The EA FC 26 FUT “Answer the Call” campaign focuses on the players currently battling for their place in their national team’s starting XI.
With live upgrades and enhanced chemistry, your Ultimate Team is about to get a major international flavor. Let’s dive into everything this festival has to offer.
EA FC 26 FUT
Live Upgrades
The standout feature of this campaign is the “Get the Nod” mechanic. These aren’t static items; they are live cards tethered to real-world international selections.
The Boost: If a featured player is officially called up to their national team for the upcoming tournaments, they receive a +1 OVR upgrade, an additional PlayStyle+, and specialized Roles++ boosts.
Chemistry: All “Answer the Call” items feature enhanced nation-based chemistry links, making it easier than ever to build hybrid squads centered around a specific country.
Cross-Continent Competition
EA is launching two separate league competitions simultaneously to honor the qualifying paths across the globe.
The Leagues: Compete in the South American League and the European League using mixed-nation squads.
The Reward: Completing the “Completionist Objectives” for both leagues will net you a Campaign Guarantee Pack, ensuring a high-rated FOF item for your club.
Flash Rush: Keep an eye out for the new National Team Flash Rush events, featuring high-speed matches with national team requirements.
SBCs & Showdowns
The SBC section is getting a nostalgic refresh alongside current-day stars:
Flashback & Moments: Celebrate players who made “last-minute” squad entries in the past or those who carried their teams through grueling play-offs.
Modern Superstars: New Player SBCs are now live for Rayan Cherki (France), Trent Alexander-Arnold (England), and Rasmus Højlund (Norway).
Showdown Series: Tactical clashes are coming! Look for Showdown SBCs for the upcoming play-off semi-finals, including Italy vs. Northern Ireland and Ukraine vs. Sweden.
International Evolutions
Want to turn your club’s favorite player into an international hero? Nine new Evolutions are dropping during the campaign, with three featuring nation-specific requirements.
This is your chance to elevate club talents with international honors and build truly unique squads around your favorite nations.
FOF: Answer the Call Team 1
The first team is absolutely stacked. Here’s the full lineup of special cards now available in packs and SBCs:
- Jude Bellingham – 93 OVR
- Ryan Gravenberch – 92 OVR
- Nuno Tavares – 91 OVR
- Julián Alvarez – 93 OVR
- Harry Maguire – 90 OVR
- Angelo Stiller – 90 OVR
- Karim Adeyemi – 91 OVR
- Nico Williams – 92 OVR
- Xavi Simons – 91 OVR
- João Neves – 92 OVR
- Leonardo Spinazzola – 89 OVR
- Jean-Philippe Mateta – 91 OVR
- N’Golo Kanté – 92 OVR
- Sofyan Amrabat – 90 OVR
- Grimaldo – 91 OVR
- Weston McKennie – 91 OVR
- Julian Araujo – 89 OVR
- Trent Alexander-Arnold – 90 OVR
- Sandro Tonali – 91 OVR
- Tariq Lamptey – 89 OVR
- Salem Al Dawsari – 90 OVR
- Leroy Sané – 90 OVR
- Ryan Christie – 89 OVR
- Jens Petter Hauge – 90 OVR
- Marcus Pedersen – 88 OVR
- Mark McKenzie – 89 OVR
- Rayan Cherki – 90 OVR
- Mateo Chávez – 88 OVR
- Giovani Lo Celso – 90 OVR
- Ilias Akhomach – 88 OVR
- Roman Yaremchuk – 89 OVR
- Josip Šutalo – 89 OVR
- Cristian Manea – 88 OVR
- Kieffer Moore – 88 OVR
- Firas Al Birekan – 88 OVR
- Mateo Kovačić – 90 OVR
- Marcos Acuña – 89 OVR
- Ché Adams – 88 OVR
- Finn Azaz – 88 OVR
- Roony Bardghji – 90 OVR
- David Raya – 92 OVR
- Giovanni Reyna – 88 OVR
- Michał Skóraś – 88 OVR
- Alidu Seidu – 88 OVR
- Liam Kelly – 89 OVR
Final Whistle
Festival of Football: Answer the Call is one of the most dynamic promos we’ve seen in EA FC 26.
The live upgrade mechanic creates real stakes—rooting for your cards to get national team call-ups adds an exciting layer of connection to real-world football.
The cross-continent competitions, stacked Team 1, and nine new Evolutions give you plenty of ways to build and upgrade your squad.
Whether you’re chasing that 93 OVR Jude Bellingham, hoping your Rayan Cherki gets the France call, or grinding the South American League for rewards, this campaign delivers the international football hype we’ve been waiting for.
Answer the call, build your dream national team, and get ready for the summer of football.
Don’t Miss The Latest Exclusive News & Updates.