Another day, another meaningful update for EA FC 26. Title Update 1.6.1 is now live on all platforms (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch), bringing mostly stability fixes – but also a major quality‑of‑life addition for Career Mode fans.
You can now select a national team to manage directly within Live Start Points, giving you instant access to The World’s Game (World Cup 2026) tournament from the moment you start a new save.
Additionally, the June 2 squad update has added a wave of new players – including the long‑awaited Neymar Jr. – and removed several others. Let’s break down everything that’s new.
EA FC 26 Title Update 1.6.1
The patch notes are short but sweet:
- Addressed various stability issues that could have occurred across modes.
- More importantly: after installing TU1.6.1, when you start a Manager Career – Live Start Points save, you will now be able to select a national team to manage in addition to your club. Simply choose your manager and club, then press (X) to pick a national team.
All 60 national teams are available, neatly divided by continent: Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, and South America.
This means you can jump directly into The World’s Game (World Cup 2026) tournament mode from within your Live Start Points career – no extra menus or waiting. It’s a seamless way to experience international football alongside your club duties.
New Squad Update
A companion squad update dropped on June 2, 2026 across all platforms, adding a host of new players (great one with real face) and removing others to keep rosters current.
Added Players
- Neymar Jr – Brazil
- Weverton – Brazil
- José Manuel López – Argentina
- Agustín Canobbio – Uruguay
- Emiliano Martínez – Uruguay
- Jackson Porozo – Ecuador
- Isidro Pitta – Paraguay
- Derrick Luckassen – Ghana
- Mladen Jurkas – Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Avazbek Ulmasaliev – Uzbekistan
- Jakhongir Urozov – Uzbekistan
- Sherzod Esanov – Uzbekistan
- Bekhruz Karimov – Uzbekistan
- Tete Yengi – Australia
- Kamogelo Sebelebele – South Africa
- Bradley Cross – South Africa
- Mohamed Alaa – Egypt
- Hugo Sochůrek – Sparta Praha
- Quim Junyent – UD Almería
- Marc Aznar – SD Huesca
- Pablo Osán – SD Huesca
- Javi Antras – Córdoba CF
- Víctor Chumachenko – FC Andorra
- Pablo Arana – Cádiz CF
Removed Players
- Hugo Souza – Brazil
- Marcel Ruiz – Mexico
- Alexander Djiku – Ghana
- Mathías Villasanti – Paraguay
- Cho Yu Min – Korea Republic
- Thapelo Morena – South Africa
- Patrick Maswanganyi – South Africa
- José Hurtado – Ecuador
- Ruslanbek Jiyanov – Uzbekistan
- Khozhimat Erkinov – Uzbekistan
- Kuvondik Ruziev – Uzbekistan
- Ibrokhimkhalil Yuldoshev – Uzbekistan
- Aqtay Abdallah – Egypt
- Osman Hadžikić – Bosnia and Herzegovina
Neymar Is Back – What You Need to Know
The headline addition is undoubtedly Neymar Jr. Now available as a free agent (and also integrated into Brazil’s national team roster), he arrives with an 83 OVR rating and plays at CAM.
His return has been highly anticipated for weeks, and he’s now ready to lead your front line in Career Mode, Ultimate Team, or The World’s Game tournament.
How to Access the New Content
- Title Update 1.6.1 will download automatically. Check your console or PC for the update.
- June 2 squad update should also be applied automatically after TU1.6.1. If not, manually check for updates.
- To manage a national team in Career Mode, start a new Live Start Points save, select your club and manager, then press (X) to choose your nation.
Final Whistle
Title Update 1.6.1 may be small in patch notes, but the ability to manage any national team directly from Live Start Points is a game‑changer for Career Mode enthusiasts.
Combined with the June 2 squad update that finally adds Neymar Jr. back to the game, EA FC 26 feels more complete than ever.
With all 60 national teams now fully integrated into Live Start Points, you can jump straight into The World’s Game tournament without any detours.
Update your game, start a new career, and lead your chosen nation to glory. The world’s game is waiting.
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