EA Sports FC 26 Adds 10 Classic XI Squads

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.