FC 26 CONTROLS

You need to know the FC 26 controls in order to play this game.
FC 26 Controls

Controls List


To play effectively, you need to familiarize yourself with the controls. This page offers a comprehensive guide to FC 26 controls on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S,Nintendo Switch, and PC (both gamepad and keyboard). With an extensive list of commands, mastering the basics is key before advancing further.

Please note that the FC 26 controls listed here follow the Classic configuration. If you change your preset, your controls will adjust accordingly.

Legend


In the following list, some controls are highlighted with different colors for various actions:

00 | Hold
00 | Press
00 | Press and Hold
00 | Tap
00 | Release
Coming soon…

Simplified Controls


If you are an inexperienced player, you should study the most basic controls and gradually add new ones.
Ground Pass / Header
Lob Pass / Cross / Header
Through Pass
Shoot / Volley / Header
Driven Ground Pass R1 +
Finesse Shot R1 +
Lobbed Through Pass L1 +
Change Player L1
Protect Ball L2
Shield / Jockey L2 + DIR
Sprint R2 + DIR
Ground Pass / Header
Lob Pass / Cross / Header
Through Pass
Shoot / Volley / Header
Driven Ground Pass RB +
Finesse Shot RB +
Lobbed Through Pass LB +
Change Player LB
Protect Ball LT
Shield / Jockey LT + DIR
Sprint RT + DIR
Ground Pass / Header Right Mouse Button
Lob Pass / Cross / Header S
Through Pass A
Shoot / Volley / Header Left Mouse Button
Driven Ground Pass D + Right Mouse Button
Finesse Shot D + Left Mouse Button
Lobbed Through Pass LSHIFT + A
Change Player LSHIFT
Protect Ball W
Shield / Jockey W + DIR
Sprint LCTRL + DIR
Ground Pass / Header Right Mouse Button
Lob Pass / Cross / Header S
Through Pass A
Shoot / Volley / Header Left Mouse Button
Driven Ground Pass D + Right Mouse Button
Finesse Shot D + Left Mouse Button
Lobbed Through Pass LSHIFT + A
Change Player LSHIFT
Protect Ball W
Shield / Jockey W + DIR
Sprint LCTRL + DIR
Ground Pass / Header Right Mouse Button
Lob Pass / Cross / Header S
Through Pass A
Shoot / Volley / Header Left Mouse Button
Driven Ground Pass D + Right Mouse Button
Finesse Shot D + Left Mouse Button
Lobbed Through Pass LSHIFT + A
Change Player LSHIFT
Protect Ball W
Shield / Jockey W + DIR
Sprint LCTRL + DIR
Ground Pass / Header B
Lob Pass / Cross / Header Y
Through Pass X
Shoot / Volley / Header A
Driven Ground Pass R + B
Finesse Shot R + A
Lobbed Through Pass L + X
Change Player L
Protect Ball ZL
Shield / Jockey ZL + DIR
Sprint ZR + DIR

Movement


These are the most important FC 26 controls. They let you get around the pitch with the ball at your feet. L2 / LT is often one of the most under-used controls, and it can give you a real advantage when jostling for the ball or position.
Move Player Left Stick + DIR
Sprint R2 + DIR
Shield L2 + DIR
Jockey L2 + DIR
First Touch R2 + Right Stick + DIR
Knock-On R2 + Right Stick + DIR
Controlled First Touch R1 + Right Stick or Right Stick + DIR
Effort Touch R1 + Right Stick or Right Stick + DIR
Stop and Face Goal Left Stick + L1
Release
Strafe Dribble L1 + Left Stick
Agile Dribble L2 + R2
Controlled Sprint R1
Stop Ball Left Stick + No DIR + R2
Jostle
While ball is in the air		 L2
Skill Moves Right Stick
Move Player Left Stick + DIR
Sprint RT + DIR
Shield LT + DIR
Jockey LT + DIR
First Touch RT + Right Stick + DIR
Knock-On RT + Right Stick + DIR
Controlled First Touch RB + Right Stick or Right Stick + DIR
Effort Touch RB + Right Stick or Right Stick + DIR
Stop and Face Goal Left Stick + LB
Release
Strafe Dribble LB + Left Stick
Agile Dribble LT + RT
Controlled Sprint RB
Stop Ball Left Stick + No DIR + RT
Jostle
While ball is in the air		 LT
Skill Moves Right Stick
Move Player Mouse Movement
Sprint LCTRL + DIR
Shield W + DIR
Jockey W + DIR
First Touch LCTRL + Mouse Movement + DIR
Knock-On LCTRL + Mouse Movement + DIR
Controlled First Touch LCTRL + Mouse Movement or Mouse Movement + DIR
Effort Touch LCTRL + Mouse Movement or Mouse Movement + DIR
Stop and Face Goal LSHIFT + No DIR
Strafe Dribble LSHIFT + No DIR
Agile Dribble LCTRL + W
Controlled Sprint D
Stop Ball LCTRL + No DIR
Jostle
While ball is in the air		 W
Skill Moves Middle Mouse Button + DIR
Move Player Mouse Movement
Sprint LCTRL + DIR
Shield W + DIR
Jockey W + DIR
First Touch LCTRL + Mouse Movement + DIR
Knock-On LCTRL + Mouse Movement + DIR
Controlled First Touch LCTRL + Mouse Movement or Mouse Movement + DIR
Effort Touch LCTRL + Mouse Movement or Mouse Movement + DIR
Stop and Face Goal LSHIFT + No DIR
Strafe Dribble LSHIFT + No DIR
Agile Dribble LCTRL + W
Controlled Sprint D
Stop Ball LCTRL + No DIR
Jostle
While ball is in the air		 W
Skill Moves Middle Mouse Button + DIR
Move Player Mouse Movement
Sprint LCTRL + DIR
Shield W + DIR
Jockey W + DIR
First Touch LCTRL + Mouse Movement + DIR
Knock-On LCTRL + Mouse Movement + DIR
Controlled First Touch LCTRL + Mouse Movement or Mouse Movement + DIR
Effort Touch LCTRL + Mouse Movement or Mouse Movement + DIR
Stop and Face Goal LSHIFT + No DIR
Strafe Dribble LSHIFT + No DIR
Agile Dribble LCTRL + W
Controlled Sprint D
Stop Ball LCTRL + No DIR
Jostle
While ball is in the air		 W
Skill Moves Middle Mouse Button + DIR
Move Player LS
Sprint ZR + DIR
Shield ZL + DIR
Jockey ZL + DIR

