EA FC 26 World Cup Mode Release Date Confirmed

EA Sports has confirmed the release date for the World Cup update coming to EA FC 26. The mode, titled The World’s Game, will go live on June 4, 2026, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on June 11.

The confirmation came from an unlikely place. PlayStation’s official blog post for the Days of Play 2026 event included a note about EA FC 26 content for June. Tucked into the PlayStation Plus games lineup section, the blog confirmed: “Available in-game from June 4, The World’s Game update introduces a brand-new international tournament mode with 48 national teams and new authentic stadiums to play in.”

No FIFA License, But a Full Tournament Mode

EA Sports does not hold an official license for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. So The World’s Game is EA’s own version of the tournament, separate from FIFA’s branding. Since EA couldn’t get the FIFA licensing, it won’t be an official World Cup game mode. Instead, expect a generic international tournament with the same format and teams as the official summer tournament.

That said, the update still brings a lot. 48 national teams will be playable in the new update, a 19-team boost from the currently available 29.

What’s Included in The World’s Game Update

The update introduces a brand new international tournament mode with 48 national teams and new authentic stadiums to play in. Players can also take on international-themed Manager Live Challenges and step into Player Career with new international ICONs and Heroes.

National teams will be playable across multiple modes, including quick matches with friends, online matches, and Ultimate Team.

The update also adds new stadiums, official Adidas match balls, and legacy faces for dozens of players. Brazil has already been confirmed as one of the teams joining the game with the update, with more announcements expected before June 4.

FC Mobile Gets It First

The World’s Game update for FC Mobile was confirmed to launch on May 27. The mode on mobile features more than 50 authentic national teams and includes the World’s Game Tournament, EA’s own version of the World Cup. All national teams will be playable in Quick Match with friends, online matches against other players, and Ultimate Team mode.

The console release follows on June 4, giving players a full week before the real tournament starts.

EA FC 26 Available Free on PlayStation Plus Through June 16

EA Sports FC 26 will remain available as a PlayStation Plus Monthly Game through June 16. That means PS Plus subscribers who haven’t tried the game yet can pick it up for free and have The World’s Game update ready to go as soon as it drops.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins June 11 in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.