I’ve played every FIFA game since 2000 — here’s my verdict on EA Sports FC 27
Gaming I’ve played every FIFA game since 2000 — here’s my verdict on EA Sports FC 27 Opinion By Rory Mellon Published 4 October 2026 The latest season of EA FC has arrived When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. While not every pain point has been fixed, it remains the most authentic recreation of the biggest sport on Earth you can play.View DealThe goodThe Grounds is the closest to FIFA Street we’ll get (Image credit: EA Sports)Much to my disappointment, we may never get another full FIFA Street title. This open-world hub offers the chance to partake in small-sided games (1v1, 2v2 and 3v3) and mini-games, such as a soccer-themed spin on basketball.
- ▪Gaming I’ve played every FIFA game since 2000 — here’s my verdict on EA Sports FC 27 Opinion By Rory Mellon Published 4 October 2026 The latest season of EA FC has arrived When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliat
- ▪While not every pain point has been fixed, it remains the most authentic recreation of the biggest sport on Earth you can play.View DealThe goodThe Grounds is the closest to FIFA Street we’ll get (Image credit: EA Sports)Much to my disappoi
- ▪This open-world hub offers the chance to partake in small-sided games (1v1, 2v2 and 3v3) and mini-games, such as a soccer-themed spin on basketball.
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Gaming I’ve played every FIFA game since 2000 — here’s my verdict on EA Sports FC 27 Opinion By Rory Mellon Published 4 October 2026 The latest season of EA FC has arrived When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: EA Sports) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Another year, another installment in EA Sports' long-running FC series (a.k.a the franchise formerly known as FIFA).
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