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For gamers, the game itself is the best measure of time: events represent days or weeks, and league or version updates signify the end of a month or even a season.

For example, in FC 26, due to the numerous regularly updated events, there are new weekly events every day of the week. Even if you forget what day of the week it is, you'll remember the moment you see the event icon in the game.

Team of the Week is one such event. It has been updated 12 times in FC 26, meaning approximately 3 months have passed since the game's initial release. Based on this, we will introduce you to the details of TOTW 12, to get the thirteenth week off right.

TOTW 12 Availability

This event updates on Wednesdays as usual, starting at 6 PM on December 3rd and lasting until the following Wednesday, December 10th. The event itself is not a playable challenge or mission, but rather brings you a new player roster.

How To Participate In TOTW 12?

This list compiles players who performed exceptionally well in real-world leagues over the past week (November 26th to December 3rd) and selects a portion of them to be added to various card packs within FC 26 as TOTW 12 players.

These players are:

• Lautaro Martínez - 89
• Ada Hegerberg - 88
• David Neres - 86
• Petrila - 86
• David Hancko - 86
• Thiaw - 86
• Ella Toone - 86
• Phil Foden - 86
• Wilms - 86
• Falcone - 85
• Karim Adeyemi - 85
• Moleiro - 84
• Pablo Fornals - 84
• Vincenzo Grifo - 84
• Onuachu - 83
• Allende - 83
• Salisu - 83
• Ozer - 83
• Beni - 83
• Tripic - 83
• Simms - 83
• Florian Thauvin - 83
• Pohjanpalo - 83

To acquire these players, you can directly exchange cards in the transfer market, or obtain card packs by playing games or exchanging for them. These packs may include TOTW 12 player cards.

How To Obtain TOTW 12 Players Through Other New Events?

Besides trading, there are many ways to obtain card packs, such as completing daily, weekly, and season goals, leveling up your season progression, and participating in various matches and challenges.

However, like TOTW, many of these events are time-limited and may not provide enough time to help you obtain TOTW 12 players. This is where the latest events, or at least those that started alongside TOTW 12, come in handy.

Thunderstruck Challenge 4

This SBC, like Thunderstruck Flash Event 4 (which will be discussed later), is part of EA FC 26 Black Friday promotion.

Thunderstruck Challenge 4 starts simultaneously with TOTW 12 and only lasts for three days in-game. As a repeatable SBC with a single lineup, completing the following challenges will earn you a Premium Gold Players Pack.

• Player Leagues: Maximum 4
• Number of players from the same country/region: Minimum 4
• Number of players from the same club: Minimum 3
• Rare players or TOTW players: Minimum 3
• Team OVR: Minimum 77
• Team chemistry: Minimum 31
• Team size: 11

Like other SBCs, Thunderstruck Challenge 4 tests the number and richness of your players. If you don't meet the requirements, you'll need to consume coins or points to redeem players.

Thunderstruck Flash Event 4

This event also starts at the same time as TOTW 12, but has a shorter playtime, only available for two days in Ultimate Team. It is also part of Live Event match mode.

This event also has restrictions on the players you can use. You must have at least one player from each of the following categories, regardless of whether they are in your starting lineup or substitute lineup:

• Ratings Reload player
• Cornerstones player
• Ultimate Scream player
• Festival of Football: Captains player

Once you've assembled your lineup, you can start matchmaking to battle against other players' teams, or you can match with friends in co-op mode. The first team to score two goals wins, making the game very fast-paced.

However, to earn the event rewards, simply winning isn't enough. You must also meet the following specific requirements to earn the corresponding card packs:

• Win 1 match: 2x 83+ Rare Gold Players Pack
• Score at least 1 goal in 3 matches: 2x 84+ Rare Gold Players Pack
• Completing both of above requirements: Pink Lightning Evolution item, which provides a cosmetic effect.

