EA FC 26 Glory Hunters Team 2 leaks: Haaland, Salah and Kimmich SBC incoming Friday

FC 26’s Glory Hunters promo is about to reset. Team 2 leaks dropped this week, and the lineup swaps out Team 1’s Messi and Neymar for a fresh batch built around Mohamed Salah, Erling Haaland and Declan Rice. EA has already confirmed Team 2 goes live this Friday, so if you’re sitting on coins, this is your window.

FC 26: Glory Hunters Promo Matrix

Here’s why it matters beyond just new cards to chase. Team 1’s biggest names, guys like Bruno Fernandes, Tijjani Reijnders and Thibaut Courtois, are about to drop hard in price once packs stop pulling them and start pulling Team 2 instead. If you’ve been eyeing one of those cards, Thursday and Friday could be your cheapest shot at grabbing it before it disappears from packs for good.

This piece breaks down the full leaked Team 2 roster, the SBCs worth saving your fodder for, and exactly which Team 1 cards you should be watching to buy low before Friday’s swap.

The Leaked Team 2 Roster

No Cristiano Ronaldo this time around, but the leaked list still reads like a who’s who of current international football. Headliners include Mohamed Salah, Erling Haaland, Declan Rice, Raphinha, Nuno Mendes and Gabriel Magalhaes.

The rest of the confirmed leak list:

• Viktor Gyokeres, Antoine Semenyo, Nico Williams, Bruno Guimaraes

• Julian Alvarez, Theo Hernandez, Giovanni Reyna, Romelu Lukaku, Rodrigo De Paul

• Marc Cucurella, Dayot Upamecano, Davinson Sanchez, Marcel Sabitzer, Nico Paz

• Leon Goretzka, Jose Maria Gimenez, Manuel Akanji, Alexis Saelemaekers, Azzedine Ounahi

• Odilon Kossounou, Sergino Dest, Maximilian Beier, Jhon Arias, Thomas Meunier, Pathe Ciss, Ali Ahmed

Keep in mind, these names come from leaks, not an official EA reveal, so a few could shift before Friday’s 6 PM BST launch.

Why Team 2 Might Actually Be Better Than Team 1

Team 1 had the star power with Messi and Neymar sitting at the top. Team 2 trades that ceiling for depth. Names like Nico Williams, Julian Alvarez and Theo Hernandez sit in that sweet spot where a card is good enough to use for weeks but should still be affordable once packs settle down.

Romelu Lukaku getting a card here is worth flagging on its own. Summer promo Lukaku has a track record going back years, and a lower rated, budget friendly version of him fits a lot of squads that need a hold up striker without breaking the bank.

The SBCs Worth Planning Around

A handful of SBC and Objective names have leaked alongside the player pool. Joshua Kimmich is the one to watch if these leaks hold up, since his past Ultimate Team cards have consistently been strong at CM and CDM. Gavi and Konate have also been named in early leak reports tied to Team 2 content.

Lucas Podolski is reportedly getting another End of an Era flashback item as part of this window, continuing a pattern of repeat legend cards showing up during World Cup themed promos.

If any of these SBCs require fodder from Team 1 cards or gold rares, start stockpiling before Friday. Prices on cheap fodder tend to spike right after a new team drops.

What to Do With Your Coins Before Friday

If you’ve had your eye on a Team 1 card, this is the moment to watch the market closely instead of waiting. Cards that were 500k to 700k coins earlier this week are likely to slide once Team 2 cards start filling packs and search results.

Quick game plan by player type:

• If you want a cheap Evolution base, target lower rated Team 1 items in the 80k to 150k range once Team 2 launches

• If you’re chasing meta cards, wait a few days after Team 2 drops before buying, since fresh promo prices always start high and fall fast

• If you play defense heavy formations, keep an eye on the Konate and Gimenez leak, both project as strong center back options

• If you collect fodder for SBCs, buy gold rares and cheap Team 1 commons now before demand spikes