FC 26 – FOF: Answer the Call
The Festival of Football: Answer the Call promo has officially arrived in EA Sports FC 26, bringing a fresh wave of dynamic Ultimate Team content inspired by international football. This event focuses on players who are on the verge of representing their national teams, combining elite stars with rising talents in a unique live upgrade system.
What is “Answer the Call” in FC 26?
Answer the Call is a special Festival of Football (FOF) campaign built around international selection. The promo highlights players who could be called up for major international tournaments, rewarding them with potential upgrades based on real-world squad selections.
Unlike standard promos, these items are designed to evolve beyond their base stats, making them highly valuable long-term investments in Ultimate Team.
Key Features & Upgrades
- +1 OVR upgrade if the player is selected for their national team
- Additional PlayStyle+ upgrade (third PlayStyle+)
- Strong chemistry boost with 3 nation links
- Live item potential tied to real-world international squads
This makes Answer the Call one of the most dynamic promos in FC 26, rewarding both gameplay and football knowledge.
Team 1 Players
The first squad features a mix of world-class players and breakout stars, many of whom are expected to play key roles for their national teams.
- CAM: Jude Bellingham (93)
- ST: Julián Álvarez (93)
- LW: Nico Williams (92)
- CM: Ryan Gravenberch (92)
- CM: João Neves (92)
- CDM: N’Golo Kanté (92)
- GK: David Raya (92)
- LB: Nuno Tavares (91)
- RW: Karim Adeyemi (91)
- CM: Sandro Tonali (91)
- LB: Alejandro Grimaldo (91)
- ST: Jean-Philippe Mateta (91)
- CM: Weston McKennie (91)
- CAM: Xavi Simons (91)
- CM: Mateo Kovačić (90)
- CB: Harry Maguire (90)
- CAM: Giovani Lo Celso (90)
- LW: Salem Al Dawsari (90)
- LW: Johan Hauge (90)
- CDM: Sofyan Amrabat (90)
- RW: Leroy Sané (90)
- CDM: Angelo Stiller (90)
- RW: Roony Bardghji (90)
- LB: Leonardo Spinazzola (89)
- CB: Scott McKenna (89)
- LB: Marcos Acuña (89)
- CM: Ryan Christie (89)
- CB: Joško Šutalo (89)
- GK: Liam Kelly (89)
- RB: Ronald Araújo (89)
- RB: Tariq Lamptey (89)
- ST: Roman Yaremchuk (89)
- LB: Chávez (88)
- RB: Manea (88)
- ST: Che Adams (88)
- LM: Al Birekan (88)
- RB: Pedersen (88)
- CDM: Seidu (88)
- ST: Moore (88)
- RM: Skóraś (88)
- RM: Akhomach (88)
- CAM: Azaz (88)
Additional notable inclusions include players like Lo Celso, Sané, Amrabat, Lamptey, Spinazzola, and more, offering depth across all positions.
How the Promo Works In-Game
Answer the Call items are available in packs for a limited time (as shown in-game: ~6–7 days per team). During this period:
- Promo players replace standard gold cards in packs
- Special SBCs and Objectives are released
- Live upgrades are pending based on real-world squad announcements
A second team is expected to follow, continuing the event cycle and expanding the player pool.
Why This Promo Matters
- Real-world impact: Player upgrades depend on national team selection
- Hybrid squads: Nation chemistry links make squad building easier
- Meta potential: High-rated midfielders and attackers dominate this release
- Investment opportunity: Cards can rise in value after upgrades
Best Strategy During Answer the Call
- Target players likely to make international squads
- Invest early before upgrades are confirmed
- Build hybrid teams using nation chemistry boosts
- Complete Objectives for free promo rewards
- Save packs for full Team 1 + Team 2 rotations