Launch confirmed and schedule clarified: the Future Stars Team 2 is now available in EA SPORTS FC 26, with a launch planned on FC Mobile from February 19. This second installment highlights emerging talents from men’s and women’s football, in line with the “future stars” philosophy energizing the video game cycle this season. On the menu: a highly anticipated new team, thematic Objectives linked to the Youth Cup, Evolutions to boost cards, and a batch of SBCs to animate week 2. Players on PC and consoles can start immediately, while mobile game enthusiasts will follow on iOS and Android.
The competitive context is intensifying around the Future Stars Youth Cup: rack up matches, complete “play-and-win” Objectives, and earn Packs as well as Evolutions. The reward: an additional Academy contract to create a second evolving player. A rare opportunity that sharpens strategies, like “Maya”, a fictional coach of an ultimate club planning upgrades position by position for weekend leagues. Between careful resource management and choosing versatile profiles, the advantage is built from this week, ahead of the mobile activation in February. Game on.
EA SPORTS FC 26: Future Stars Team 2 in play, what to remember
The rollout of the new team adds a layer of variety to competitive modes. Future Stars 2 cards cover key profiles: modernized defenders capable of playing out from the back, box-to-box midfielders, creative wingers, and opportunistic goalscorers. This diversity allows for useful hybrid builds in three- or four-defender systems. From a meta point of view, the focus is on explosiveness, passing quality, and game reading, three axes that mesh with the week’s Evolutions.
To maintain the pace, EA also schedules Squad Building Challenges. Rewards align with the Future Stars cycle, encouraging managers to invest their coins and fodders smartly. It’s the perfect moment to structure a competitive core ready to withstand the season’s end. Result: dense but readable content that values planning.
Availability and schedule: FC 26 from now, FC Mobile on February 19
Team 2 cards are active from today on EA SPORTS FC 26. They will arrive on FC Mobile on February 19, extending the experience on the go. Mobile players will find thematic content adapted, continuing the events from the PC/console version. By combining sessions, progression remains smooth: a match on console at home, then a quick mobile game session to complete an Objective milestone during the commute.
Planning tip: synchronizing market purchases and SBCs just before peak times improves investment returns. This routine also applies to mobile, where demand intensifies during card reveals.
Complete list of talents: the new Future Stars Team 2
The selection covers major leagues, with a balance between confirmed promises and revelations. To optimize your links, target league/nationality synergy first, then complement with profiles fitting your system.
- Eli Junior Kroupi (AFC Bournemouth)
- Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal)
- Fermin López (FC Barcelona)
- Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid)
- Lennart Karl (FC Bayern Munich)
- Can Uzun (Eintracht Frankfurt)
- Tarciane (OL Lyonnaises)
- Aggie Beever-Jones (Chelsea)
- Nico Paz (Como)
- Jack McGlynn (Houston Dynamo FC)
- Riley Tiernan (Angel City)
- Joe Gelhardt (Hull City)
- Jaden Philogene (Ipswich Town)
- Abdul Fatawu (Leicester City)
- Carlos Baleba (Brighton & Hove Albion)
- Robin Roefs (Sunderland)
- Wilson Odobert (Tottenham Hotspur)
- Olivia Smith (Arsenal)
- Maghnes Akliouche (AS Monaco)
- Mamadou Sangaré (RC Lens)
- Luka Vušković (Hamburger SV)
- Loreen Bender (Bayer 04 Leverkusen)
- Jorthy Mokio (Ajax)
- Wesley França (Roma)
- Manaka Matsukubo (North Carolina Courage)
- Lilly Reale (Gotham FC)
- Alberto Moleiro (Villarreal CF)
- Andreia Jacinto (Real Sociedad)
- Esmee Brugts (FC Barcelona)
- António Silva (Benfica)
- Ricardo Pepi (PSV)
Key point: the combined presence of technical and athletic profiles facilitates tactical adjustments in matches, especially against low blocks.
Future Stars Youth Cup: Objectives, Packs, and Evolutions not to miss
The side event Future Stars Youth Cup offers victory- and playtime-oriented Objectives. Milestones grant Packs and Evolutions to strengthen the squad. Completing the Objectives group especially unlocks the Future Stars Academy Contract Evolution, allowing the creation of a second Academy player. This mechanic changes the game for expanded rosters.
Example on the field: “Maya” first invests in an evolving center-back to secure the build-up, then prepares a powerful winger as option B. This dual axis limits gaps in knockout formats. The consistency gain is visible from the second set of matches.
Remember: validating milestones in the order that matches your gameplay weaknesses immediately optimizes the win/loss ratio.
Week 2 SBC: strategies to maximize rewards
New SBCs arrive throughout the week: thematic Challenge SBCs with Future Stars items, ICON and Hero SBCs to structure the core, plus targeted Flashback SBCs. Recommended approach: start with challenges offering high immediate value, recycle duplicates through low-tier segments, then aim for ICON/Hero pieces capable of holding up to competitive final stages.
Winning schedule: prioritize offer windows when the market is most active. Sell rising cards, reinvest profits into useful fodders for notoriously demanding segments. By doing so, “Maya” lines up her first meta 11 without compromising liquidity. Team/league cohesion remains the ultimate multiplier.
Multi-platform experience: from console to mobile without losing track
EA SPORTS FC 26 is available on PC and consoles, while FC Mobile ensures continuity on iOS and Android. Without aiming to replicate the home version feature for feature, the mobile game allows staying connected to the event, completing light objectives, and following card releases. This complementarity supports daily engagement, essential as community competitions intensify.
Use case: a squad management session in the evening, quick adjustments in the morning on mobile, then a key match at noon. This tempo makes optimization natural and maintains the progression curve. In the end, access flexibility becomes a real competitive advantage.
When is Future Stars Team 2 available?
Cards are active right now in EA SPORTS FC 26, with a launch on FC Mobile on February 19.
What does the Future Stars Youth Cup offer?
Objectives focused on victory and playtime, offering Packs, Evolutions, and the Academy Contract Evolution to create a second Academy player.
What types of SBCs are planned during week 2?
Thematic Challenge SBCs, ICON and Hero SBCs, as well as Flashback SBCs aligned with the Future Stars event.
Is the content accessible on mobile?
Yes. FC Mobile will offer content related to the event from February 19, playable on iOS and Android.
How to optimize your squad with Team 2?
First aim for league/nationality cohesion, integrate 1 to 2 evolving profiles via the Youth Cup, then consolidate with high-yield SBCs (ICON/Hero).