EA Sports is already preparing the next big content drop in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team, and early leaks suggest a major promo is on the way. After the success of FUT Birthday, the spotlight now shifts to a fresh event—Festival of Football: Answer The Call.
This upcoming promo is expected to bring a strong lineup of international stars, new special cards, and another wave of high-value content for Ultimate Team players.
What Is FoF: Answer The Call in EA FC 26?
Festival of Football: Answer The Call continues the FoF theme introduced earlier in the cycle. This promo focuses on international football, which means you can expect players from top national teams rather than club-based chemistry setups.
That shift usually opens the door to:
- Unique squad-building options
- Meta international players
- Strong chemistry links across leagues
If you enjoyed previous FoF promos, this one follows a similar structure but with updated cards and power levels.
EA FC 26 FoF: Answer The Call Release Date
EA Sports follows a predictable schedule for Ultimate Team promos, and this one sticks to that pattern.
- Release Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
- Time: 6 PM GMT
That timing aligns with the standard Friday content drop for new promos in EA FC 26 .
Once the promo goes live, packs will update instantly, and players can start pulling special FoF cards.
Leaked FoF: Answer The Call Players (Team 1)
Leaks from reliable sources have already revealed a large portion of the Team 1 lineup. While stats are still predictions, the player list looks stacked.
Headline Players
- Jude Bellingham
- N’Golo Kanté
- Julián Álvarez
- Nico Williams
- Leroy Sané
- João Neves
- Ryan Gravenberch
These names alone suggest a strong meta impact, especially in midfield and attack.
Full Leaked Player List
Here’s the full list of players expected in Team 1:
- Jude Bellingham
- Leroy Sané
- João Neves
- Ryan Gravenberch
- Nico Williams
- Julián Álvarez
- N’Golo Kanté
- Xavi Simons
- Sandro Tonali
- Alejandro Grimaldo
- Harry Maguire
- Mateo Kovačić
- Jean-Philippe Mateta
- Roony Bardghji
- Nuno Tavares
- Salem Al Dawsari
- Angelo Stiller
- Sofyan Amrabat
- Josip Šutalo
- Leonardo Spinazzola
- Ilias Akhomach
- David Raya
- Karim Adeyemi
- Weston McKennie
- Jens Petter Hauge
- Giovani Lo Celso
- Marcos Acuña
- Tariq Lamptey
- Mark McKenzie
- Ronald Araújo
- Roman Yaremchuk
- Michał Skóraś
- Moustapha Seidu
- Marcus Pedersen
- Finn Azaz
- Che Adams
- Ryan Christie
- Saleh Al Birekan
- Cristian Manea
- César Chávez
- Liam Moore
- Lloyd Kelly
This lineup includes both elite-tier players and usable mid-tier options, which is typical for promo squads .
Will There Be Team 2?
Right now, EA hasn’t confirmed the duration. However, based on previous promos, there are two likely scenarios:
- One-week promo: Only Team 1
- Two-week promo: Team 1 + Team 2
Most expectations lean toward a two-week event, especially if it aligns with international fixtures.
What to Expect at Launch
When the promo goes live, you can expect:
- New special cards in packs
- Limited-time SBCs
- Objectives with rewards
- Promo-themed packs
You should also prepare coins or packs in advance if you plan to target specific players.
If you’re planning upgrades or saving packs, this is the moment to prepare. Once the promo drops, competition will increase, and market prices will shift quickly. Play Now!
