Will Messi or Ronaldo Make the Squad? | FC 26 FUTTIES Team 2 Leaks Release Time, Icons & Preparation Tips

As the summer transfer window shifts to Ultimate Team, the studio is about to drop its second bombshell with FUTTIES event. As the final major promotional event of FC 26, the arrival of FUTTIES Team 2 marks the official start of the true final battle of the current version.

Whether you're aiming for a higher ranking in Champions Finals or want to build your dream team before the game ends, this guide will provide you with all the key information and preparation strategies for Team 2.

FUTTIES Team 2 Release Date and Global Launch

Based on multiple community leaks and the studio's consistent Friday update schedule, the release date for FUTTIES Team 2 is almost certainly set for July 31st. At that time, Team 1 cards will be removed from card packs, and the second wave of players will officially take over.

The launch of Team 2 will follow its standard global synchronized refresh mechanism. The specific launch times for major regions are as follows:

• PDT 10:00 AM
• CDT 12:00 PM
• EDT 1:00 PM
• UTC 5:00 PM
• BST 6:00 PM
• CEST 7:00 PM

Generally, the shop update will be completed within a few minutes of the above times. At that time, FUTTIES Team 1 cards will no longer be featured in the shop's card packs. Managers are advised to plan their pack opening times in advance to avoid accidentally opening stockpiled card packs before squad rotation.

FUTTIES Team 2 Predicted Player Roster

As of now, the official FUTTIES Team 2 player roster remains highly confidential. However, community data miners and well-known leakers on social media have released several noteworthy names. It is important to emphasize that the following lists are community predictions and not official confirmations. Please refer to the actual FIFA 26 launch for confirmation.

Current Player Predictions

Based on multiple versions circulating in the community, the following current star players are considered highly likely to appear in Team 2 roster:

• Florian Wirtz
• Joshua Kimmich
• Karim Benzema
• Leroy Sané
• Gabriel

As for Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, who are of most interest to fans, rumors suggest that at least one of them will be selected for Team 2 - if true, this would undoubtedly be the biggest highlight of FUTTIES.

Icons and Heroes Predictions

Team 2 will also very likely include a batch of significantly upgraded Icon and Hero pink cards:

1. Thierry Henry
2. Mia Hamm
3. Fernando Torres

It should be noted that, unlike regular FUTTIES cards, Icon and Hero cards come with default PlayStyles that are locked and cannot be customized through PlayStyle Lab.

PlayStyle Lab: A Crucial Mechanism in FUTTIES

The core innovation of EA FC 26 FUTTIES event lies in PlayStyle Lab. Unlike regular promotional events where player cards have pre-set fixed configurations, FUTTIES basic cards can be freely combined. If the player roster in FUTTIES Team 2 is the ingredients, then PlayStyle Lab is the cooking utensil that determines what dish you can ultimately create.

Evolving in PlayStyle Lab consumes no in-game resources and has no cooldown between uses. Furthermore, the FUTTIES event increases the maximum number of evolved PlayStyle+ cards to four, meaning you can create a super player with four golden PlayStyle+ traits - unthinkable in regular events.

It's worth noting that if you put a player card into PlayStyle Lab and feel it's not suitable for long-term use, you can use  Evo Undo function to completely reset the card.

In high-intensity competitive modes like FUT, it's recommended to focus on cards that already possess excellent physical attributes. The standard archetype for these players inherently possesses extremely strong physical combat capabilities, and once you customize suitable golden traits for them through PlayStyle Lab, they can easily become overpowered.

Ultimate Pre-Game Preparation Checklist

Before Team 2 officially launches, proper FUT 26 resource management will directly determine whether you gain an advantage in this pack-opening feast. Here are some core preparation strategies validated by the community:

Wait for High-Quality SBCs

With the launch of Team 2, studios will almost certainly release high-level SBC challenges at the same time. Don't waste your high-scoring duplicate cards on low-level challenges before Team 2 launches—duplicate cards of 88+ to 91+ will see a significant increase in value during FUTTIES; saving them for when SBCs launch is the optimal solution.

If you want to complete challenges as soon as SBCs launch, in addition to stockpiling high-scoring Fodders, you can also buy FC 26 coins from M8X.com to increase your coin inventory in advance, allowing you to quickly strengthen your roster and complete player assembly after the event starts.

Pay Attention to FUTTIES Gauntlet Limited-Time Event

FUTTIES Gauntlet limited-time mode will also launch concurrently with FUTTIES event. The core rule of this mode is: there are 10 challenge missions in total, and you only need to complete any 8 of them to get the full rewards. This is undoubtedly a very friendly design for players with limited time but who want to maximize their gains. It is recommended that you check Gauntlet mission list first after Team 2 launches to plan the most efficient completion route.

Flexible Monetization Based on Market Conditions

With the return of Best of Batch reruns from FUTTIES, the prices of regular gold cards and early promotional cards will face significant depreciation. The market is expected to experience significant volatility this weekend. It is recommended that you liquidate any unwanted tradable market assets before the pack-opening frenzy on Friday afternoon to avoid asset devaluation.

The launch of FC 26 FUTTIES Team 2 is just around the corner. It's time to organize your club, take stock of your assets, and plan your evolution path. Good luck opening packs, managers!