Attacking


Getting to grips with the attacking controls can give you an edge in finding that final pass. However, you need to master the first twelve to be well-successful.
Ground Pass / Header
Lob Pass / Cross / Header
Through Pass
Shoot / Volley / Header
Time Your Shot +
Chip Shot L1 +
Finesse Shot R1 +
Power Shot L1 + R1 +
Fake Shot , + DIR
Fake Pass , + DIR
Fake Shot to Shot or , , Left Stick + no DIR
Driven Through Pass L1 + R1 +
Rewind and Try Again
Only Kick Off Mode		 L2 + R2 + SEL
Protect Ball L2
Driven Ground Pass R1 +
Lofted Ground Pass +
Lofted Through Pass +
Lobbed Through Pass L1 +
Driven Lob Pass / Cross L1 + R1 +
High Lob / Cross L1 +
Ground Pass +
Driven Ground Cross L1 + R1 + +
Trigger Run L1
Call for Support R1
Double Teammate Support R1 + R1
Dummy a Pass Left Stick + R1
Release
Flair Pass / Outside the Foot L2 +
Flair Shot L2 +
Flair Lob / Cross L2 +
Flair Through Pass L2 +
Let Ball Run R1 + Left Stick
Away from Ball
Flick Up for Volley R3
Disguised First Touch L1 + R1 + Left Stick
Towards Ball
Pass and Go L1 +
Pass and Move or or + Right Stick + DIR
Directional Runs L1 or R1 + Right Stick
Flick in any Direction
Player Lock Left Stick + Right Stick
Switching
Player Lock 		Right Stick
Flick in any Direction
Hard Super Cancel L1 + R1 + L2 + R2
Cancel Foul Advantage L2 + R2
Shield Step In / Push Back L2
Precision Pass R1 +
Precision Swerve Ground Pass L2 + R1 +
Precision Lob Pass R1 +
Ground Pass / Header
Lob Pass / Cross / Header
Through Pass
Shoot / Volley / Header
Time Your Shot +
Chip Shot LB +
Finesse Shot RB +
Power Shot LB + RB +
Fake Shot , + DIR
Fake Pass , + DIR
Fake Shot to Shot or , , Left Stick + no DIR
Driven Through Pass LB + RB +
Rewind and Try Again
Only Kick Off Mode		 LT + RT + SEL
Protect Ball LT
Driven Ground Pass RB +
Lofted Ground Pass +
Lofted Through Pass +
Lobbed Through Pass LB +
Driven Lob Pass / Cross LB + RB +
High Lob / Cross LB +
Ground Pass +
Driven Ground Cross LB + RB + +
Trigger Run LB
Call for Support RB
Double Teammate Support RB + RB
Dummy a Pass Left Stick + RB
Release
Flair Pass / Outside the Foot LT +
Flair Shot LT +
Flair Lob / Cross LT +
Flair Through Pass LT +
Let Ball Run RB + Left Stick
Away from Ball
Flick Up for Volley RS
Disguised First Touch LB + RB + Left Stick
Towards Ball
Pass and Go LB +
Pass and Move or or + Right Stick + DIR
Directional Runs LB or RB + Right Stick
Flick in any Direction
Player Lock Left Stick + Right Stick
Switching (Player Lock) Right Stick
Flick in any Direction
Hard Super Cancel LB + RB + LT + RT
Cancel Foul Advantage LT + RT
Shield Step In / Push Back LT
Precision Pass RB +
Precision Swerve Ground Pass LT + RB +
Precision Lob Pass RB +
Ground Pass / Header Right Mouse Button
Lob Pass / Cross / Header S
Through Pass A
Shoot / Volley / Header Left Mouse Button
Time Your Shot Left Mouse Button + Left Mouse Button
Chip Shot LSHIFT + Left Mouse Button
Finesse Shot D + Left Mouse Button
Power Shot LSHIFT + D + Left Mouse Button
Fake Shot Left Mouse Button, Right Mouse Button + DIR
Fake Pass S, Right Mouse Button + DIR
Fake Shot to Shot S or Left Mouse Button, Right Mouse Button, no DIR
Driven Through Pass LSHIFT + D + A
Rewind and Try Again
Only Kick Off Mode		 W + LCTRL
Protect Ball W
Driven Ground Pass D + Right Mouse Button
Lofted Ground Pass Right Mouse Button + Right Mouse Button
Lofted Through Pass A + A
Lobbed Through Pass LSHIFT + A
Driven Lob Pass / Driven Cross LSHIFT + D + S
High Lob / High Cross LSHIFT + S
Ground Pass S + S
Driven Ground Cross D + S + S
Trigger Run LSHIFT
Call for Support D
Double Teammate Support D + D
Dummy a Pass D + No DIR
Flair Pass / Outside the Foot W + Right Mouse Button
Flair Shot W< + Left Mouse Button
Flair Lob / Cross W + S
Flair Through Pass W + A
Teammate Run R + Mouse Movement
Let Ball Run D + Mouse Movement
Flick Up for Volley T
Pass and Go LSHIFT + Right Mouse Button
Pass and Move Right Mouse Button or S or A + Mouse Movement
Directional Runs LSHIFT + Mouse Movement
Player Lock T + Mouse Movement
Switching (Player Lock) Mouse Movement
Cancel Foul Advantage W + E
Shield Step In / Push Back W
Precision Pass D + A
Precision Swerve Ground Pass W + D + A
Precision Lob Pass D + S
Ground Pass / Header Right Mouse Button
Lob Pass / Cross / Header S
Through Pass A
Shoot / Volley / Header Left Mouse Button
Time Your Shot Left Mouse Button + Left Mouse Button
Chip Shot LSHIFT + Left Mouse Button
Finesse Shot D + Left Mouse Button
Power Shot LSHIFT + D + Left Mouse Button
Fake Shot Left Mouse Button, Right Mouse Button + DIR
Fake Pass S, Right Mouse Button + DIR
Fake Shot to Shot S or Left Mouse Button, Right Mouse Button, no DIR
Driven Through Pass LSHIFT + D + A
Rewind and Try Again
Only Kick Off Mode		 W + LCTRL
Protect Ball W
Driven Ground Pass D + Right Mouse Button
Lofted Ground Pass Right Mouse Button + Right Mouse Button
Lofted Through Pass A + A
Lobbed Through Pass LSHIFT + A
Driven Lob Pass / Driven Cross LSHIFT + D + S
High Lob / High Cross LSHIFT + S
Ground Pass S + S
Driven Ground Cross D + S + S
Trigger Run LSHIFT
Call for Support D
Double Teammate Support D + D
Dummy a Pass D + No DIR
Flair Pass / Outside the Foot W + Right Mouse Button
Flair Shot W< + Left Mouse Button
Flair Lob / Cross W + S
Flair Through Pass W + A
Teammate Run R + Mouse Movement
Let Ball Run D + Mouse Movement
Flick Up for Volley T
Pass and Go LSHIFT + Right Mouse Button
Pass and Move Right Mouse Button or S or A + Mouse Movement
Directional Runs LSHIFT + Mouse Movement
Player Lock T + Mouse Movement
Switching (Player Lock) Mouse Movement
Cancel Foul Advantage W + E
Shield Step In / Push Back W
Precision Pass D + A
Precision Swerve Ground Pass W + D + A
Precision Lob Pass D + S
Ground Pass / Header Right Mouse Button
Lob Pass / Cross / Header S
Through Pass A
Shoot / Volley / Header Left Mouse Button
Time Your Shot Left Mouse Button + Left Mouse Button
Chip Shot LSHIFT + Left Mouse Button
Finesse Shot D + Left Mouse Button
Power Shot LSHIFT + D + Left Mouse Button
Fake Shot Left Mouse Button, Right Mouse Button + DIR
Fake Pass S, Right Mouse Button + DIR
Fake Shot to Shot S or Left Mouse Button, Right Mouse Button, no DIR
Driven Through Pass LSHIFT + D + A
Rewind and Try Again
Only Kick Off Mode		 W + LCTRL
Protect Ball W
Driven Ground Pass D + Right Mouse Button
Lofted Ground Pass Right Mouse Button + Right Mouse Button
Lofted Through Pass A + A
Lobbed Through Pass LSHIFT + A
Driven Lob Pass / Driven Cross LSHIFT + D + S
High Lob / High Cross LSHIFT + S
Ground Pass S + S
Driven Ground Cross D + S + S
Trigger Run LSHIFT
Call for Support D
Double Teammate Support D + D
Dummy a Pass D + No DIR
Flair Pass / Outside the Foot W + Right Mouse Button
Flair Shot W< + Left Mouse Button
Flair Lob / Cross W + S
Flair Through Pass W + A
Teammate Run R + Mouse Movement
Let Ball Run D + Mouse Movement
Flick Up for Volley T
Pass and Go LSHIFT + Right Mouse Button
Pass and Move Right Mouse Button or S or A + Mouse Movement
Directional Runs LSHIFT + Mouse Movement
Player Lock T + Mouse Movement
Switching (Player Lock) Mouse Movement
Cancel Foul Advantage W + E
Shield Step In / Push Back W
Precision Pass D + A
Precision Swerve Ground Pass W + D + A
Precision Lob Pass D + S
Ground Pass / Header B
Lob Pass / Cross / Header Y
Through Pass X
Shoot / Volley / Header A
Time Your Shot A + A
Chip Shot L + A
Finesse Shot R + A
Power Shot L + R + A
Fake Shot A, B + DIR
Fake Pass Y, B + DIR
Fake Shot to Shot Y or A, B, no DIR
Driven Through Pass L + R + X
Rewind and Try Again
Only Kick Off Mode		 ZL + ZR
Protect Ball ZL
Driven Ground Pass R + B
Lofted Ground Pass B + B
Lofted Through Pass X + X
Lobbed Through Pass L + X
Driven Lob Pass / Driven Cross R + Y
High Lob / High Cross L + Y
Ground Pass Y + Y
Driven Ground Cross R + Y + Y
Trigger Run L
Call for Support R
Double Teammate Support R + R
Dummy a Pass L + No DIR + R
Flair Pass / Outside the Foot ZL + B
Flair Shot ZL + A
Flair Lob / Cross ZL + Y
Flair Through Pass ZL + X
Let Ball Run R + L
Flick Up for Volley RS
Pass and Go L + B
Pass and Move B + RS + DIR
Directional Runs L + RS
Player Lock L + RS
Switching (Player Lock) LS
Cancel Foul Advantage ZL + ZR

Defending


Defending is not always easy on FC 26, so understanding the ins and outs can boost you. There aren’t as many controls to learn as attacking, but you must master these controls to keep a clean sheet.
Change Player L1
Change Player (Manual) Right Stick + DIR
Icon Switching R3
Tackle
Push or Pull
When chasing
Steal Tackle R1 +
Professional Foul R1 +
Sliding Tackle
Hard Slide Tackle R1 +
Clearance
Technical Clearance R1 +
Shoulder Challenge / Sealout
Contain
Technical & Legacy Defending
Press and Hold
Physical Tackle
Advanced Defending only
Press and Hold
Teammate Contain R1
Partial Team Press R1 + R1
Sprint Jockey L2 + R2
Quick Get Up
After Slide Tackle
Engage Shielding Opponent L2 + Left Stick
Towards Shielding Dribbler
Rush Goalkeeper Out
Press and Hold
Goalkeeper Rush to Contain +
Press and Hold
Goalkeeper Rush to Center +
GK Rush to Center Cancel
Change Player LB
Change Player (Manual) Right Stick + DIR
Icon Switching RS
Tackle
Push or Pull
When chasing
Steal Tackle RB +
Professional Foul RB +
Sliding Tackle
Hard Slide Tackle RB +
Clearance
Technical Clearance R1 +
Shoulder Challenge / Sealout
Contain
Technical & Legacy Defending
Press and Hold
Physical Tackle
Advanced Defending only
Press and Hold
Teammate Contain RB
Partial Team Press RB + RB
Sprint Jockey LT + RT
Quick Get Up
After Slide Tackle
Engage Shielding Opponent LT + Left Stick
Towards Shielding Dribbler
Rush Goalkeeper Out
Press and Hold
Goalkeeper Rush to Contain +
Press and Hold
Goalkeeper Rush to Center +
GK Rush to Center Cancel
Change Player LSHIFT
Icon Switching LSHIFT
Tackle Left Mouse Button
Push or Pull
When chasing		 Left Mouse Button
Steal Tackle D + Left Mouse Button
Professional Foul D + Right Mouse Button
Sliding Tackle S
Hard Slide Tackle D + S
Clearance Left Mouse Button
Technical Clearance D +
Contain Right Mouse Button
Press and Hold
Teammate Contain D
Running Jockey W
Pull and Hold
When Chasing		 Left Mouse Button
Press and Hold
Quick Get Up
After Slide Tackle		 S
Rush Goalkeeper Out A
Goalkeeper Rush to Contain A + A
Goalkeeper Rush to Center A + A
GK Rush to Center Cancel A
Change Player LSHIFT
Icon Switching LSHIFT
Tackle Left Mouse Button
Push or Pull
When chasing		 Left Mouse Button
Steal Tackle D + Left Mouse Button
Professional Foul D + Right Mouse Button
Sliding Tackle S
Hard Slide Tackle D + S
Clearance Left Mouse Button
Technical Clearance D +
Contain Right Mouse Button
Press and Hold
Teammate Contain D
Running Jockey W
Pull and Hold
When Chasing		 Left Mouse Button
Press and Hold
Quick Get Up
After Slide Tackle		 S
Rush Goalkeeper Out A
Goalkeeper Rush to Contain A + A
Goalkeeper Rush to Center A + A
GK Rush to Center Cancel A
Change Player LSHIFT
Icon Switching LSHIFT
Tackle Left Mouse Button
Push or Pull
When chasing		 Left Mouse Button
Steal Tackle D + Left Mouse Button
Professional Foul D + Right Mouse Button
Sliding Tackle S
Hard Slide Tackle D + S
Clearance Left Mouse Button
Technical Clearance D +
Contain Right Mouse Button
Press and Hold
Teammate Contain D
Running Jockey W
Pull and Hold
When Chasing		 Left Mouse Button
Press and Hold
Quick Get Up
After Slide Tackle		 S
Rush Goalkeeper Out A
Goalkeeper Rush to Contain A + A
Goalkeeper Rush to Center A + A
GK Rush to Center Cancel A
Change Player L
Icon Switching RS
Tackle A
Push or Pull
When chasing		 A
Steal Tackle R + A
Professional Foul R + B
Sliding Tackle Y
Hard Slide Tackle R + Y
Clearance A
Technical Clearance R1 + A
Contain B
Teammate Contain R
Running Jockey ZL + ZR
Pull and Hold
When Chasing		 A
Quick Get Up
After Slide Tackle		 Y
Rush Goalkeeper Out X
Goalkeeper Rush to Contain X + X
Goalkeeper Rush to Center X + X
GK Rush to Center Cancel X

Goalkeeper


Your goalkeeper also makes part of your team. He saves your goal but is also the first to distribute the ball. You probably won’t use many of these too often, but they’re still helpful to know.
Drop Kick or
Throw / Pass
Drop Ball
Pick Up Ball R1
Driven Throw R1 +
Driven Kick R1 +
Move Goalkeeper R3 + Right Stick
Cover Far Post R3
Switch Camera Touch Pad Button
Drop Kick or
Throw / Pass
Drop Ball
Pick Up Ball RB
Driven Throw RB +
Driven Kick RB +
Move Goalkeeper RS + Right Stick
Cover Far Post RS
Switch Camera View Button
Drop Kick Left Mouse Button or S
Throw / Pass Right Mouse Button
Drop Ball A
Pick Up Ball D
Driven Throw D + Right Mouse Button
Driven Kick D + S
Cover Far Post T
Switch Camera F
Drop Kick Left Mouse Button or S
Throw / Pass Right Mouse Button
Drop Ball A
Pick Up Ball D
Driven Throw D + Right Mouse Button
Driven Kick D + S
Cover Far Post T
Switch Camera F
Drop Kick Left Mouse Button or S
Throw / Pass Right Mouse Button
Drop Ball A
Pick Up Ball D
Driven Throw D + Right Mouse Button
Driven Kick D + S
Cover Far Post T
Switch Camera F
Drop Kick A or Y
Throw / Pass B
Drop Ball X
Pick Up Ball R
Driven Throw R + B
Driven Kick R + Y
Cover Far Post RS
FC 26 Buttons

Controls In-Game


You can check in-game the complete list of controls published on this page, following these steps:

  1. Go to the main FC screen;
  2. Select [Settings];
  3. Select [Basic Controls];
  4. Use R2/RT and L2/LT to navigate through the different submenus available.

Tactics


Quickly switching your tactics in-game can alter the pattern of play in your favour.
Quick Tactics Dpad Up
Offside Trap Dpad Up, Dpad Up
Team Press Dpad Up, Dpad Left
Extra Striker Dpad Up, Dpad Right
Get In Box Dpad Up, Dpad Down
Tactical Focus Dpad Right
Default Dpad Right, Dpad Up
Defending Dpad Right, Dpad Left
Attacking Dpad Right, Dpad Right
My Tactics Dpad Left
Custom Tactic 1 Dpad Left / Dpad Up
Custom Tactic 2 Dpad Left / Dpad Left
Custom Tactic 3 Dpad Left / Dpad Right
Custom Tactic 4 Dpad Left / Dpad Down
Tactical Suggestions Dpad Down
Tactic Suggestion 1 Dpad Down, Dpad Up
Tactic Suggestion 2 Dpad Down, Dpad Left
Tactic/Focus Suggestion Dpad Down, Dpad Right
Substitution Dpad Down, Dpad Down
Quick Tactics Dpad Up
Offside Trap Dpad Up, Dpad Up
Team Press Dpad Up, Dpad Left
Extra Striker Dpad Up, Dpad Right
Get In Box Dpad Up, Dpad Down
Tactical Focus Dpad Right
Default Dpad Right, Dpad Up
Defending Dpad Right, Dpad Left
Attacking Dpad Right, Dpad Right
My Tactics Dpad Left
Custom Tactic 1 Dpad Left / Dpad Up
Custom Tactic 2 Dpad Left / Dpad Left
Custom Tactic 3 Dpad Left / Dpad Right
Custom Tactic 4 Dpad Left / Dpad Down
Tactical Suggestions Dpad Down
Tactic Suggestion 1 Dpad Down, Dpad Up
Tactic Suggestion 2 Dpad Down, Dpad Left
Tactic/Focus Suggestion Dpad Down, Dpad Right
Substitution Dpad Down, Dpad Down
Quick Tactics Up Arrow
Offside Trap Up Arrow, Up Arrow
Team Press Up Arrow, Left Arrow
Extra Striker Up Arrow, Right Arrow
Get In Box Up Arrow, Down Arrow
Tactical Focus Right Arrow
Default Right Arrow, Up Arrow
Defending Right Arrow, Left Arrow
Attacking Right Arrow, Right Arrow
My Tactics Left Arrow
Custom Tactic 1 Left Arrow / Up Arrow
Custom Tactic 2 Left Arrow / Left Arrow
Custom Tactic 3 Left Arrow / Right Arrow
Custom Tactic 4 Left Arrow / Down Arrow
Tactical Suggestions Down Arrow
Tactic Suggestion 1 Down Arrow, Up Arrow
Tactic Suggestion 2 Down Arrow, Left Arrow
Tactic/Focus Suggestion Down Arrow, Right Arrow
Substitution Down Arrow, Down Arrow
Quick Tactics Up Arrow
Offside Trap Up Arrow, Up Arrow
Team Press Up Arrow, Left Arrow
Extra Striker Up Arrow, Right Arrow
Get In Box Up Arrow, Down Arrow
Tactical Focus Right Arrow
Default Right Arrow, Up Arrow
Defending Right Arrow, Left Arrow
Attacking Right Arrow, Right Arrow
My Tactics Left Arrow
Custom Tactic 1 Left Arrow / Up Arrow
Custom Tactic 2 Left Arrow / Left Arrow
Custom Tactic 3 Left Arrow / Right Arrow
Custom Tactic 4 Left Arrow / Down Arrow
Tactical Suggestions Down Arrow
Tactic Suggestion 1 Down Arrow, Up Arrow
Tactic Suggestion 2 Down Arrow, Left Arrow
Tactic/Focus Suggestion Down Arrow, Right Arrow
Substitution Down Arrow, Down Arrow
Quick Tactics Up Arrow
Offside Trap Up Arrow, Up Arrow
Team Press Up Arrow, Left Arrow
Extra Striker Up Arrow, Right Arrow
Get In Box Up Arrow, Down Arrow
Tactical Focus Right Arrow
Default Right Arrow, Up Arrow
Defending Right Arrow, Left Arrow
Attacking Right Arrow, Right Arrow
My Tactics Left Arrow
Custom Tactic 1 Left Arrow / Up Arrow
Custom Tactic 2 Left Arrow / Left Arrow
Custom Tactic 3 Left Arrow / Right Arrow
Custom Tactic 4 Left Arrow / Down Arrow
Tactical Suggestions Down Arrow
Tactic Suggestion 1 Down Arrow, Up Arrow
Tactic Suggestion 2 Down Arrow, Left Arrow
Tactic/Focus Suggestion Down Arrow, Right Arrow
Substitution Down Arrow, Down Arrow
Quick Tactics Dpad Up
Offside Trap Dpad Up, Dpad Up
Team Press Dpad Up, Dpad Left
Extra Striker Dpad Up, Dpad Right
Get In Box Dpad Up, Dpad Down
Tactical Focus Dpad Right
Default Dpad Right, Dpad Up
Defending Dpad Right, Dpad Left
Attacking Dpad Right, Dpad Right
My Tactics Dpad Left
Custom Tactic 1 Dpad Left / Dpad Up
Custom Tactic 2 Dpad Left / Dpad Left
Custom Tactic 3 Dpad Left / Dpad Right
Custom Tactic 4 Dpad Left / Dpad Down
Tactical Suggestions Dpad Down
Tactic Suggestion 1 Dpad Down, Dpad Up
Tactic Suggestion 2 Dpad Down, Dpad Left
Tactic/Focus Suggestion Dpad Down, Dpad Right
Substitution Dpad Down, Dpad Down

Free Kicks


While getting a free kick won’t happen every game, it’s important to know what to do when you do get one.
Aim Left Stick
Reticle Aim Right Stick
Timing Shot +
Ground Pass
Lob Pass / Cross
Wall Jump
Wall Charge
Move Wall L2 or R2
Select Kick Taker R2
Add Kick Taker R1 or L2
Move Goalkeeper or
Call 2nd Kick Taker L2
2nd Kick Taker Curled Shot L2 +
2nd Kick Taker Layoff Pass L2 +
2nd Kick Taker Layoff Chip L2 +
2nd Kick Taker Run Over Ball L2 + ,
Call 3rd Kick Taker R1
3rd Kick Taker Curled Shot R1 +
3rd Kick Taker Run Over Ball R1 + ,
Co-Op change Set Piece user Right Stick + Left Stick
Aim Left Stick
Reticle Aim Right Stick
Timing Shot +
Ground Pass
Lob Pass / Cross
Wall Jump
Wall Charge
Move Wall LT or RT
Select Kick Taker RT
Add Kick Taker RB or LT
Move Goalkeeper or
Call 2nd Kick Taker LT
2nd Kick Taker Curled Shot LT +
2nd Kick Taker Layoff Pass LT +
2nd Kick Taker Layoff Chip LT +
2nd Kick Taker Run Over Ball LT + ,
Call 3rd Kick Taker RB
3rd Kick Taker Curled Shot RB +
3rd Kick Taker Run Over Ball RB + ,
Co-Op change Set Piece user Right Stick + Left Stick
Aim Mouse Movement
Reticle Aim Middle Mouse Button + Mouse Movement
Time Your Shot Left Mouse Button + Left Mouse Button
Ground Pass Right Mouse Button
Lob Pass / Cross S
Wall Jump A
Wall Charge Right Mouse Button
Move Wall W or LCTRL
Select Kick Taker LCTRL
Add Kick Taker D or W
Call 2nd Kick Taker W
2nd Kick Taker Curled Shot W + Left Mouse Button
2nd Kick Taker Layoff Pass W + Right Mouse Button
2nd Kick Taker Layoff Chip W + S
2nd Kick Taker Run Over Ball W + Left Mouse Button, Right Mouse Button
Call 3rd Kick Taker D
3rd Kick Taker Curled Shot D + Left Mouse Button
3rd Kick Taker Run Over Ball D + Left Mouse Button, Right Mouse Button
Co-Op change Set Piece user Middle Mouse Button + Mouse Movement
Aim Mouse Movement
Reticle Aim Middle Mouse Button + Mouse Movement
Time Your Shot Left Mouse Button + Left Mouse Button
Ground Pass Right Mouse Button
Lob Pass / Cross S
Wall Jump A
Wall Charge Right Mouse Button
Move Wall W or LCTRL
Select Kick Taker LCTRL
Add Kick Taker D or W
Call 2nd Kick Taker W
2nd Kick Taker Curled Shot W + Left Mouse Button
2nd Kick Taker Layoff Pass W + Right Mouse Button
2nd Kick Taker Layoff Chip W + S
2nd Kick Taker Run Over Ball W + Left Mouse Button, Right Mouse Button
Call 3rd Kick Taker D
3rd Kick Taker Curled Shot D + Left Mouse Button
3rd Kick Taker Run Over Ball D + Left Mouse Button, Right Mouse Button
Co-Op change Set Piece user Middle Mouse Button + Mouse Movement
Aim Mouse Movement
Reticle Aim Middle Mouse Button + Mouse Movement
Time Your Shot Left Mouse Button + Left Mouse Button
Ground Pass Right Mouse Button
Lob Pass / Cross S
Wall Jump A
Wall Charge Right Mouse Button
Move Wall W or LCTRL
Select Kick Taker LCTRL
Add Kick Taker D or W
Call 2nd Kick Taker W
2nd Kick Taker Curled Shot W + Left Mouse Button
2nd Kick Taker Layoff Pass W + Right Mouse Button
2nd Kick Taker Layoff Chip W + S
2nd Kick Taker Run Over Ball W + Left Mouse Button, Right Mouse Button
Call 3rd Kick Taker D
3rd Kick Taker Curled Shot D + Left Mouse Button
3rd Kick Taker Run Over Ball D + Left Mouse Button, Right Mouse Button
Co-Op change Set Piece user Middle Mouse Button + Mouse Movement
Aim Left Stick
Time Your Shot A + A
Lob Pass / Cross Y
Wall Jump Y
Move Wall R + L or R
Select Kick Taker ZL or ZR
Call 2nd Kick Taker R
2nd Kick Taker Curled Shot R + A
2nd Kick Taker Layoff Pass W + Right Mouse Button
Call 3rd Kick Taker L
Player Run Over Ball L + A

Corners and Throw Ins


There are several ways to kick a corner or make a throw in. Try some of these controls in the arena or easy games to become a pro.
Corner Lob Cross
Corner Pass
Aim Kick Left Stick
Reticle Aim Right Stick
Display Corner Tactics Dpad Up
Run Far Post Dpad Up + Dpad Up
Edge of Box Run Dpad Up + Dpad Left
Crowd the Goalkeeper Dpad Up + Dpad Right
Run Near Post Dpad Up + Dpad Down
Move Along Line (Throw In) Left Stick
Short Throw In
Short Throw In (Manual)
Long Throw In or
Fake Throw + or +
Corner Lob Cross
Corner Pass
Aim Kick Left Stick
Reticle Aim Right Stick
Display Corner Tactics Dpad Up
Run Far Post Dpad Up + Dpad Up
Edge of Box Run Dpad Up + Dpad Left
Crowd the Goalkeeper Dpad Up + Dpad Right
Run Near Post Dpad Up + Dpad Down
Move Along Line (Throw In) Left Stick
Short Throw In
Short Throw In (Manual)
Long Throw In or
Fake Throw + or +
Corner Lob Cross S
Corner Pass Right Mouse Button
Aim Kick Mouse Movement
Reticle Aim Mouse Movement
Display Corner Tactics Up Arrow
Run Far Post Up Arrow then Right Arrow
Edge of Box Run Up Arrow then Up Arrow
Crowd the Goalkeeper Up Arrow then Left Arrow
Run Near Post Up Arrow then Down Arrow
Move Along Line (Throw In) Mouse Movement
Short Throw In Right Mouse Button
Short Throw In (Manual) A
Long Throw In S or Right Mouse Button
Fake Throw S + Right Mouse Button or Right Mouse Button + S
Corner Lob Cross S
Corner Pass Right Mouse Button
Aim Kick Mouse Movement
Reticle Aim Mouse Movement
Display Corner Tactics Up Arrow
Run Far Post Up Arrow then Right Arrow
Edge of Box Run Up Arrow then Up Arrow
Crowd the Goalkeeper Up Arrow then Left Arrow
Run Near Post Up Arrow then Down Arrow
Move Along Line (Throw In) Mouse Movement
Short Throw In Right Mouse Button
Short Throw In (Manual) A
Long Throw In S or Right Mouse Button
Fake Throw S + Right Mouse Button or Right Mouse Button + S
Corner Lob Cross S
Corner Pass Right Mouse Button
Aim Kick Mouse Movement
Reticle Aim Mouse Movement
Display Corner Tactics Up Arrow
Run Far Post Up Arrow then Right Arrow
Edge of Box Run Up Arrow then Up Arrow
Crowd the Goalkeeper Up Arrow then Left Arrow
Run Near Post Up Arrow then Down Arrow
Move Along Line (Throw In) Mouse Movement
Short Throw In Right Mouse Button
Short Throw In (Manual) A
Long Throw In S or Right Mouse Button
Fake Throw S + Right Mouse Button or Right Mouse Button + S
Aim Kick Left Stick
Run Far Post R
Run Near Post L

Penalties


You won’t be taking penalties all the time, except if you play with that team we all know, but nothing is worse than missing one.
Aim Left Stick
Shoot
Finesse Shot R1 +
Chip Shot L1 +
Select Kick Taker R2
Goalkeeper Move Side to Side Left Stick + DIR
Goalkeeper Dive Right Stick + DIR
Goalkeeper Gestures or or or
Aim Left Stick
Shoot
Finesse Shot RB +
Chip Shot LB +
Select Kick Taker RT
Goalkeeper Move Side to Side Left Stick + DIR
Goalkeeper Dive Right Stick + DIR
Goalkeeper Gestures or or or
Aim Mouse Movement
Shoot Left Mouse Button
Finesse Shot D + Left Mouse Button
Chip Shot LSHIFT + Left Mouse Button
Select Kick Taker LCTRL
Goalkeeper Move Side to Side Mouse Movement
Goalkeeper Dive Middle Mouse Button + DIR
Goalkeeper Gestures Right Mouse Button or Left Mouse Button or S or A
Aim Mouse Movement
Shoot Left Mouse Button
Finesse Shot D + Left Mouse Button
Chip Shot LSHIFT + Left Mouse Button
Select Kick Taker LCTRL
Goalkeeper Move Side to Side Mouse Movement
Goalkeeper Dive Middle Mouse Button + DIR
Goalkeeper Gestures Right Mouse Button or Left Mouse Button or S or A
Aim Mouse Movement
Shoot Left Mouse Button
Finesse Shot D + Left Mouse Button
Chip Shot LSHIFT + Left Mouse Button
Select Kick Taker LCTRL
Goalkeeper Move Side to Side Mouse Movement
Goalkeeper Dive Middle Mouse Button + DIR
Goalkeeper Gestures Right Mouse Button or Left Mouse Button or S or A
Aim Left Stick
Shoot A
Finesse Shot R + A
Chip Shot L + A
Goalkeeper Move Side to Side Right Stick
Goalkeeper Dive Right Stick
Goalkeeper Gestures Dpad Up

Be a Pro: Players


Your road to becoming a Pro starts in this list. You will need to know it if you want to play with your team mates.
Call for Pass
Call for or Suggest Through Pass
Suggest Shot
Call for Driven Ground Pass R1 +
Call for Threaded Through Pass R1 +
Call for Lobbed Through Pass L1 +
Call for Far Lobbed Through Pass L1 + R1 +
Call for Cross
Call for Ground Cross R1 +
Call for High Cross L1 +
Call for Pass
Call for or Suggest Through Pass
Suggest Shot
Call for Driven Ground Pass RB +
Call for Threaded Through Pass RB +
Call for Lobbed Through Pass LB +
Call for Far Lobbed Through Pass LB + RB +
Call for Cross
Call for Ground Cross RB +
Call for High Cross LB +
Call for Pass Right Mouse Button
Call for or Suggest Through Pass A
Suggest Shot Left Mouse Button
Call for Driven Ground Pass D + Right Mouse Button
Call for Threaded Through Pass D + A
Call for Lobbed Through Pass LSHIFT + A
Call for Far Lobbed Through Pass LSHIFT + D + A
Call for Cross S
Call for Ground Cross D + S
Call for High Cross LSHIFT + S
Call for Pass Right Mouse Button
Call for or Suggest Through Pass A
Suggest Shot Left Mouse Button
Call for Driven Ground Pass D + Right Mouse Button
Call for Threaded Through Pass D + A
Call for Lobbed Through Pass LSHIFT + A
Call for Far Lobbed Through Pass LSHIFT + D + A
Call for Cross S
Call for Ground Cross D + S
Call for High Cross LSHIFT + S
Call for Pass Right Mouse Button
Call for or Suggest Through Pass A
Suggest Shot Left Mouse Button
Call for Driven Ground Pass D + Right Mouse Button
Call for Threaded Through Pass D + A
Call for Lobbed Through Pass LSHIFT + A
Call for Far Lobbed Through Pass LSHIFT + D + A
Call for Cross S
Call for Ground Cross D + S
Call for High Cross LSHIFT + S

Be a Pro: Goalkeepers


As a goalkeeper, there are a few buttons you may press to improve your game.
Call for Suggest Pass
Suggest Through Pass
Suggest Cross
Suggest Shot
Toggle Camera Target Touch Pad Button
Dive Right Stick + DIR
Auto Positioning L1
2nd Defender Contain R1
Call for Suggest Pass
Suggest Through Pass
Suggest Cross
Suggest Shot
Toggle Camera Target View Button
Dive Right Stick + DIR
Auto Positioning LB
2nd Defender Contain RB
Call for Suggest Pass Right Mouse Button
Suggest Through Pass A
Suggest Cross S
Suggest Shot Left Mouse Button
Toggle Camera Target F
Auto Positioning LSHIFT
2nd Defender Contain D
Call for Suggest Pass Right Mouse Button
Suggest Through Pass A
Suggest Cross S
Suggest Shot Left Mouse Button
Toggle Camera Target F
Auto Positioning LSHIFT
2nd Defender Contain D
Call for Suggest Pass Right Mouse Button
Suggest Through Pass A
Suggest Cross S
Suggest Shot Left Mouse Button
Toggle Camera Target F
Auto Positioning LSHIFT
2nd Defender Contain D
Frequently Asked Questions
FC 26 controls are all published on this page. Alternatively, you can see them in-game :
  1. From the main Football Club screen, go to [Customise];
  2. Select [Settings];
  3. Select [Basic Controls];
  4. Press L2/LT to see attack and defence controls.
You can change the basic FC 26 controls following these steps:
  1. From the main Football Club screen, go to [Customise];
  2. Select [Settings];
  3. Select [Customise Controls];
  4. Press L2/LT to see attack and defence controls;
  5. Press X/A to select the control you want to change.
Yes, you can use a wired controller to play FC 26 on your PC.
Choosing the right controller can significantly enhance your experience in Football Club 26. When selecting a controller, consider factors such as comfort, responsiveness, customization options, and compatibility with your gaming platform to ensure it meets your gaming preferences. Here are some top-rated controllers compatible with FC 26:

  • Xbox Wireless Controller
    Known for its ergonomic design and responsive buttons, this controller provides a comfortable grip and reliable performance, making it a solid choice for FC 26 players.
  • Turtle Beach Recon Controller
    This controller excels in delivering immersive sound with EQ presets and offers convenient in-game chat volume control. Its ergonomic design includes cooling grips, ensuring comfort during extended gaming sessions.
  • PowerA FUSION Pro 2
    A budget-friendly option that doesn’t compromise on features, offering low latency with wired connectivity, precise controls, and customizable paddles and thumbsticks.
  • HEXGAMING Rival
    Ideal for those who love customization, this controller allows remapping of rear buttons and comes with interchangeable thumbsticks, enabling a personalized gaming experience.
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Before starting a match, go to [Controller Settings] and turn off ‘User Vibration Feedback’.
All you have to do is to connect all the controllers you want and select sides when prompted.
To move your goalkeeper in FC 26, you must press and hold the R3 button. If you want to move back to the assisted version, release the R3 trigger, and your goalkeeper will return to normal.
If you don’t know what R3, L1, L2, R1 or R2 are, just check the following image.

PlayStation Buttons
If you don’t know what LT, LB, RT or RB are, just check the following image.

Xbox Buttons
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