It's worth noting that there's an overall Thunderstruck: Flash Completionist objective in the game, and completing Thunderstruck Flash Event 4 is part of that objective. After completing all four Thunderstruck Flash Events, you'll also receive:

• An untradeable 85-rated Thunderstruck Juan Jesus CB card
• 4x 86+ Rare Gold Players Pack

Of course, these are just a few of the known new events. FIFA 26 will undoubtedly release more limited-time missions before TOTW 12 ends; all you need to do is pay attention to their timings and mechanics and complete them.

In fact, based on the requirements of Thunderstruck Challenge 4, you'll find that if you diligently acquire this week's TOTW players, it will effectively boost your TOTW unlocking progress for next week. Therefore, participating in TOTW is very important.

We hope this information will help you continue playing FC 26. Thank you for reading.

If you don't have time to earn card packs by playing games yourself, a better option is to buy FC 26 coins at trusted store IGGM! With enough coins, most cards and packs can be easily obtained, allowing you to acquire TOTW 12 players faster!

While FIFA boasts a vast inventory of player cards based on real-world players, if these cards remained unchanged, you'd eventually lose interest, especially since the players' real-world performance is constantly evolving.

Therefore, from the inception of the evolution mechanism to the current FC 26, the development team has consistently strived to provide players with more opportunities to improve their attributes through this system.

This time, we'll introduce FUT 26 Wing Wizards Evolution. How does this evolution work, and which players should take advantage of this upgrade opportunity? We'll explain.

Evolution Mechanism Overview

This mechanism allows you to permanently upgrade players who meet the evolution requirements by completing specific challenges or objectives. These players typically have a low to medium OVR, and their positions vary depending on the evolution event.

As a mechanism inherited from previous versions of the game, evolution events are the core of building and strengthening your team in FUT 26, giving you the opportunity to customize and improve weaker players, increasing your win rate without acquiring new players.

Wing Wizards Evolution Schedule

This evolution event will run for 21 days, has started on November 9th, 2025. This ample duration means you'll have plenty of time to carefully select players without interfering with other FC 26 events.

How Does This Event Work?

Wing Wizards Evolution belongs to Ultimate Team mode and aims to provide opportunities to improve your low-rated wingers. PlayStyles, base attributes, and OVR can all be improved, so don't miss out!

To unlock this evolution, you need 20,000 FC 26 coins. If you don't have enough, you can consume 300 FC points. To participate, the player must be a right winger and meet the following conditions:

• OVR cannot exceed 79
• PlayStyles maximum 10
• Cannot be a World Tour Silver Superstars Icon player

Based on this, player evolutions are generally divided into two types. One type is the evolution at various levels obtained through leveling up after unlocking, and the other type requires you to complete relevant challenges with that player.

Level 1 upgrades:

• RW Inside Forward++
• Reactions +6 (Max 89)
• Shooting +7 (Max 85)
• Agility +10 (Max 88)

Level 2 upgrades:

• Reactions +6 (Max 89)
• Passing +10 (Max 86)
• Stamina +10 (Max 90)
• Balance +10 (Max 87)
• Dribbling +10 (Max 86)

Level 3 upgrades:

• Skill moves +2 star
• Weak Foot +1 star
• RW Winger+
• Press Proven PlayStyle
• Quickstep PlayStyle

Level 4 upgrades:

• RW Wide Playmaker+
• Tiki Taka PlayStyle
• Pace +10 (Max 90)
• Composure +10 (Max 87)
• Ball control +10 (Max 86)

All challenge requirements are as follows:

• Challenge 1: Win two matches in Squad Battles/Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events on minimum Semi Pro difficulty using your active player.
• Challenge 2: Play three matches in Squad Battles/Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events on minimum Semi Pro difficulty using your active player.
• Challenge 3: Play three matches in Squad Battles/Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events on minimum Semi Pro difficulty using your active player.
• Challenge 4: Win three matches in Squad Battles/Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events on minimum Semi Pro difficulty using your active player.

