FC 26 CO-OP

Co-Op is a feature introduced in FIFA 21 that allows you to join forces with a friend online. You can compete together in Division Rivals against other solo players or duos, face off against the AI in Squad Battles, or enjoy Friendlies House Rules and Public Co-Op matches against other players.

Invitations are made through the EA Social widget. First, you need to add your friend to your list, and then you need to send an invite.

The player who creates the lobby assumes the role of Captain, giving them control over squad selection and the game mode for the match. In the lobby, both players can view the Captain’s highest-rated players from their active squad. Once both players are ready, the Captain can start the game in the chosen mode.

CO-Op is available for both generations, but you won’t be able to play across console generations or cross-play in Football Club 26.

No, Co-Op does not support crossplay, even if the game mode itself does. You and your friend must play online together on the same console. For example, you cannot be on a Xbox One while they are on a Series X|S.

On the pre-match screen, you can see the connection bars of both connections (you and your friend).

Using the FC Trainer during a Co-Op match displays the inputs for both players in real-time. This feature helps players anticipate their partner’s actions, improving coordination and teamwork. It provides visual cues that assist in setting up strategic plays without relying solely on voice communication.

FC 26 does not have support for game invites from Co-Op sessions, not even on Friendlies. In other words, you cannot play against other friends picked by you. You will always face random opponents.

Yes. A toggle lets you choose between a mix of solo players and Co-Op groups in your matches or just vs. solo players.

Playing online cooperatively with friends is only possible in Squad Battles, Rivals, and Friendlies. You cannot play CO-Op on Champions or Draft.

In Friendlies, you can team up and use in-game matchmaking to find opponents for any of the standard Friendlies modes. Matches will follow the selected ruleset, and rewards will be the same as playing Friendlies individually. This is a great opportunity to experiment with different player combinations and teams or improve your teamwork skills in a relaxed, risk-free environment.

Classic, Mystery Ball, Swaps, King of the hill, Max Chemistry, Headers & Volleys, Survival, Long Range, No Rules, and Co-op Public Matchmaking.

Co-Op Public Matchmaking is a Co-Op mode within Friendlies, designed to provide a relaxed drop-in experience in FC Ultimate Team, allowing you to play with a new partner against other Co-op opponents.

In Online Friendlies, you’ll find this new game mode. You’ll be directed to a team selection screen that features a list of pre-made Squads. Instead of using your own UT squad in Public Matchmaking, you’ll access unique Squads that are regularly rotated.

This setup avoids conflicts where both Co-op partners want to use their own Squad. It also gives you the chance to try out some of the top players in UT. Additionally, the Squads will include recently released Player Items, ensuring balanced teams.

For Rivals specifically, matchmaking will be done using the divisions of the duo. In Public Co-Op, you will play against players who picked the same preferred squad.

When selecting a Squad, the system begins a search for a partner, using your chosen Squad as your preferred option for the match. If no partner is found who wants to use the same Squad, the search expands to include partners using any available Squad.

If all possible Squads are considered, the Squad choice becomes randomized when the search for a partner broadens. As a result, there’s a chance you’ll play with a different Squad if the partner search is extended. Once a partner is found, the system pairs you with another Co-op duo, each using pre-made Squads for the match.

If a suitable match can’t be found, the search will extend to players participating in Co-Op Friendlies and, if needed, will expand further to include an Online Friendly Classic Match, where you’ll play in a 2v1 setup.

In Squad Battles and Rivals, each participant earns coins based on the match result, calculated using the regular in-game system. In Co-Op Friendlies, rewards are the same as playing Friendlies solo.