Young women are getting involved early, and occasionally elite players have featured on men’s college teams – often as kickers.

Frequently Asked Questions from the Community

With release day nearing, here are the most common questions from players:

Will women’s teams be in FC 25 and FC 26?
Absolutely. Both titles include national and club teams from top women’s leagues.

Is Madden NFL 25 returning in 2025?
No official word yet. The last Madden NFL 25 dropped way back in 2013.

Was Alejandro Garnacho in FIFA 23?
Yep – Garnacho was a rising star in Ultimate Team and available for Manchester United in Career Mode.

What the Community Really Wants from EA FC 26

From Reddit threads to Discord chats, the message is crystal clear: no more superficial updates. Here’s what the gaming community wants sorted once and for all:

1. A Career Mode with Real Substance

Career Mode still feels undercooked. Players want authentic transfers, including release clauses, club finances, and rival interest. There’s also strong demand for control over backroom staff — from scouts to fitness coaches.

Club-building should feel strategic and long-term — investing in youth setups, managing board expectations, and shaping a team identity over multiple seasons. Player development must be based on training, match performance, and tactical play, not hidden sliders. With branching storylines and player arcs, Career Mode could finally live up to the hype.

2. Smoother, More Realistic Gameplay

If EA FC 26 wants to possess that next-gen feel, the gameplay must be tight, responsive, and believable. Gamers are asking for sharper reaction times, smarter off-the-ball movement, and better ball physics — whether it’s a thunderous volley or a misplaced pass.

Common gripes — clumsy AI, dodgy referee calls, and input lag — need ironing out. Gamers want a football sim that rewards tactical skill and precision — not lucky rebounds or exploitative glitches. In competitive online matches especially, the experience should be fair and frustration-free.

3. A Fairer Ultimate Team Experience

Ultimate Team might be EA’s main revenue earner, but it’s also where trust is slipping. The sentiment? It rewards spenders more than skilful players. Players are calling for a rewards system that reflects real gameplay effort, not just card pack purchases.

Transparency is huge — players want clear odds and full disclosure before spending coins or cash. Balance between paid and earned content is vital. Without it, trust in the mode declines, especially among younger players and parents monitoring their kids’ spending.

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It’s not just gameplay — how you pay matters too. Players want safe, easy payment methods without linking debit cards or sharing personal information online.

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EA Must Keep Listening to the Players

If EA Sports FC wants to stay relevant, it has to keep listening to the community. Gamers aren’t looking for flash over substance — they want depth, fairness, and a game that doesn’t feel solely focused on profit.

With the right tweaks to Career Mode, gameplay that genuinely feels next-level, a fairer Ultimate Team, and payment options that respect player privacy, EA FC 26 has a big chance to stand out — for all the right reasons.