Season 5 of Football Ultimate Team in EA FC 26 is live and it’s all about France ’98 — the tournament that crowned Les Bleus and gave football fans one of the most shocking, glorious finals in history.
From ICON Swaps and new Silver Superstars to Gauntlet-style knockout football and a loaded Premium Pass, Season 5 brings nostalgia, gameplay focus and big rewards. Here’s everything you need to know.
EA FC 26 Season 5
ICON Swaps Returns
ICON Swaps is back: complete themed Objectives to earn Tokens, then use Squad Building Challenges to exchange those Tokens for select ICONs, Packs and Evolutions.
Play FUT from 30 January to start earning the first batch of 10 Tokens, perfect if you’re hunting a classic legend to slot straight into your squad.
Stunning Silver Superstars
EA FC 26 Season 5 brings a new wave of World Tour Silver Superstars, celebrating the host nation and tournament heroes like Davor Šuker (golden boot winner) and young breakout Michael Owen.
New individual requirements mirror past seasons, and the World Tour Silver Superstars League returns on 27 February, giving silver squads a proper road-trip-style competition with France-themed Player Pack rewards and more.
Non-Stop Knockout Football
For the first time Gauntlet football travels the World Tour: compete across two rounds, get 3 daily attempts, and build squads that allow only one 90+ OVR player.
It’s tighter, faster, and perfect for quick, high-stakes sessions. Season 5 finishes with the Completionist Cup, launching 5 March — qualify by finishing the Season 5 Weekly Play Objective group in 4 of 5 weeks.
Win the Completionist Cup and you can unlock premium pack rewards, including an 88 x6 Pack.
New Season Ladder & Premium Pass
The Season Ladder is refreshed with France ‘98 content. Climb the Standard ladder for rewards like:
- Zé Roberto (Manager Career ICON)
- Marie Katoto (World Tour Player Item)
- Michael Owen (Future Stars ICON)
- Mohamed Simakan (World Tour Player Item)
- Rapid+ and World Tour Cosmetic Evolution Consumables.
Want the top-tier haul? The Premium Pass (500k Coins or 1000 FC Points) unlocks premium rewards as you progress, such as:
- 3,000 SP Consumable
- 86+ x 6 Pack (Tradeable)
- Emmanuel Petit (ICON)
- Marcel Desailly (World Tour Item)
- Anticipate+ Evolution Consumable.
Season 5 New Cosmetic & Club Additions
Season Pass 5 adds a set of “Future”-themed cosmetics you can use in Player Career and Clubs, plus an Ultimate Team vanity kit. Highlights include:
- Player Career & Clubs:
- Future Purple Lenses
- Player Career & Clubs
- Future Right Leg Glitch Tattoo
- Future Black Gloves
- Future Black Right Arm Brace
- Clubs:
- Future Pink Glitch Boots
- Future Black Glitch Durag
- Future Pink Glitch Gloves
- Future Left Arm Black Tape
- Future Right Arm Pink Tape
- Future Left Arm Pink Tape
- Future Pink Glitch Neck Warmer
- Ultimate Team:
- 1 x Vanity Items – Kit (Untradeable)
These cosmetics give your Pro and Club a stylish, retro-futuristic look to match the France ’98 theme.
Season Pass ICONs & Heroes Bundles
Season 5 bundles are stacked with ICONs and Heroes for Manager Career, Player Career and Team with ICONs & Heroes. Key bundles:
- Bundle 1: Gervinho, Zé Roberto, Jill Scott, Cesc Fàbregas, Daniele De Rossi, Davor Šuker.
- Bundle 2: Paolo Maldini, Andrea Pirlo, Petr Čech, Emmanuel Petit, Michael Laudrup, Jaap Stam.
- Bundle 3: Roberto Carlos, Thierry Henry, Marcel Desailly, Michael Owen, Emilio Butragueño, Laura Georges.
- Bundle 4: Zinedine Zidane and Dennis Bergkamp.
If you chase ICONs or want to build a themed squad for Career Mode or FUT, these bundles are a direct shortcut to legends and match-ready heroes.
Hint & Tips
- Start playing from 30 Jan to collect Tokens for early ICON Swaps.
- Build a silver squad for the Silver Superstars League (starts 27 Feb) — the rewards are worth the effort.
- Use the Gauntlet to grind daily attempts; limit your 90+ players to one and focus on chemistry.
- If you want the big ICON rewards, weigh the Premium Pass cost (500k Coins / 1000 FC Points) against the guaranteed items deeper in the ladder.
- Don’t forget to complete the Weekly Play Objectives so you qualify for the Completionist Cup on 5 March.
Final Whistle
World Tour Season 5 turns the spotlight on France ’98, mixing emotional nostalgia with new competitive formats and meaningful rewards.
Whether you’re chasing ICON Swaps tokens, climbing the Premium Ladder, or testing your silver squad in the World Tour League, Season 5 gives plenty to play for — and a strong reason to boot up FUT this month.
Follow ReFIFA for full walkthroughs, objective guides and live packs openings — we’ll show the fastest routes to the best rewards and which ICONs are worth chasing this season.
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