EA FC 26: Career Mode Updates and Content Unlocked (Feb 6)

EA FC 26 just received a large Live Start Points update (early February 2026) that refreshes match weeks across the biggest leagues, unlocks Title Update v1.4.2 content, and brings the latest squad changes into Manager Career and Live Start Points.

If you play Career Mode, this is the update that re-syncs the in-game world with real-life fixtures and the newest transfers, faces and ICON choices.

EA FC 26 Career Mode

Live Start Points Updated

Every major league has been refreshed to reflect the most recent gameweeks. You can now start your journey with the exact points, goal differences, and injury lists as they stand in real life:

Premier League: gameweek 23 (Feb 03, 2026)
EFL Championship: gameweek 30 (Feb 04, 2026)
EFL League One: gameweek 30 (Feb 04, 2026)
EFL League Two: gameweek 29 (Feb 04, 2026)
Ligue 1: gameweek 20 (Feb 02, 2026)
Ligue 2: gameweek 21 (Feb 01, 2026)
Bundesliga: gameweek 20 (Feb 02, 2026)
Bundesliga 2: gameweek 20 (Feb 02, 2026)
3. Liga: gameweek 22 (Feb 02, 2026)
Serie A: gameweek 23 (Feb 04, 2026)
Serie B: gameweek 22 (Feb 02, 2026)
Eredivisie: gameweek 21 (Feb 02, 2026)
Ekstraklasa: gameweek 19 (Feb 04, 2026)
Liga Portugal: gameweek 20 (Feb 03, 2026)
Saudi Pro League: gameweek 19 (Feb 04, 2026)
LaLiga: gameweek 22 (Feb 03, 2026)
LaLiga 2: gameweek 24 (Feb 03, 2026)
Süper Lig: gameweek 20 (Feb 03, 2026)
Women’s Super League: gameweek 14 (Feb 02, 2026)
Première Ligue: gameweek 14 (Feb 02, 2026)
Frauen-Bundesliga: gameweek 16 (Feb 03, 2026)
Liga F: gameweek 18 (Feb 02, 2026)

UEFA Competitions

UEFA Champions League: updated until the Knockout Phase play-offs (starting Feb 17, 2026).
UEFA Europa League: updated until the Knockout Phase play-offs (starting Feb 19, 2026).
UEFA Conference League: updated until the Knockout Phase play-offs (starting Feb 19, 2026).

This means your Live Start Points saves will let you manage through the group stage and begin the knockout path exactly like the real calendar.

New Content Unlocked

Note that the latest update of Live Start Points (February 02-04, 2026) unlock the new content that was added to EA FC 26 via Title Update v1.4.2, featuring new Balls, Boots, and Real Faces for Players and Managers.

Also, note that the latest update of Live Start Points (February 02-04, 2026) unlock the new additions that were added to EA FC 26 via the latest squad update, featuring new players, managers, transfers, and rating updates.

Also, note that the latest update of Live Start Points (February 02-04, 2026) unlock new ICONs who were added to EA FC 26 to use in Player Career, featuring Zinedine Zidane, Michael Owen, Davor Šuker, and others.

Snapshot Highlight

EA FC 26 has pushed a fresh snapshot tied to a high-profile fixture: Liverpool vs Manchester City (Premier League).

Use that snapshot if you want to jump into a current, fully-synced scenario for one of the season’s biggest clashes.

Final Whistle

If you want the most up-to-date, realistic Career Mode experience, start a New Live Start Points save now — you’ll play with current gameweeks, the latest transfers, fresh real faces, and Title Update v1.4.2 content.

If you prefer continuity, load your existing save and check squads/transfer windows carefully: some moves and rating changes might affect your seasonal plan.

For a full breakdown of Title Update v1.4.2 and the Feb 5 squad update (player lists, wonderkids, and rating tables), check our dedicated ReFIFA YouTube Channel — we’ve got a complete playlist that walks through every change step-by-step.