Which Players Should You Choose For This Evolution?

The first player we recommend is Adama Traoré. His strength lies in his high speed, with a rating of 96 and a current OVR of 76, meeting the requirements for Wing Wizards Evolution.

You can expect to redeem about four attribute boosts for him, such as two quick steps, basic pressure, and weak foot, and possibly even a five-star skill. Whether you can acquire a new PlayStyle depends on how many you already have (maximum 5).

Nevertheless, these attribute boosts are enough to make Adama a more valuable asset in FC 26 future matches. He will increase the team's scoring chances with his increased speed and attacking power.

Daizen Maeda's OVR is 79, just barely passing. His base attributes are also heavily reliant on speed, with other aspects like dribbling, shooting, and physical attributes also performing well.

If you evolve him, he should have the potential to become a new all-rounder, capable of handling different situations well and stabilizing your team's performance.

However, this player is unique in that previous evolution events also suited him well. So, if you've already evolved Daizen, you can choose OVR 76 Daniel James or other similar players as a replacement.

While Francisco Conceição's shooting ability is slightly lacking, he's still worth evolving considering his overall performance. Donyell Malen is also a good choice; his playing style is very solid, and he will become even more reliable after evolution.

As for Diogo Martins, his goals are spectacular, and his OVR is projected to reach 86 after evolution. While this isn't an exceptionally high number, it's quite good for the player's existing overall abilities. If you already have him, don't hesitate to upgrade him.

More player options and their OVR as follows:

• Maximilian Beier: 79
• Brennan Johnson: 79
• Amad Diallo: 79
• Ismaila Sarr: 79
• Estevao: 78
• Kuhn: 78
• Geny Catamo: 78
• Elena Julve: 78
• Yankuba Minteh: 77
• Endrick: 77
• Franco Mastantuono: 77

While the overall evolution potential of Wing Wizards Evolution is expected to be difficult to realize in the future, it's at least helpful for players who excel at curved shots and are suited for the later stages of the season.

Special Strategies

Besides choosing different players to evolve, you can also choose an evolution chain strategy. This strategy allows you to apply multiple evolutions to the same player to maximize their attributes and OVR.

However, considering that almost every evolution requires a certain OVR, this strategy requires you to find potential players and plan carefully from the very first season of the game. Therefore, it's more suitable for experienced players with sufficient patience.

That concludes this introduction. If you have a suitable winger in your card pool and enough points or coins, get started!

The highly anticipated Ultimate Scream event in FC 26 has recently revealed the available players for two teams. This means you have more options to strengthen your team during the event, as these players have periodic attribute boosts.

Unlocking players requires enough coins or consuming time completing relevant SBCs, which you may not have. Therefore, you need to choose suitable players and place them in the weaker positions on your team to maximize the value of Ultimate Scream.

Based on this, we will introduce the most worthwhile players for each position below.

Center Back

The first Ultimate Scream CB player we recommend for this position is Van De Ven from Netherlands. His advantage lies in having both Anticipate PlayStyle+ and Defender Plus PlayStyle.

More importantly, after evolution, you can further equip him with Jockey PlayStyle+, making him even more unstoppable. However, to be honest, even without this evolution, Van De Ven is already agile enough.

To acquire this player, you'll need approximately 90,000 FC 26 coins. Compared to other players, this is a relatively friendly requirement, especially considering you should have accumulated a considerable number of coins by now if you've been playing regularly.

If your budget allows, you can also consider the following players:

• Rio Ferdinand
• Sol Campbell
• Nemanja Vidić

Full-Backs

For Ultimate Scream full-backs, it's recommended to use a mix of right and left backs to create a more offensive full-back lineup. More specifically, completing SBC to acquire Wesley is a good option.

This Brazilian RB is currently available in FUT 26 for only 20,000-30,000 coins, making him ideal for players who consumed too many coins in the previous month or didn't have time to farm.

