EA FC 26 Title Update v1.5.3 is now available across all platforms – PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch consoles.
This update packs a surprising amount of content for a point release: new Real Faces, fresh boots and balls, a clever gameplay tweak to stop time-wasting, quality-of-life improvements for Career Mode, and a massive kit refresh for every MLS and NWSL club.
To ensure all these changes—especially the new Real Faces and Kits—appear in your game, make sure you download the latest Squad Update (released April 7).
Plus, Southeast Asian football fans have a reason to celebrate – Buriram United has been added to the Rest of World section. Let’s dive into everything you need to know.
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EA FC 26 Title Update v1.5.3
New Real Faces
Three players have received face updates – one new scan and two significant upgrades:
1. Renzo Saravia (new)
The Argentine right-back (also capable at RM) now has his real face. He plays for his club in LA LIGA, rated 72 OVR with 72 POT. A solid addition for realism in Spanish saves.
2. Kees Smit (updated)
The AZ Alkmaar youngster (CAM/CM/CDM) gets an updated scan. Already a promising talent with 74 OVR and 88 POT, he’s one to watch in Career Mode.
3. Jordyn Bloomer (updated)
The Racing Louisville goalkeeper in the NWSL receives an updated face. Rated 77 OVR with 80 POT. A good addition for women, especially for the career mode.
New Boots
Three new adidas boots have been added, all part of the “Ice Cold Precision” lineup:
- adidas F50 Elite Laced – Ice Cold Precision
- adidas F50 Elite Laceless – Ice Cold Precision
- adidas Predator Elite – Ice Cold Precision
- Under Armour Shadow 4 White/Boundless Blue
Lace up your virtual pros in these sleek new styles.
New Balls
Five new match balls are now available:
- adidas MLS Pro 26 – The official ball for Major League Soccer.
- Nike Control NWSL – Official ball for the National Women’s Soccer League.
- EA SPORTS FC™ BLACK / WHITE #2
- EA SPORTS FC™ BLUE / WHITE #2
- EA SPORTS FC™ RED / WHITE
Perfect for adding authenticity to your matches.
Gameplay Change
EA SPORTS listened to community feedback. Goalkeepers will now kick the ball out of play if a player excessively wastes time by passing back to them repeatedly.
This only targets unrealistic, repeated time-wasting – normal backpasses are unaffected. Finally, a smart solution to an annoying exploit.
Career Mode Features
Several quality-of-life improvements make managing your club smoother:
- European Standings Clarity: Added a missing separator in European competition standings, making it much easier to see which teams advance to playoffs.
- Job Auto-Watchlist: When you apply for a job at another club, that team is now automatically added to your watchlist.
- Men’s vs Women’s Team Labels: Labels now appear next to team crests in challenge descriptions, so you can clearly differentiate between men’s and women’s teams.
- Challenge Completion Clarity: A clearer description explains how saves and career progress work after finishing a challenge.
- Manager Job Security: Managers with low job security at the end of the season are now automatically upgraded to Okay status.
Career Mode Fixes
- Fixed an issue where managers were incorrectly assigned to a different team when selecting ICONs & Heroes during career creation.
- ICON players no longer request unrealistically low wages during contract negotiations – legends will now demand appropriate salaries.
- Fixed a bug where a league-winning team could be placed in the incorrect European competition (e.g., Champions League winners sent to Europa League).
- Addressed instances of incorrect or overlapping text.
Updated Kits
Every single Major League Soccer club (30 teams) and every National Women’s Soccer League club (14 teams) has received updated kits. This is a massive visual refresh for North American football in EA FC 26.
MLS Clubs (All 30 teams)
- Atlanta United
- Austin FC
- CF Montréal
- Charlotte FC
- Chicago Fire FC
- Colorado Rapids
- Columbus Crew
- D.C. United
- FC Cincinnati
- FC Dallas
- Houston Dynamo FC
- Inter Miami CF
- LA Galaxy
- Los Angeles FC
- Minnesota United FC
- Nashville SC
- New England Revolution
- New York City FC
- Orlando City SC
- Philadelphia Union
- Portland Timbers
- Real Salt Lake
- New York Red Bulls
- San Diego FC
- San Jose Earthquakes
- Seattle Sounders FC
- Sporting Kansas City
- St. Louis CITY SC
- Toronto FC
- Vancouver Whitecaps FC
NWSL Clubs (All 14 teams)
- Angel City FC
- Bay FC
- Chicago Red Stars
- NJ/NY Gotham FC
- Houston Dash
- Kansas City Current
- North Carolina Courage
- Orlando Pride
- Portland Thorns FC
- Racing Louisville FC
- San Diego Wave FC
- Seattle Reign FC
- Utah Royals
- Washington Spirit
If you play Career Mode in MLS or the NWSL, your saves just got a whole lot more authentic.
Buriram United Added
Southeast Asian football fans, this one’s for you. Buriram United – one of the most successful clubs in Thai and Southeast Asian history – has been added to EA FC 26 in the “Rest of World” section. This includes:
- Official brand name, logo, authentic home, away, and goalkeeper kits.
- Real-world players, including two with legacy real faces.
- Available in Kick Off and Career Mode.
The full squad includes notable names like Neil Etheridge (former Premier League goalkeeper) and Robert Žulj. This is a fantastic addition for players wanting to take a Thai giant to European glory in Career Mode.
Final Whistle
EA FC 26 Title Update v1.5.3 brings new real faces, boots, balls, kits, and Buriram United, while also improving Gameplay and Career Mode in ways that should make the game feel smoother and more complete.
Download the update, grab the April 7 squad update, and enjoy a fresher, more authentic EA FC 26 experience. ReFIFA will continue tracking every addition – stay tuned for more coverage.
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