FC 26 FRIENDLIES

Friendlies in Football Club 26 Ultimate Team is a game mode that lets you play matches with your friends online or on the same console/computer, offering different modes and match options.

If you want to play a Friendlies match, follow these steps:

1. From the main Ultimate Team screen, press R1/RB twice to select the [Play] tab;
2. Select [Enter Game Modes];
3. Use R1/RB again to navigate to [Play vs Friend];

In Friendlies, you can decide both how you want to play and who your opponents will be. There are two main ways to enjoy this mode:

• Couch Play
  Team up with up to four friends locally to face off against squads from your friends.


• Play a Friend
  Go head-to-head online with a friend’s Ultimate Team.

In Friendlies you can only play 11v11 classic matches. House Rules is not available.

A Classic Match follows standard 11v11 rules with traditional gameplay, mirroring the experience of Kick-Off mode. It’s the default match type and a long-standing favorite among players who prefer a conventional style.

In Football Club 26,crossplay is available for Play a Friend modes.

You need to have him on your friend’s list and use the EA Connect widget to send him an invitation.

Yes. You can use the EA Connect widget to invite your friend.

Yes. Maintain ultimate bragging rights with a comprehensive stats tracking system that captures a wide range of data from your head-to-head matches. Use these insights to fine-tune your strategy, adjust pre-match tactics, and prepare more effectively for each game.

FC 26 offers detailed, immersive statistics that let you approach every match with a tactical mindset—just like in real football. Analyze performance metrics to shape your gameplay and gain an edge over your opponents.

Tracked stats include wins, losses, draws, win percentage, goals scored and conceded, goal differential, goal types (inside box, outside box, penalties, free kicks), goal heatmaps, shot accuracy, total shots, average possession percentage, possession breakdown by field zones, and passing accuracy.

Beyond scorekeeping, new opposition scouting reports provide insights into your friend’s play style, helping you spot weaknesses and plan your attack accordingly.

Your Friendlies matches are a little different. For example, matches you play don’t count towards your Club record.

No. In Friendlies matches, injuries and red cards don’t carry over.

Yes, loan items won’t be consumed. So, for example, you can use a Loan Item with 1 match remaining in a Friendlies match, and it would not use their final match.

No. However, you still get basic match coin rewards for all Friendlies matches that you play.