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EA Sports has unveiled the first-ever Team of the Week (TOTW) for EA FC 26 officially, a milestone event as the much-awaited football simulation inches closer to its early access release. The news comes at the same time as the Ultimate Team Web App goes live, presenting players with their first taste of the content from the upcoming game before the September 19 early access.
The TOTW 1 squad features two of football’s most clinical strikers at the front and center. Manchester City’s Erling Haaland gets a stunning 91-rated inform card after his masterclass show in the Manchester derby, netting two goals against Manchester United. The Norwegian striker’s improved card features a rousing 87 pace, 92 shooting, and 89 physical stats, making him one of the most sought-after early-game assets.
Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane takes the second striker berth with a 90-rated card, a reward for his excellent two-goal showing against Hamburger SV. The England captain’s addition solidifies his status as one of the world’s leading forwards.
The team showcases EA Sports’ support for international representation in football, featuring players from diverse leagues and countries. AC Milan’s Luka Modrić is rewarded with an 85-rated card after scoring the winner vs. Bologna, earning him an inaugural season’s best performance as the Croatian maestro. Bayern Munich’s Lena Oberdorf, on the other hand, is given an 86-rated CDM card, showcasing the ongoing dominance of women’s football in the brand.
Atlético Madrid’s polymath Marcos Llorente occupies the 86-rated slot in one of three positions where he can play right-back, right midfield, or central midfield. His multi-position nature renders him exceptionally useful for Ultimate Team squad construction.
TOTW 1’s release occurs strategically contemporaneous with the early access phase of the game, establishing short-term market forces that have long contributed to increased card values. With fewer players opening the game early, the constrained supply of TOTW cards generally means premium pricing for high-end players such as Haaland and Kane.
The timing also coincides with the web app launch of Ultimate Team, enabling hardcore players to start trading and building squads before gaining complete access to the game. This early market action tends to set pricing trends that shape the overall Ultimate Team economy during the game’s lifetime.