All FC 26 World Cup Winners players and release date

EA Sports is bringing Spain's 2026 World Cup-winning squad to FC 26 Ultimate Team as a special promo, with the cards expected to drop within the next day or two.

These "World Cup Winners" items commemorate La Roja's tournament victory and are set to arrive 48 hours after the final match—meaning later today or tomorrow, based on EA's usual timing for winner promos.

What's in the squad

The promo features 16 of Spain's key players, all boosted to elite ratings. Yamal leads the pack with 98 pace and 99 dribbling, while Rodri gets a 99 in both passing and defending. Every card comes with five PlayStyle Plus traits, making them immediately relevant in the current Ultimate Team meta.

Here's the thing: actually getting these cards will take serious luck. Their pack odds are reportedly extremely low, EA's typical approach to high-tier promo items that are designed to be scarce.

"Obtaining them will be difficult since their pack odds will be extremely low."

That scarcity will push their market value through the roof. You can expect to pay a fortune in coins for the first few weeks if you're trying to buy them off the transfer market. Only goalkeeper Unai Simon's card won't be in packs, for whatever reason—a return to that old FIFA tradition of making keepers hard to pull through normal means.

Release timing

EA hasn't officially confirmed the drop time, but past tournament winner promos have consistently landed 48 hours post-match. If that pattern holds, the cards should appear at 12pm CT or 6pm BST. There's a chance it could slip to tomorrow at the same times, but the window is tight either way.

This is the second year running that EA has tied a major World Cup promo to Spain's performance, and the card stats reflect how the meta has evolved since our FC 26 Ultimate Team meta analysis earlier this year. High dribbling and pace are no longer enough—these cards need elite passing and physicality to compete in the current cycle.

For context, the player base has been tracking how EA balances tournament promos against regular Team of the Week and Future Stars releases. Our EA Sports promos explained piece breaks down how these special drops shift the market and what they mean for squad building.

The Spanish squad's stats are generational by design. Laporte and Cubarsi both hit 99 defending and physicality, while Cucurella and Porro offer fullback options with 96+ ratings across the board. Whether you're building a La Liga squad or just chasing meta cards, these are the kinds of items that define a game cycle.

If you were hoping for a wider rollout with players from multiple nations, this promo stays focused on the champions. That's consistent with how EA handled previous winner-specific drops, and it keeps the card pool small enough to maintain high demand.

We'll update if the drop time shifts, but for now, plan on checking Ultimate Team later today or tomorrow morning. Your coin balance is about to take a hit.