EA FC 26 continues to evolve its Career Mode experience with weekly Manager Live changes that keep saves feeling current and competitive.
Whether you’re looking to rewrite history with Arsenal, establish dominance with Manchester City, or conquer all before you with Real Madrid, there’s a challenge waiting.
Alongside this, Live Start Points have been refreshed with the latest league standings, and a new snapshot drops you into a crucial Premier League clash between Arsenal and Everton. Let’s break down everything new.
EA FC 26 Career Mode
Manager Live Challenges
Head to the European Window tab on your EA FC 26 Manager Live Hub page, and you’ll find four brand-new challenges, each testing your mettle in Europe’s premier competition.
1. Ambition vs Heritage
Will you rewrite the hierarchy, or assume control of a European giant?
This challenge presents two distinct paths. Take charge of Newcastle United, the ambitious project looking to crash the European elite, or Arsenal, the historic giant seeking to restore its continental legacy. Either way, the objectives are clear:
- Participate in Semi-Final of UEFA Champions League before 30 Jun 2026
- Score 8 goals in UEFA Champions League by 30 Jun 2026
Can you lead your chosen club to the last four and find the net enough times to make it count?
2. Modern Rivalry
Establish yourself as the modern powerhouse of European Football.
The two English superpowers of the modern era go head-to-head—not directly on the pitch, but in your choice of challenge. Whether you take the reins at Chelsea or Manchester City, the expectations are sky-high:
- Participate in Final of UEFA Champions League before 30 Jun 2026
- Score 14 goals in UEFA Champions League by 30 Jun 2026
The final awaits. Can you deliver?
3. Crown Jewel
Conquer all who come before you and make this season historic.
This is the ultimate test for managers who demand perfection. Take control of either FC Barcelona or Real Madrid—two clubs defined by European glory—and meet standards that allow almost no margin for error:
- Lose no more than 1 match in UEFA Champions League by 30 June 2026
- Win UEFA Champions League 1 time before 30 Jun 2026
- Win Any League 1 time before 30 June 2026
Domestic dominance and European perfection. No pressure.
4. Top Four-Six Pointer
With VfB Stuttgart and RB Leipzig inseparable in the table, the race for the Champions League comes down to this.
This is a pure Bundesliga battle. Take charge of either VfB Stuttgart or RB Leipzig with the Champions League qualification race hanging in the balance:
- Finish in at least position 4 in Bundesliga on 30 May 2026
- Win 1 match in Bundesliga by 17 Mar 2026
- Win 7 matches in Bundesliga by 30 May 2026
The first objective is immediate—win that crucial upcoming fixture. Then secure top four over the remaining season.
Live Start Points Update
The update also refreshed Live Start Points so you can start a new save at a recent, realistic gameweek.
- Premier League: gameweek 30 (Mar 06, 2026)
- EFL Championship: gameweek 36 (Mar 09, 2026)
- EFL League One: gameweek 36 (Mar 09, 2026)
- EFL League Two: gameweek 36 (Mar 08, 2026)
- Ligue 1: gameweek 25 (Mar 09, 2026)
- Ligue 2: gameweek 26 (Mar 10, 2026)
- Bundesliga: gameweek 25 (Mar 09, 2026)
- Bundesliga 2: gameweek 25 (Mar 09, 2026)
- 3. Liga: gameweek 28 (Mar 09, 2026)
- Serie A: gameweek 28 (Mar 10, 2026)
- Serie B: gameweek 29 (Mar 09, 2026)
- Eredivisie: gameweek 26 (Mar 09, 2026)
- Ekstraklasa: gameweek 24 (Mar 10, 2026)
- Liga Portugal: gameweek 25 (Mar 10, 2026)
- Saudi Pro League: gameweek 25 (Mar 08, 2026)
- LA LIGA: gameweek 27 (Mar 10, 2026)
- LA LIGA 2: gameweek 29 (Mar 10, 2026)
- Süper Lig: gameweek 25 (Mar 10, 2026)
Cup Competitions Updated:
- UEFA Champions League: Updated to Round of 16 – 1st Leg (starting March 10)
- UEFA Europa League & Conference League: Updated to Round of 16 – 1st Leg (starting March 12)
- Emirates FA Cup: Updated to Round of 16 (starting March 6)
- Coppa Italia: Updated to Semi-Final – 2nd Leg (starting April 21)
- DFB-Pokal & Coupe de France: Both updated to Semi-Finals (starting April 22)
Unlocking Title Update v1.5.0 Content
The latest Live Start Points update (March 8-10, 2026) unlocks a wealth of recent additions:
Title Update v1.5.0 Content: New real faces for players and managers, new boots, and new kits. You can read the article here: EA FC 26 Title Update v1.5.0: Full Content Breakdown
Latest Squad Update Content: New players, managers, and rating changes. You can read the article here: EA FC 26 Squad Update (March 10): New Real Faces [Video]
New Ligue 1 Managers: Paulo Fonseca (Olympique Lyonnais) and Sébastien Pocognoli (AS Monaco FC) now have their real faces in the game.
New Player Career ICONs: Three legends are now available for Player Career mode:
- David Beckham
- Emilio Butragueño
- Michael Laudrup
Important Note: If you choose the Premier League Live Start Point (March 6), the v1.5.0 additions and the latest squad update will NOT be active, as that league’s data was finalized prior to the patch deployment. To get the new content, choose a league updated to March 9 or 10, such as La Liga or Serie A.
Featured Snapshot: Arsenal vs. Everton
The spotlight shines on the Emirates Stadium. Can the Gunners ignite a high-tempo attack to break down the resilient, disciplined block of the Toffees? Jump into this Premier League snapshot and decide the outcome of this tactical chess match.
Final Whistle
This Career Mode update captures the intensity of March football, where European dreams are forged and domestic battles reach their crescendo.
The four new Manager Live challenges let you experience the Champions League from every angle—underdog ambition, modern rivalry, historic expectation, or direct qualification battle.
Meanwhile, the refreshed Live Start Points keep your saves authentic, and the Arsenal vs Everton snapshot offers a Premier League tactical test.
Which path will you choose? The rebuild at Newcastle, the dominance at Manchester City, the perfection demanded at Real Madrid, or the direct battle in Germany? Step into the story and let football decide.
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