Other right-back options we recommend include Achraf Hakimi and Jules Koundé. Their common advantage lies in their excellent physical attributes, which can intimidate opposing players with their size.

As for the left-back, Nuno Mendes, who plays for Paris SG, is the first choice. Other good alternatives include Jordi Alba and Balde. The final choice depends on your team's configuration and your budget.

Central Defensive Midfielder

As a key position connecting defense and attack, CDM player must control the tempo of the game by disrupting the opponent's attack. For this, you should prioritize recruiting Ultimate Scream players with strong stamina and tactical awareness.

While this seems tricky, FC 26 doesn't lack excellent CDMs, especially after Ultimate Scream's periodic enhancements. Your options are plentiful. The following players are worth considering:

• Sergio Busquets
• Camavinga
• Kimmich
• Marchisio

Among them, we highly recommend Camavinga's evolved card. This means he can use Tiki Taka Playstyle, quickly transitioning from defense to attack through passing, effectively counter-attacking and breaking down the opponent's defense.

Central Midfielder

As a versatile player excelling in both attack and defense, a CM should possess reliable ball control and passing abilities to maintain control of the ball and the game's tempo.

Based on this, in FIFA 26 Ultimate Scream, we highly recommend Kevin De Bruyne. His high passing rating of 93, combined with the Incisive Pass PlayStyle, allows him to dominate possession and passing in midfield.

Other Ultimate Scream CM options should prioritize players with Tiki Taka Playstyle, as it remains one of the most powerful playstyles in FC 26. Possible players include:

• Frenkie de Jong
• Reijnders
• Mariona (new)

Central Attacking Midfielder

If you choose the new Griezmann, his exquisite passing technique and highly threatening long passes will give you peace of mind in CAM position. Other similar options include the newly added João Félix.

If your budget allows, we highly recommend recruiting Leonel Messi directly. If you prefer a more versatile and faster-paced CAM, you can choose between Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmatí.

Right Winger

One of the best options for this position is Lamine Yamal, not only because of his outstanding ability, but also because he's currently available for under 100,000 coins. Rodrygo from the same league is also a good choice, excelling at both LW and RW.

Other recommended RW players include Mohamed Salah and Al Owairan, both performing well; you can choose freely based on your needs.

Left Winger

Besides Rodrygo, Nico Williams is another Ultimate Scream player who delivers excellent performances in both RW and LW, and he's also available for under 100,000 coins.

If you have more coins, consider Rafael Leão, as he can utilize a five-star skill move in matches, improving your team's overall win rate with a more skillful playing style and ability.

Striker

As the primary scorer, the striker position is crucial. While the game features many star strikers, developing synergy with your other players is more important.

With this in mind, you can recruit as many higher-tier strikers as possible from FIFA 26 Ultimate Scream, such as Ousmane Dembélé, based on your remaining budget.

However, if your budget is limited, you can also acquire Sophia Wilson for under 100,000 coins.

The above is our recommended list of the best players for each position in Ultimate Scream, but this is not a fixed list, as there are no absolutely good or bad players; it all depends on how you arrange and use them.

In short, the event is time-limited, so if you have enough time and coins, quickly recruit your favorite Ultimate Scream players and achieve more victories in various competitive modes! Good luck!

While football is just a sport, its specific gameplay is almost like a battle dedicated to the pitch. Whether you're a real football player or just enjoying EA FC 26, you need to understand the offensive and defensive techniques involved in the game.

Generally speaking, if you want to score more goals as an attacking player by landing more accurate shots and scoring more points for your team, you need to master attacking skills.

And "attack" actually consists of multiple elements, including passing, dribbling, shooting, and playmaking.

Based on these offensive elements, this article will introduce several attacking techniques that can increase your scoring chances in FIFA 26.

L1 Stop

This technique gets its name from the fact that it requires L1 button on PS controllers. More specifically, L1 Stop is related to passing and dribbling. It makes your movements unpredictable during play, making it harder for opponents to anticipate your attacks.

