The “Knockout Royalty” promo has officially arrived in EA FC 26, shifting the focus from league consistency to tournament heroics.
This event introduces a unique “Go Round for Round” competitive format and adds some of the most iconic names in football history to the ICON and Hero pool.
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EA FC 26 FUT
Knockout Royalty Guide
You start in the first of three chained knockout tournaments. Win the quarter-final in Tournament 1 and you qualify for the next event; win that semi-final and you earn entry to the final tournament.
The final’s winner walks away with the top Knockout Royalty rewards. It’s designed to reward consistency under pressure — one bad game knocks you out, but one brilliant performance can carry you all the way.
Alongside the chained events, Ultimate Gauntlet returns with its eleventh iteration, offering an extra route to earn enhanced rewards for those who can win the whole thing outright.
New ICONs & Heroes
Knockout Royalty puts ICON and Hero treatment on players who’ve made cups their stage. These special items come with two PlayStyles+ and stats tuned for decisive moments — great for building a team that thrives in do-or-die matches.
1. Geoff Hurst
England’s 1966 hat-trick hero joins as a Knockout Royalty ICON — perfect for nostalgic squads or any builder chasing a classic striker who delivers on the biggest night.
2. Dunga
A midfield general who captained Brazil to trophies and later coached his country to success, this ICON fits managers who want a tough, no-nonsense presence in the engine room.
3. Gilberto Silva (Hero)
The quiet destroyer of Arsenal’s Invincible era — a Hero card that excels at shielding the back line and recycling possession in clutch moments.
4. Oliver Bierhoff (Hero)
The striker whose Golden Goal defined Euro ’96 — expect a clinical finisher ideal for late-game winners and tournament runs.
5. Roy Makaay (Hero)
A lethal domestic winner, Makaay’s Hero card brings finishing and movement that threaten packed boxes and counter-attacking chances.
6. Uli Hoeneß (Hero)
A figure synonymous with club success in Germany, Hoeneß arrives as a themed Hero — a nod to trophy culture and the mindset of serial winners.
Rewards and SBCs
The “Knockout Royalty” theme extends deep into the menus. Players can look forward to:
- 7 Player SBCs: Including the legendary Giorgio Chiellini (ICON) and Gilberto Silva (Hero).
- ICON Player Pick: A high-stakes SBC featuring heavy hitters like Winter Wildcards Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira.
- Puzzle SBCs: Three new themed challenges to help you grind for packs.
Complete specific Objectives in the tournaments to unlock Knockout Royalty player items and cosmetic upgrades.
New Evolutions
Seven new Evolutions and two special cosmetic Evolutions arrive with the promo, letting you upgrade chosen players into tournament specialists.
Evolutions can change PlayStyles and improve key attributes that matter in knockout football — composure, finishing, interceptions and positional awareness.
Full Players and ICONs List
- Micky van de Ven (90 OVR)
- Mia Hamm (94 OVR)
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (91 OVR)
- Vini Jr. (92 OVR)
- Rodri (92 OVR)
- Victor Osimhen (90 OVR)
- Emiliano Martínez (88 OVR)
- Lotta Schelin (92 OVR)
- Ona Batlle (90 OVR)
- Vivianne Miedema (89 OVR)
- Antoine Griezmann (91 OVR)
- Gerd Müller (93 OVR)
- Marta (90 OVR)
- Iniesta (93 OVR)
- Kai Havertz (91 OVR)
- Frank Rijkaard (89 OVR)
- Keira Walsh (89 OVR)
- Rasheedat Ajibade (89 OVR)
- Olivier Giroud (89 OVR)
- Alphonso Davies (89 OVR)
- Steffi Jones (91 OVR)
- Steven Gerrard (90 OVR)
- Enzo Fernández (91 OVR)
- Ulrich Hoeness (88 OVR)
- Roy Makaay (89 OVR)
- Gheorghe Hagi (90 OVR)
- Dunga (89 OVR)
- Davor Šuker (89 OVR)
- Louisa Necib (90 OVR)
- Geoffrey Hurst (90 OVR)
- Ferland Mendy (87 OVR)
- Benjamin Pavard (88 OVR)
- Ole Gunnar Solskjær (88 OVR)
- Oliver Bierhoff (88 OVR)
- Bruno Guimarães (89 OVR)
- Ahmet Oğuz (86 OVR)
- Nicolò Zaniolo (86 OVR)
- Saki Kumagai (88 OVR)
- Ludovic Blas (86 OVR)
- Ane Etxezarreta (86 OVR)
- Dirk Kuyt (88 OVR)
- Hamari Traoré (87 OVR)
- Alyssa Naeher (86 OVR)
Final Whistle
Knockout Royalty is built for players who love high-stakes football. It rewards tactical flexibility, clutch performances, and a squad built for moments rather than minutes.
Whether you’re chasing ICON nostalgia with legends like Geoff Hurst and Dunga, or you’re after the Hero impact of Gilberto Silva and Oliver Bierhoff, this promo gives you the tools to build a team that thrives when the pressure is highest.
Jump into FUT, take your best XI into the knockout gauntlet, and see if you have what it takes to earn the crown.
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