FC 26 RUSH
Rush Mode
Integrated in all core modes in EA SPORTS FC 26, the 5v5 Rush experience offers a new way to play and win together. With smaller squads to build, more time on the ball, and new, custom-designed communication tools, Rush keeps you closer to the action.
How To Access FC 26 Rush
- Access the main screen from the game mode you want to play;
- Navigate to [Rush].
Playing Rush
Rush is a variant that can be played in any core mode.
Football Ultimate Team Rush
Rush introduces a fresh way to build and play in Football Ultimate Team. Assemble your dream 5-a-side squad with friends, each controlling their favorite Player Item, and compete for rewards in fast-paced 5v5 matches.
Clubs Rush
Designed for a more social and engaging Clubs experience, Rush lets you remove AI players and compete worldwide alongside your trusted teammates. Every victory earns a Victory Point for your Club and boosts your individual Rush rank, bringing you closer to exciting seasonal rewards.
5v5 Kick-Off Rush
Experience fast-paced, small-sided matches in Kick-Off’s 5v5 Rush mode. Choose your favorite club or nation and battle against AI or friends locally.
Career Mode Rush
Stay connected to your Youth Academy’s progress with new playable 5v5 Rush tournaments throughout the season.
Rush in Ultimate Team
Rush is a 5v5 experience featuring AI-controlled goalkeepers, allowing you to team up with up to three friends or drop in solo and get matched with others. You control your favorite player, and your team’s choices contribute towards earning Rush Points.
Events
Rush events in Ultimate Team challenge players by limiting Player Items based on Rarity, Attributes, or origin. Different events offer varied progression towards weekly Rush Objectives.
Squad Building
Rush in Ultimate Team is a collaborative squad-building mode where you and your teammates select players to maximize Rush Points. You have 90 seconds to choose players based on event requirements. After selection, your team is matched with opponents, ensuring no duplicate players appear on the same team.
Earning Rush Points
Rush Points are essential for completing Weekly Objectives and earning rewards. Players earn points by winning and playing matches, especially with friends, and by completing optional challenges called blocks during squad-building phases. Blocks vary by event and provide extra Rush Points and bonuses for meeting specific requirements, encouraging teamwork and strategy to maximize points.
Rush Objectives
Each week, a Rush Objective Group allows players to earn rewards based on Rush Points collected. Participating in Rush events and completing block requirements boosts Rush Points and unlocks additional weekly (and sometimes extra) objectives for more rewards.
Matchmaking
Players can form teams of up to 4 and will be matched with others to complete the squad. Matchmaking considers individual and team skill levels and is event-specific. If a player leaves, AI takes over their role. The match ends if the entire team leaves. The goal is to build a full 5v5 team, earn Rush Points, and compete for rewards.
How it Works
Team Composition and Goalkeepers
- Teams: 4 user-controlled outfield players and 1 goalkeeper.
- Disconnection: AI takes over.
- Control: Captain can control goalkeeper actions (Y/Triangle, RS/R3).
- Start: Random ball launch from halfway line adds unpredictability.
- Gameplay: Flexible roles; players self-organize and return to last location after stops.
- Clubs Rush: Team up to climb ranks and earn rewards.
- Ultimate Team Rush: Form dream teams, compete in events, earn Rush Points.
- Kick-Off Rush: Choose any team from leagues.
- Manager Career Rush: Develop youth players in 5v5 games.
- When a player pauses the game, teammates can see a Pause icon above them. If that player has the ball, teammates can request a pass, prompting the AI to deliver it.
- Four diverse Quick Chat categories, each featuring four messages for a deeper social experience.
- Pitch Size: 63.7 by 46.6 meters, encourages lateral passing.
- Match Length: 7 minutes, no half-times, extra time and shootouts for ties.
- Offside: Rules apply in the attacking third.
- Cards: Blue cards for serious fouls, 1-minute sidelining.
- Substitutions: Not available, focusing on game flow and short-term stamina only.
- Go to the [Ultimate Team] tab in the Main Menu;
- Select the [Play] tab;
- Select [Rush];
- Select [Play Drop-In] to find teammates or [Play with Friends] to invite friends to a match.
- Go to the [Clubs] tab in the Main Menu;
- Select the [Play] tab;
- Select [Rush];
- Select [Play Rush];
- Once you’re in the lobby, select [Start Search] to get matched with teammates.
As a player, you’ll earn Rush Points based on the match outcome and the strength of your opponent. Accumulating Rush Points will advance your rank and earn you rewards at the end of the season based on the highest rank you achieve.
Every win also grants you a Victory Point, which contributes to your Club’s total. All Clubs are ranked on a global Clubs Rush leaderboard, and your Club’s placement will determine the rewards you receive at the end of the season.
- Go to the [Manager Career] tab in the Main Menu;
- Select the [Academy] tab;
- Select the [Youth Tournament] tile;
- Select [Enter Tournament].
- Go to the [Kick-off] tab in the Main Menu;
- Select the [Rush] tab;
- Select the [Play].
- From the [Play with Friends] tab, select the plus icon;
- This will open the [Friends] tab in the EA connect layer;
- Find the friend you want to invite and select [Send Invite];
- Once you have added your friends, choose Select Event. You don’t need to fully fill your team. When you choose [Select Event], any vacant slots will be filled.
- In Clubs, select the [Play] tab, then [Rush];
- Open the EA connect menu by pressing R2/RT/Tab;
- This will open the [Friends] tab in EA connect.;
- Find the friend you want to invite and press [Send Invite].
The mode also features enhanced visuals and UI, including a dynamic camera that keeps both the player and ball in view, the option to select Derek Rae as commentator, and updated post-match and celebration presentations for a more polished experience.