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The EAFC 26 World Cup Update Is Depressing
The 'The World's Game' update for EA Sports FC 26 is a disappointing and lazy rendition of past, content-rich World Cup modes. While it includes licenses for many national teams and some stadiums, it lacks significant new features and polish, focusing primarily on Ultimate Team content. The update is seen as a consequence of EA Sports sidelining single-player content in favor of its card-game mode.
Everything We Know About FC 26 World Cup Mode: Release Date, Teams, & FUT Content
EA Sports is releasing a significant content update for FC 26, titled 'The World's Game,' to coincide with the summer international football season. The update includes a new 48-team unofficial World Cup tournament mode launching June 4, 2026, and an overhaul of Ultimate Team rewards with a new Token system. Players can also receive a free 93 OVR ICON Pelé by logging in between June 5 and July 24.
FIFA Rivals Introduces Classic World Cup Mode with Updates
Mythical Games has launched a new Legacy World Cup mode in FIFA Rivals, allowing players to replay tournaments from 2010 to 2022. Players can earn unique historical players by defeating AI opponents to enhance their PvP squads. This mode utilizes the official World Cup license and is designed to be a foundation for future content updates, with the potential to convert players into NFTs for trading.
