As the 2026 World Cup intensifies, EA Sports FC 26's Festival of Football series welcomes a major new chapter - Glory Hunters (June 26 - July 10). This limited-time event pays tribute to legends and current stars who have left indelible marks on the World Cup stage, and most excitingly, it completely changes the gameplay logic of player cards.
The biggest highlight of this event is the introduction of a PlayStyle customization mechanism - players can freely adjust PlayStyles of specific player cards to achieve personalized tactical configurations. This article will guide you through this event and help you acquire a large number of high-quality cards at the lowest cost.
Player Cards with Customizable PlayStyles
One significant difference between Glory Hunters and previous EA FC 26 events is that the player cards you obtain this time are customizable. Specifically, the cards you currently acquire will only have basic attributes such as speed, dribbling, and shooting. The PlayStyle, which determines whether they play aggressively or conservatively on the field, is determined by you.
While the introduction of PlayStyles was intended by the studio to more accurately recreate players' iconic real-world performances in the game, some issues seem to have arisen. The system automatically assigns PlayStyles to players, which sometimes doesn't align with the player's base attributes or the player's desired performance, leading to long-standing frustrations.
However, with the release of Glory Hunters, this problem is perfectly resolved. You can assign a more powerful PlayStyle+ to your top players, or adjust PlayStyles to place players who don't belong in a particular position into your desired role.
Next, we'll briefly discuss how to customize a player's PlayStyle and PlayStyle+, both of which rely on the newly added PlayStyles/PlayStyles+ Lab. You can customize different styles for the same card, and it's currently free. Note that customized player cards cannot be traded on the market, but you can remove the style using the undo function before selling them.
Key Players Overview
Glory Hunters is a themed event launched by FUT 26 to coincide with the 2026 World Cup, focusing on players who have made history on the World Cup stage. The event will last for two weeks, with all player cards released in batches in two phases: Team 1 (June 26th to July 3rd) and Team 2 (July 3rd to July 10th).
The game's official website has already confirmed the four leading players for this event in the in-game loading screen. They are all top-tier cards with an overall rating of 97: Neymar Jr, Lionel Messi, Virgil van Dijk, and Ousmane Dembélé.
It's worth mentioning that this 2026 World Cup may be Messi's last, and his performance in the group stage a few days ago was truly amazing. Whether you're a die-hard fan or not, this special Glory Hunters card is highly valuable for both collection and gameplay, and shouldn't be missed.
In addition, Team 1 also includes powerful players such as Bruno Fernandes (97), Tijjani Reijnders (97), Federico Valverde (96), and N'Golo Kanté (96), making the overall lineup quite impressive.
Card Acquisition Methods
Complete Missions
Completing missions in FIFA 26 is the most reliable source of free card packs. At the start of the event, you should prioritize checking and clearing the missions section, as these often offer direct high-quality card packs and Festival of Football tokens to redeem for even more rewards:
- Weekly Rush Points: x1 2x 89+ Rare Gold Players Pack
- African Pride: x1 4x 86+ Rare Gold Players Pack
- Festival of Football: Home Colours League: x1 2x 85+ Rare Gold Players Pack
- Festival of Football: Home Colours League: x1 94+ FOF GOTG Guarantee Pack
The above list only includes a portion of the missions; the actual number of missions and the number of card packs obtainable are quite substantial. Furthermore, it's been revealed that the card drop rate for card packs seems higher during the event than usual, so players who have been saving up card packs can try their luck during this period.
SBC Rewards
SBC are another reliable way to obtain card packs in FIFA 26. SBC, or Squad Building Challenges, is a type of challenge mission in the game that requires you to build a team that meets specific requirements and submit it to receive various rewards, including player card packs.
For example, in the 1 of 4 93+ UEFA Winners & TOTS Player Pick event, there's a mission called Exchange an 89-Rated Squad, which rewards you with a Premium Gold Pack, potentially containing Glory Hunters cards.
Transfer Market
The last method I recommend using is when you haven't gotten the player you want. This method is the most direct but also the most expensive - use FC 26 coins to gain directly from the Transfer Market. However, the prices of these newly released cards may be inflated during the event, so it's best to wait until the event is over and players have acquired their desired players.
Glory Hunters is not just a card update, but a revolution in tactical freedom. Through PlayStyle customization, you can finally make players truly serve the style of play you want. Through missions, SBC, and patiently waiting in the market, free-to-play or low-spending players have a real chance to obtain top-tier cards. Good luck opening packs, managers! See you on the field!
