EA Sports FC 26 Adds 10 Classic XI Squads
- Yash Choudhary

- 15 minutes ago
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EA Sports FC 26 looks deeper into football history with the inclusion of 10 new Classic XI squads, now playable across Kick Off and Kick Off Rush modes. The upgrade showcases famous eras from some of the world’s most prominent clubs and leagues, offering users fast access to football greats without needing to participate with Ultimate Team.
A New Way to Play with Legends
While Ultimate Team has long been the primary home for Icon and Hero players, Kick Off mode has provided only limited opportunities to use football's legendary players. EA has released ten Classic XI squads, each painstakingly curated to represent the golden age of its particular team, allowing fans to enjoy great talent in short, local matchups.
Each Classic XI composition combines Icon, Hero, and contemporary players to create "best of" squads for Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Juventus, Liverpool, and Real Madrid, as well as league-wide choices from the Premier League, Ligue 1, Bundesliga, La Liga, and Serie A.
EA Sports FC 26 All 10 Classic XI Squads Now Available
Classic XI: Bayern Munich
Neuer, Lahm, Beckenbauer, Lúcio, Lizarazu, Schweinsteiger, Matthäus, Musiala, Olise, Müller, Ribéry
Classic XI: Chelsea
Čech, James, Desailly, Carvalho, Ashley Cole, Makélélé, Zola, Lampard, Palmer, Drogba, Hazard
Classic XI: Juventus
Buffon, Thuram, Cannavaro, Chiellini, Zambrotta, Locatelli, Pirlo, Zidane, Baggio, Vialli, Del Piero
Classic XI: Liverpool
Alisson, Frimpong, Van Dijk, Carragher, Riise, Salah, Alonso, Gerrard, Barnes, Dalglish, Rush
Classic XI: Real Madrid
Casillas, Carvajal, Cannavaro, Hierro, Roberto Carlos, Kroos, Makélélé, Bellingham, Zidane, Raúl, Mbappé
Classic XI: Bundesliga
Kahn, Lahm, Beckenbauer, Köhler, Lizarazu, Matthäus, Rosický, Kroos, Okocha, Müller, Zé Roberto
Classic XI: La Liga
Casillas, Puyol, Hierro, Koeman, Figo, Alonso, Iniesta, Futre, Cruyff, Raúl, Zidane
Classic XI: Ligue 1
Čech, Thuram, Desailly, Blanc, Lizarazu, Pirès, Matuidi, Hazard, Ibrahimović, Ronaldinho, Henry
Classic XI: Premier League
Schmeichel, Carragher, Kompany, Ferdinand, Cole, Vieira, Lampard, Gerrard, Shearer, Rooney, Henry
Classic XI: Serie A
Buffon, Cafu, Maldini, Cannavaro, Zambrotta, Gullit, Pirlo, Zidane, Del Piero, Ronaldo, Maradona
Jeff Sharma, Vice President of Brand for EA SPORTS FC, said the update was created to honor the community’s passion for the sport’s past:
“We’re thrilled to bring these legendary teams to life in FC 26… for fans who lived these eras, and for the new generation discovering them for the first time.”
EA Sports FC 26 Showcase Goes Live Worldwide
Alongside the new squads, EA has released the EA Sports FC 26 Showcase, a free preview version of the game available now on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.
This global demo-style experience includes:
Kick Off with a curated list of major clubs
Clubs Rush, the fast-paced 5v5 social mode
Learn to Play, a guided introduction for new players
Progress made inside the Showcase transfers directly to the full game, making it a seamless entry point for newcomers.
EA Sports FC 26 Continues to Grow Its Legacy
With a 4.5/5 rating and acclaim for providing a "well-crafted experience," EA Sports FC 26 is already acknowledged as the best football simulation of its time. This latest upgrade not only expands gaming options, but also provides fans with a sentimental method to relive football's golden years.
Whether you're weaving through defenses with Ronaldinho, dictating the midfield with Gerrard, or slamming volleys with Shearer, the pitch never feels more timeless.



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