EA FC 26 Next Squad Updates in April (New Real Faces)

EA FC 26 squad updates may be quiet this week, but don’t worry, ReFIFA has some exciting and exclusive news. Read on.

EA SPORTS is currently holding back on minor tweaks to prepare for what is expected to be one of the “BIG” updates of the year.

Early April is traditionally the window where EA FC 26 synchronizes its global database with the start of the South American continental competitions and the finalized Major League Soccer rosters.

From James Rodríguez lighting up Minnesota to Timo Werner finding his feet in San Jose, and South American legends like Radamel Falcao and Carlos Bacca taking the continental stage, here’s everything we’re expecting in the next big update.

EA FC 26 New Real Faces

Major League Soccer

James Rodríguez: The Colombian playmaker is now with Minnesota United, bringing his trademark vision and passing to the Midwest.

Timo Werner: The German speedster has made the move to San Jose Earthquakes, adding serious pace to the MLS attacking ranks.

Henry Kessler: Returns to Charlotte FC after his previous stint, bolstering the backline.

André Gomes: The Portuguese midfielder joins Columbus Crew, adding European experience to the midfield.

Ryan Raposo: Now with Los Angeles FC, the Canadian winger brings versatility to the reigning champions.

Sergio Córdova: The Venezuelan striker heads to St. Louis CITY SC, looking to build on his scoring record.
Dániel Sallói: The Hungarian forward swaps Sporting Kansas City for Toronto FC, adding firepower north of the border.

CONMEBOL Libertadores & Sudamericana

Pol Fernández: The experienced midfielder joins Rosario Central in the Liga Profesional.

Mateo Klimowicz and Santiago Mosquera: Both are now at Cerro Porteño, adding attacking flair to the Paraguayan side.
Gastón Pereiro: The Uruguayan playmaker lands at Juventud.
Matías Rojas: The Paraguayan international joins Libertad.
Frank Fabra: The veteran left-back returns to Independiente Medellín.
Carlos Bacca and Luis Muriel: Two of Colombia’s most prolific strikers now lead the line at Junior.
Helibelton Palacios: The experienced right-back joins Santa Fe.
Radamel Falcao: The legendary Colombian striker is now at Millonarios, competing in the CONMEBOL Sudamericana.
Maxi Gómez and Nicolás Lodeiro: Both join Nacional, adding goals and creativity to one of Uruguay’s biggest clubs.
Abel Hernández, Eric Remedi, Franco Escobar, and Leonardo Fernández: A quartet of talent now at Peñarol, strengthening their squad for the Libertadores campaign.

Other Additions

Juan Cornejo: The Chilean defender joins Coquimbo Unido.
George Pușcaș: The Romanian striker heads to Dinamo București in the SuperLiga.
Kevin Long: The experienced Irish defender joins Waterford in the SSE Airtricity League.

Many of these players already have existing face scans in the game (Falcao, Werner, Rodríguez, etc.), so they should appear with their real likenesses once added.

Others may still be waiting for scans, but the addition of the players themselves is the first crucial step. Expect a follow-up Title Update later in the spring to activate any new face scans.

Final Whistle

The early April Squad Update is shaping up to be one of the most consequential of the year for Career Mode fans.

With James Rodríguez and Timo Werner finally landing in MLS, and South American legends like Radamel Falcao, Carlos Bacca, and Luis Muriel now correctly placed in CONMEBOL competitions, the football world in EA FC 26 will feel dramatically more authentic.

Keep an eye on ReFIFA for the exact release date—as soon as the update drops, we’ll have full patch notes, player ratings, and everything else you need to start that new save. The rosters are about to get a whole lot bigger.