EA FC 26 Glory Hunters to Feature Powerful Cards with Customizable PlayStyles and PlayStyles+: How to unlock them within a week?
Jun 25, 2026As the World Cup schedule enters the final stretch of the group stage, the in-game Ultimate Team celebrations in FIFA 26, which have already seen several promotional events, are reaching their midpoint. This Friday marks the launch of the third promo: Glory Hunters.
This event brings a new batch of player cards with special boosts, but it also serves as a reminder to wrap up Greats of the Game promo quickly so you don't miss out on any players you haven't yet acquired.
Below, we outline the key details of Glory Hunters promo to help you maximize your FC 26 gains within the limited time available.

Glory Hunters release date
As part of FUT 26 World Cup celebrations, this promo consists of two teams released in stages. Team 1 launches this Friday, June 26, and runs until the following Friday, July 3. Team 2 will follow immediately, concluding a week later on July 10.
Although both teams fall under Glory Hunters banner, each is only available for one week. Aside from specific SBC or Objective reward cards, these players can only be unlocked during their respective weeks; once the period ends, opening packs will yield cards from the next promo instead.
Furthermore, two additional promos await after Glory Hunters concludes, ensuring there are always goals to strive for in FIFA 26 right up until the World Cup ends.
How to obtain Glory Hunters player items?
Glory Hunters player cards generally fall into two categories based on how they are obtained: standard cards and fixed rewards. The latter are earned by completing specific SBCs or Objectives.
Standard cards can be obtained through packs or the transfer market. Packs can be earned by completing SBCs (Squad Building Challenges) and Objectives or trade for them in the game store using points. Naturally, pack rarity varies, and securing higher-tier packs increases your chances of better rewards.
However, even high-tier packs do not guarantee a specific desired player due to the randomness of drop rates, making the transfer market a crucial alternative.
Players will list duplicate or unwanted FIFA 26 Glory Hunters cards on the transfer market, allowing you to purchase exactly the ones you need.
Note, however, that these transactions are typically conducted using coins. To avoid the situation where you find a card you love but lack the necessary coins, you can buy FC 26 coins in advance at M8X.com.
Even if you miss the initial Glory Hunters event window, cards will probably remain available on the market, though they may need more coins than during the promotion itself. This makes having a sufficient coin balance even more important.
As for completing SBCs and Objectives, veteran players are likely already familiar with the process. SBCs set specific requirements, and you simply need to build a standard 11-player squad that meets those criteria.
Objectives operate as a more extensive system; a single overarching objective often comprises multiple tasks. You earn partial rewards for completing individual tasks, but the ultimate reward is only unlocked once every task is finished. Promotional player cards frequently serve as these ultimate rewards.
It is also worth noting that some objective tasks now offer FoF Tokens as a reward. This is a special currency used during the World Cup celebration event, allowing you to redeem rewards, including more packs, in a limited-time store.
Confirmed Team 1 Lineup
The lineup for FC 26 Glory Hunters Team 1, set to launch this Friday, has already been leaked. If any of these players catch your eye, be sure to prepare early and work towards acquiring them over the coming week using the methods mentioned above.
Standard Cards:
- Lionel Messi
- Neymar Jr.
- Ousmane Dembélé
- Virgil van Dijk
- Bruno Fernandes
- João Cancelo
- Federico Valverde
- Moisés Caicedo
- Thibaut Courtois
- Yassine Bounou
- Ayase Ueda
- Kevin Danso
- Josip Stanišić
- Okafor
- Crysencio Summerville
- Çağlar Söyüncü
- Andrés Cubas
- Roberto Alvarado
- Marko Arnautović
- Mohammed Kanno
SBC & Objective Reward Cards:
- Vozinha
- Kim Seung Gyu
- Cristian Romero
- Donyell Malen
- Anthony Gordon
- Kai Havertz
- