FC 26 FESTIVAL OF FOOTBALL

The Festival of Football event celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026.
FC 26 Festival of Football

Festival of Football


The Festival of Football, formerly known as “Festival of FUTball”, kicks off Season 8 by bringing the excitement of international competition directly into Football Ultimate Team.

As FIFA World Cup 2026 matches take the global spotlight, this event channels that energy with themed content throughout the entire seasonal ladder. Players can expect live items that introduce dynamic elements to their squads, reflecting real-world performances and the passion of international tournaments.

FC 26 Festival of Football runs for five weeks and includes a wide range of campaigns:

  • Path To Glory (5 June – 19 June)
    Path to Glory opens the Festival of Football celebrations, following the journey of each nation with live Player Items that upgrade alongside the international action.

  • Greats of the Game (19 June – 26 June)
    Greats of the Game is all about the legends, introducing two new ICONS, Mario Kempes and Rivellino, to honour big name players who defined eras of The World’s Game.

  • Glory Hunters (26 June – 10 July)
    Glory Hunters brings PlayStyle customisation to selected Player Items for more control over squad building.

  • Phenoms (10 July – 17 July) Phenoms shines a light on football’s next generation. Spotlighting young players and debutants looking to stand out as the world watches on.

  • Summer Stars (17 July – 24 July) The Festival of Football finale culminates in a celebration of the biggest moments and greatest performers.

Release Dates


The Festival of Football event was released for the first time in FIFA 16.
Release dates for FC 26 are confirmed.

Start 04/06/2026 18:00 Thu
End 24/07/2026 18:00 Fri
Start 07/06/2024 18:00 Fri
End 12/07/2024 18:00 Fri
Start 11/06/2021 18:00 Fri
End 16/07/2021 18:00 Fri
Start 13/06/2018 22:00 Wed
End 15/07/2018 18:00 Sun
Start 10/06/2016 18:00 Fri
End 11/07/2016 18:00 Mon
Frequently Asked Questions
National Pride are special cards that can be improved with custom PS evolutions.

Festival of Football Items


During the event, five campaigns are released, as well as National Pride and Journey of Nations items.

North America: 04/06 to 12/06;
Asia + Oceania: 12/06 to 19/06;
Africa: 19/06 to 26/06;
South America: 26/06 to 03/07;
Europe: 03/07 to 10/07.

Squad Building Challenges and Objectives
GK Jordan Pickford93
GK Guillermo Ochoa93
GK Rustam Ashurmatov91
RB Matheus Nunes94
RB Axel Tuanzebe94
RB Saud Abdulhamid94
RB Aaron Hickey92
RB Niko Sigur91
CB Mbekezeli Mbokazi93
CB Sead Kolašinac92
CB Lutsharel Geertruida92
CB Hossam Abdelmegeed92
CB Duje Ćaleta-Car92
CB Abdülkerim Bardakcı92
CB Wilfried Singo92
CB José Córdoba92
CB Auston Trusty91
CB Israel Reyes91
LB David Jurásek93
LB Nathaniel Brown93
LB Ferdi Kadıoğlu93
LB Derrick Köhn92
LB Fredrik Bjørkan92
LB Jordan Bos92
LB Mateo Chávez 92
LB Homam Al Amin00
CDM Ibrahim Sangaré94
CDM Tyler Adams94
CDM Pape Gueye94
CDM Manuel Ugarte93
CDM Kenny McLean93
CDM Fabinho92
CDM Palhinha92
CDM Idrissa Gueye92
CDM Samuel Moutoussamy92
CDM Remo Freuler92
CDM Odiljon Hamrobekov92
CDM Leverton Pierre91
CM Kouadio Manu Koné93
CM Petar Sučić93
CM Damián Bobadilla93
CM Nicolás de la Cruz92
CM Hwang In Beom92
CM Deroy Duarte92
CAM Morgan Rogers94
CAM Fermín94
CAM Memphis Depay94
CAM Lee Jae-sung94
CAM Thiago Almada94
CAM Patrick Wimmer 92
CAM Kendry Páez 93
CAM Lukáš Provod92
CAM Juan Fernando Quintero 92
CAM Hans Vanaken92
CAM Callum McCowatt00
RM Rayan94
RM Wagner Pina94
RM Nico Gonzalez92
RM Ángelo Preciado92
RM Chemsdine Talbi92
RM Abdul Fatawu92
RM Atsuki Ito 92
RM Juan Cuadrado00
RM Mohammed Kudus00
RW Saeed Al Owairan00
LM Kaoru Mitoma94
LM Jaminton Campaz 94
LM Ruben Vargas93
LM Taha Ali93
LM Liam Millar92
LM Derrick Etienne Jr.92
LM Riley McGree 00
LM Marco Grüll 00
LM Nico Williams00
LW Ramón Sosa92
LW Akram Afif92
LW Oswin Appollis92
LW Elias Saad92
LW Elijah Just 91
LW Trézéguet00
ST Deniz Undav94
ST Tani Oluwaseyi94
ST Marcus Thuram94
ST Abderrazak Hamdallah94
ST Loïs Openda94
ST Mohamed Touré94
ST Oyarzabal93
ST Chris Wood93
ST Haris Tabaković93
ST Ahmed Hassan93
ST Michael Gregoritsch93
ST Hazem Mastouri92
ST Alexander Bernhardsson 92
ST Cecilio Waterman91
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Seasons
RB Alistair Johnston94
CB Sydney Collins92
LB Reyna Reyes91
CDM Tanner Tessmann92
CM Obed Vargas93
CAM Orbelín Pineda 94
CAM Brenden Aaronson93
RM Trinity Rodman 94
RM Timothy Weah 95
RM Tajon Buchanan93
LW Jaedyn Shaw 92
ST Sophia Wilson 96
ST Santiago Giménez95
ST Jordyn Huitema94
ST Évelyne Viens92
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Rewards (Tokens Store)
RB Reece James95
CM Sebastian Berhalter95
CAM Dani Olmo95
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Squad Building Challenges and Objectives
RB Carlos Alberto Torres95
CAM Diego Maradona97
CAM Jay-Jay Okocha95
CAM Saeed Al Owairan95
ST Gerd Müller95
ST Hugo Sánchez95
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