Press L1 button (or LB button on Xbox) without any other actions, and your player will come to a complete stop and begin facing the goal. Then, your player will quickly turn around without any left stick movement.

If you then pass directly to the striker, a through pass after pressing L1 button is even more effective. This allows your player to come to a complete stop, remaining calmer, and without any additional pressure.

As for L1 Stop's effectiveness with dribbling, it's useful if you find yourself losing the ball to the opposing defender if you continue in the direction you're moving.

By quickly pressing L1 button, you can use L1 Stop with a bouncing ball, a reverse bouncing ball, or even a skill move. Once you've come to a complete stop, your player will have ample vision to execute a thorough pass.

If you're using it for dribbling, you can use a skill move to get past the opposing defender after your player has come to a complete stop with L1 Stop.

Related: EA FC 26 Best Defensive Tips | Offside Traps, Player Switching, Tackling & Tactical Fouls Guide

Lofted Through Pass

The lofted through pass is extremely effective in EA FC 26, effectively disrupting the opposing team's attacking plans. This technique causes the ball to fly into open space and be lifted off the ground, making it more difficult for defenders to intercept.

Also, if you want to play a through a pass between two defenders, Lofted Through Pass can accomplish this.

It's worth noting that if you see your opponent using this technique and want to prevent it, you can consume FIFA 26 coins to recruit players with Incisive Pass Playstyle to help you. For other players, preventing this technique isn't 100% effective.

To complete this move, double-click the triangle button on a PlayStation controller or Y button on your Xbox controller. This indicates the amount of force you want to apply to the through ball.

First Time Pass

This passing technique is actually very similar to Tiki Taka Playstyle, the key being that you actively lure the opponent into attacking from behind or close range.

On Xbox controller, press R1 or RB to see the player you're targeting with the analog stick receiving the ball from close range. Pressing L1 or LB will show that player attempting to attack from behind or pass after your player passes the ball.

By holding L1 and R1, you can have your players swerve to create more attacking space or have them make quick passes. In short, you need to find ways to get your players to cut in from behind or get closer to the receiving point.

Shot Cancel

FUT 26 has a moving goalkeeper mechanic. If they even move slightly, the ball will be saved. Therefore, if you want to shoot in the penalty area while facing them, it's best to learn Shot Cancel strategy.

After canceling your shot, you can see if the opponent moves their goalkeeper. If they do, shoot at the near post; if not, shoot at the far post. This clearly shifts the initiative back to you.

However, it's important to note that this technique should only be used against a moving goalkeeper and when you have ample space and time. Overuse will only increase your opponent's defense.

To use Shot Cancel, press R2 and L2 buttons simultaneously on PlayStation, or RT & LT buttons simultaneously on Xbox. If you then decide to shoot, you must press R2 and L2 buttons simultaneously.

Flare Pass

If you're attacking and the opposing defender is nearby, you can use Flare Pass to escape this situation, giving your players more space before passing the ball. This skill is used quite frequently in high-level leagues.

To use it, hold down R1 and L1, then flick the right stick to the right or left of your player. Note that you must pass the ball after your player has performed a skill move, which makes the pass less predictable and faster.

Driven Ground Cross

This cross allows you to arc the ball around the opposing defender, ensuring it reaches your player. This is particularly effective if your formation features two wings.

Or, when you're preparing for a counterattack, such as when your winger is dribbling the ball and you see your striker on the defensive line, a cross from the winger to the striker can lead to many goals.

To perform a Driven Ground Cross, hold down R1 and L1 simultaneously, then cross twice. The first button determines the desired force, while the second button adds a slight arc to Driven Ground Cross.

That's all for this tutorial. Hopefully, these tips will help you improve your FUT 26 match win rate and earn more rewards!

While mastering the tricks, you'd better buy more cheap FC 26 coins at IGGM, so that you can always exchange for reliable players who you think can use attacking skills more skillfully to shoot and score goals in the game.