Key Takeaways
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- The Team of the Season (TOTS) promotion is an annual event in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team, with the rollout starting on April 17.
- This years TOTS releases will occur weekly, featuring squads from various leagues including Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga, and more.
- Lionel Messi is included in the MLS TOTS, and other potential candidates have been identified by Fut Sheriff and community leakers.
- EA Sports FC has also introduced an Idols Edition with a Gold Captains Team Package and athlete icon choices from FIFA campaigns between the games launch and March 31, 2026.
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Every year, the Team of the Season (TOTS) promotion is a major event in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team. This year, the rollout begins on April 17 with the release of the Serie A, MLS, Eredivisie, and Rest of Europe (ROTE) squads. The official team selections for Serie A, MLS, and Eredivisie in EA Sports FC 26 have been revealed, recognizing players with consistent performance throughout the season. Subsequent releases will occur weekly: April 24: Premier League, EFL Combined, Barclays WSL May 1: Bundesliga, Saudi Pro League, Rest of the World (ROTW), Frauen Bundesliga May 8: Ligue 1, Super Lig, NWSL, Arkema Premiere Ligue May 15: La Liga, Liga Portugal, Liga F May 22: Ultimate Team of the Season Each TOTS squad remains available for one week. Daily content goes live at 6 PM BST or 10 AM PT.
Lionel Messi is included in the MLS TOTS. Fut Sheriff and other community leakers have identified potential MLS TOTS candidates, including Denis Bouanga, Sam Surridge, Evander, David Ayala, Sebastian Berhalter, Andy Najar, Tristan Blackmon, Jakob Glesnes, Max Arfsten, Dayne St. Clair, Anders Dreyer, Diego Luna, and Cristian Roldan. Bouanga and Dreyer could be good budget-friendly options for a full MLS team, while Glesnes and Blackmon are solid, affordable choices for center backs. Bremer, Evander, and Mauro Junior were selected for their respective league’s TOTS squads after strong seasons. The revealed league lineups are available on the EA Sports FC website, where fans can also find more information on season selections and other game updates.
EA Sports FC Unveils Idols Edition with Gold Captains Team & Athlete Icon Choices
Joey Veerman is also featured in the Dutch Eredivisie Team of the Year Idols Edition. Players can celebrate the season selection with the EA Sports FC 26: Idols Edition, which includes a Gold Captains Team Package featuring a full roster of untradeable players rated 84 or higher. The Idols Edition also features three athlete icon or hero choices (rated up to 91) from a selection of defenders, midfielders, and forwards from FIFA campaigns between the game’s launch and March 31, 2026. It does not include TOTY, Debut, Conquest icons, honorable TOTY mentions, classic selection heroes, all athlete DME, objectives, season passes, premium pass, and idol swaps content. The initial release also includes the first wave of new generation 4x PlayStyles TOTS items, which can significantly alter how certain players perform in-game. To stay updated on all the latest news, follow EA Sports FC Brasil on Instagram and X, as well as the official EA Brasil accounts on both platforms. The season team rosters will be announced weekly in EA Sports FC 26, as the community discusses final lineups.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | EA Sports FC 26 |
| Brief Summary | The Club is Yours in EA SPORTS FC 26. Play your way with an overhauled gameplay experience powered by community feedback, Manager Live Challenges that bring fresh storylines to the new season, and Archetypes inspired by greats of the game. |
| Platforms | PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch |
| Released | September 26, 2025 |
| Genre | Simulator, Sport |
| Play Modes | Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative |
| Content Rating | E |
| Languages | Chinese (Simplified), French, Japanese, Korean |
| Genre | EA Vancouver |
| Genre | EA Sports |
| Ratings | 66/100 (26 reviews) |
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Links to external sources for further reading
- FC 26 TOTS: MLS, Eredivisie, and Rest of Europe Teams LeakedFC 26 TOTS: MLS, Eredivisie, and Rest of Europe Teams Leakedrealsport101.com
- EA FC 26 TOTS Overview: First Wave With Serie A, MLS, Eredivisie & Rest of EuropeEA FC 26 TOTS Overview: First Wave With Serie A, MLS, Eredivisie & Rest of Europeitemd2r.com