EA FC 26 gameplay deep dive: New roles, no more timed finishing & more

Big relief for career mode fans

Football fans and gamers are quite hyped right now as EA Sports has finally revealed the much-awaited EA FC 26 gameplay deep dive.

Many game-changing features and things have been added and improved, especially in career mode. Let’s find out more details in this article.

Ending the career vs. FUT tug-of-war

For many years, we have seen fans and players having divided opinions when it comes to Ultimate Mode and Career Mode. Ultimate Mode has made more revenue for the company.

Because of this clash, career mode players are often left out as most of the new changes & tweaks favour FUT mode.

Prime example: EA FC 25 headgate, where headers were completely nerfed to fix the corner issues and running big man tactics.

Finally, EA FC 26 announces a truce with a dual-gameplay system that includes Competitive and Authentic modes. This division enables EA to adjust mechanics to each audience, putting a stop to the one-size-fits-all problem.

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What’s Authentic mode all about?

This is the mode for the Manager and Player Career Modes, plus Kick Off matches (toggleable to Competitive if preferred). It brings:

• Realistic sliders and weather effects.
• Slower, less “sweaty” dribbling and skill moves.
• Tackle accuracy and tighter defending near the ball.
• Lifelike midfield positioning, passing, and shooting.
• Balanced corner and cross success rates.
• Smoother animations and human-like reactions.
• New Error sliders (Header Pass, Shot, Intercept, Deflection) and Tackle Assistance for a natural feel.

Now, the CPU will be able to adapt attacks and defense based on team strength.

Competitive gameplay

For Competitive gameplay in EA FC 26 for Ultimate Mode:

• Passing feels quicker
• Dribbling feels more dynamic
• Pace feels more explosive
• Better tackles
• Less rebound goals

EA FC 26 gameplay deep dive: Other features

In the EA FC 26 gameplay deep dive, it was revealed that there will be no more timed finishing. You can now press Circle two times for exact low-driven shots.

New playstyles have been added: Precision header, Aeriel Fortness, Gamechanger, Inventive and Enforcer.

🚨NEW ROLES!👉 Ball Playing Keeper 👉 Wide Back👉 Box Crasher👉 Inverted Wingback pic.twitter.com/Jcwt2RszJo

— Fut Sheriff (@FutSheriff) July 22, 2025

You can now also turn off the Stadium’s shadows, which is a great decision. New roles are also introduced:

• Ball Playing Keeper
• Wide Back
• Box Crasher
• Inverted Wingback

Players without Inventive+ won’t be able to do Trivela. Players will be able to set defensive positions for corners.

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