EA has tweaked one of the most important modes in FC 26, the Gauntlet, and the community is taking notice. This version of the Gauntlet makes top-tier rewards accessible to everyone, not just elite players, with fresh content updates, SBC extensions, and a new round of Ultimate Scream cards shaking up the market.
FC 26 Gauntlet Rewards Update and Accessibility
The new FC 26 Gauntlet rewards structure allows all players to claim the featured Karim Benzema card with far less grind. The change brings 14 total entries (instead of daily refreshes), making the event easier to finish at a personal pace. Completing eight out of ten objectives grants Benzema, four 83×10 packs, and multiple Evolution consumables.
The new Jockey Plus EVO is another highlight. This adds meaningful upgrades to defensive players like Micky van de Ven and Eduardo Camavinga, turning them into strong lineup options. With four 83×10 packs in the objective path, this week’s Gauntlet cycle easily competes with FUT Champs for value and efficiency.
SBC Extensions, Market Impacts, and Fodder Strategy
EA extended Jordi Alba’s SBC, which gives players more time to complete it. The Yannick Carrasco and Friends SBC also grabbed attention by bundling Yannick Carrasco, Alman, and Maki into a single three-squad challenge. Even for those skipping expensive SBCs, the overall fodder market is heating up — especially 83s and 84s, now selling between 900–1,200 coins.
The upper market for 88-rated cards cooled slightly after major SBCs for Paul Pogba, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba went live. However, with a possible Kylian Mbappé Player of the Month SBC looming and icon/hero packs refreshing midweek, high-rated fodder remains a solid hold for traders.
Ultimate Scream Team Market Watch
The Ultimate Scream event continues to stir the economy. Peter Crouch’s card skyrocketed from 50K to 72K overnight, sparking new investment runs. Other cards like Sakina Karchaoui, Thomas Müller, Douglas Costa, and Telâ are seeing movement too.
Short-term investors are flipping mid-range heroes, while long-term holders wait for stat boosts next week. Still, EA’s unpredictable Ultimate Scream Team 2 lineup has traders cautious. Expect leaks to influence prices again as early as today.
New Heroes, Gameplay Updates, and Silver EVO Leak
Leaks point to new heroes joining FC 26 soon — names like Daniele De Rossi, Ricardo Quaresma, Pablo Aimar, and Zamora have been spotted in the transfer market. These cards are expected to appear through promo campaigns, not all at once in Season 2.
Gameplay-wise, EA acknowledged feedback around controlled sprint, goalkeeper movement, and left-stick dribbling, all major talking points in the community. Patch 1.1.2 is live but hasn’t fully resolved disconnect issues on PC.
Lastly, a Silver EVO leak surfaced — a defensive evolution with massive boosts to stamina, reactions, and composure, plus playstyles like Block and Anticipate. Cards such as El Yamik fit perfectly, hinting that silver squads will stay relevant for future events.
