FC 26 Is Almost Here: Last-Minute Prep Tips

The early access for FC 26 has started, and there’s a lot to talk about. However, the first thing every player needs to focus on now is making some last-minute preparations. In this guide, let’s explore some important tips to help you get off to an easy start once the game officially releases. And if you’re eager to build your dream squad and play Ultimate Team, visit our store to buy FC 26 coins at cheap prices!

Getting Started with the FC 26 Web App

The Web App and Companion App are now live for everyone. Most last-minute prep will be done here, and you’ll be spending a significant amount of time on it. Follow this FC 26 Web App guide to get started!

Secure Your FC 26 Web App Account

If you get a prompt to verify your account once you log in, complete the verification. If you don’t get the prompt, follow these steps.

Open your EA account (ea.com) and click on Account Settings > Security and Privacy. Make sure to verify your account. Above all, set up your two-factor authentication (2FA) for the security of your account. After you set this up, you will receive a few backup codes. Make sure to store these codes; you can then use them to recover your account if you are ever locked out.

If you’re using the app on multiple devices, go to “Trusted Devices” and set them up. As an optional final step, you can also add a secondary email.

Pick Your Starter Pack

The first thing you do after opening the Web App is choose your Starter Pack. This year, players will be selecting a starter league instead of a starter nation to get their Starter Pack.

You can choose from:

LaLiga EA Sports & Liga F Moeve
Premier League & Barclays WSL
Bundesliga & GPFBL
Serie A Enilive & Calcio A Femminile
MLS & NWSL
Ligue 1 McDonald’s & Arkema PL

A lot of YouTubers and streamers are going with Premier League & Barclays WSL, but at the end of the day, it’s your personal preference. If you’re looking for a specific player, you can try your luck by picking the relevant league.

Once you’re done building your starter team, claiming your rewards, and securing your account, you can jump to the next step.

Complete Early SBCs and Objectives

Once you’re done setting up your Web App, you can start completing early FC 26 SBCs like the Golden Generation: England ’66 and other objectives.

Golden Generation: England ’66 SBC in FC 26: Requirements & Rewards

Golden Generation: England ’66 SBC has three challenges: Local Heroes, Continental Shift, and Wembley Glory. Completing each challenge gives you a player pack reward, and completing all three challenges rewards you with a Mega Pack. You must first finish “Intros to SBCs” to unlock it.

Requirements for Golden Generation: England ’66 SBC:

Local Heroes	Continental Shift	Wembley Glory
Leagues: Exactly 3 in Starting 11	Leagues: Exactly 4 in Starting 11	Leagues: Exactly 5 in Starting 11
Countries: Exactly 2 in Starting 11	Countries: Exactly 5 in Starting 11	Countries: Exactly 6 in Starting 11
Players from the same league: Maximum 6 in Starting 11	Players from the same league: Maximum 4 in Starting 11	Players from one club: Maximum 2 in Starting 11
Players from the same country: Maximum 6 in Starting 11	Players from the same country: Maximum 3 in Starting 11	Minimum Total Chemistry: 20
Player Qualify: Exactly Gold in Starting 11	Minimum Total Chemistry: 25	Minimum Team OVR: 80
Minimum Total Chemistry: 30	Minimum Team OVR: 78	–

Rewards:

Local Heroes: Small Electrum Players Pack (Untradeable)
Continental Shift: Small Prime Gold Players Pack (Untradeable)
Wembley Glory: Gold Players Pack (Untradeable)
Completing all challenges: Mega Pack (Untradeable)

The requirements are straightforward. Make sure to use FUTBIN to find the cheapest, community-tested solutions.

Complete the Foundations Objective Group

The next step is to focus on completing early FC 26 objectives and other tasks to get rewards.

On your Web App, go to FC Hub and then to “Foundations.” Here, you’ll find all the foundation objectives like New Beginnings, Club Maintenance, Market Mastery, FC Competitor, Path to Pro, and more. Completing these objectives will unlock additional ones.

Objectives such as creating 3 listings and buying or listing players can be done right now. Make sure to finish whatever you can, and you’ll have an easier time completing the rest once the game releases.

Completing the Foundations objectives is also one of the main requirements to unlock the Transfer Market, giving you another reason to complete them as soon as possible.

Learn Everything New in FC 26

A lot of changes and new additions are coming to FC 26, and if you’re serious about getting better, it’s important to learn about them.

Take speed boosting, for example: this mechanic has been heavily nerfed in FC 26, so if you use it often, you’ll need to stop relying on it.

Another example is the Trivela shot. Only players with the new Gamechanger PlayStyle can perform Trivelas. Players without it will instead perform a lace shot.

There’s also a new UT Competitive Camera, High-Contrast Mode, and many more features. Check out our blog on FC 26 for key details, new changes, features, and everything else about the game.

Keeping Up with the Meta in FC 26 and Why It’s Important

My final tip to help you prepare for FC 26 is to learn and keep up with the current meta. The meta is always changing, and if you’re not up to date, you’ll have a hard time winning matches.

If you’re not updated, you might end up spending your precious coins on non-meta players. This not only wastes coins but also leaves you with a weaker team that will struggle in matches.

Another tip is to buy the current meta players as soon as possible—do not wait for the price to drop.

To stay updated with the meta, watch tutorials, use sites like FUTBIN, and read guides. Most importantly, follow our blog for upcoming FC 26 tips and guides on the best meta players, meta formations, best settings, and more!