Want both legends-Pelé and Maradona-in your squad? The European National Tour, launching July 3rd, offers a high-rated Maradona as the ultimate reward; even free-to-play players can easily collect both football icons without draining your FC 26 Coins.

Event Finale (July 3rd): Unlock the hidden grand prize

The "Five Continents Challenge," which has been unfolding over several weeks, reaches its final stage. No need to gamble on pack odds or spend hundreds of thousands of coins-simply complete the challenge to take home an exclusive, high-rated Maradona.

‌Target Audience‌: All players currently grinding the Football Celebration event.

‌Core Value‌: Unlock the ultimate hidden prize and secure your dream legend card based on event progress, without relying on luck-based pack openings.

Challenge European giants; easily rack up rewards

Limited-time missions featuring European powerhouses like England, France, and Germany are live. Assemble squads based on nationality and chemistry to earn massive amounts of Celebration Tokens, then complete the "Five Continents" puzzle to unlock Maradona.

‌Target Audience‌: Hardcore players who love building national team squads and tackling challenges.

‌Core Value‌: Earn a full suite of themed rewards by completing squad challenges at your own pace; securely unlock the legend Maradona without spending a fortune on packs.

Major Skill Lab Upgrade: Tactical masters can customize their own elite cards

The "Style Lab," updated for the European card pool, allows you to freely assign standard skills or even top-tier PlayStyle+ traits to players. "Celebration Captain" cards also feature powerful national team chemistry boosts, making it easy to mix legends with rising stars.

‌Target Audience‌: Tactical masters who love analyzing strategies and customizing their playstyle.

‌Core Value‌: Break free from fixed attribute limitations; modify players to fit your specific tactical system and easily build a unique, top-tier squad.

Claim a 93-rated Pelé at zero cost-don't miss this summer bonus

Log in to FUT mode before July 24th to claim a 93-rated Football Celebration Pelé, plus a free "pick-one-of-three" Evolution opportunity. No complex tasks required-get a top-tier legend with zero barriers to entry. Target Audience: Casual players who spend little to nothing on the game.

Core Value: Obtain a "best-in-slot" (end-game) Legendary player directly with no strings attached-miss this, and you'll have to wait a full year. It's a zero-cost way to massively boost your squad's strength.

Tips Tailored to Different Playstyles

Casual F2P Players: Log in before July 24 to claim 93 Berries and snag a top-tier Legendary player for free-it takes almost no effort, no need to buy EA FC Coins for this reward.

Task-Oriented Grinders: Prepare your European national team player cards in advance; dive into the limited-time challenge starting July 3 to securely unlock Maradona and unite the two greatest football legends in your squad.

Tactical Masterminds: Select your core players early and max out their compatible skills in the Skill Lab the moment it launches, instantly propelling your team's strength to the top of the current meta.