EA Sports FC 26 Launches Winter Wildcards Promotion

EA Sports FC 26 launched its Winter Wildcards promotion in Ultimate Team mode on December 19, 2025, at 6 p.m. GMT, introducing a series of enhanced player cards themed around holiday festivities and football excellence. The event features boosted versions of current stars, legendary Icons, and new Heroes, available through packs, objectives, and squad-building challenges, marking one of the year's most anticipated updates for players worldwide.

The promotion kicked off with Team 1, showcasing a diverse roster of high-rated cards designed to offer positional flexibility and upgraded attributes. Among the standout inclusions are Ousmane Dembele of Paris Saint-Germain, rated at 91 overall in both striker and central attacking midfielder roles; Federico Valverde of Real Madrid, at 90 overall as a central midfielder and right back; and Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool, rated 89 as a central midfielder. Defensive options include Gabriel of Arsenal at 89 overall as a center back and Jonathan Tah of Bayern Munich at 88 as a center back.

The squad also highlights women's football talents such as Claudia Pina of Barcelona, rated 88 in striker and left wing positions, and Trinity Rodman of...