EXCLUSIVE: First Look at EA Sports FC 26 The World's Game Update
EA Sports has announced The World’s Game update for EA Sports FC 26, set to release on May 28. This update introduces a new 48-team international tournament mode, allowing players to lead a nation starting June 4. While EA Sports does not have the official FIFA World Cup license, the update features 53 licensed national teams, including Brazil and England.
- ▪The World’s Game update will include a standalone 48-team tournament mode.
- ▪EA Sports FC 26 features 53 fully licensed national teams, with 41 participating in the actual World Cup.
- ▪Players can earn a 93 OVR Festival of Football ICON Pelé by logging in between June 5 and July 24.
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EA Sports FC 26EXCLUSIVE: First Look at EA Sports FC 26 The World's Game UpdateHey, Jude.By Wesley Yin-PoolePosted: May 27, 2026 12:00pm UTC0 commentsWith the World Cup just weeks away, IGN can reveal The World’s Game update for EA Sports FC 26 and EA Sports FC Mobile with exclusive screenshots and details.The World’s Game Update, due out May 28, lets players lead a nation in a new 48-team international tournament mode starting June 4. EA Sports doesn’t have the official license for the FIFA World Cup itself (EA Sports’ FIFA series switched to EA Sports FC for the 2023 entry), but the new update features 53 fully licensed and playable national teams, 41 of which are competing in the actual World Cup.Fully licensed and playable national teams include Brazil, England, France, Cabo Verde,…
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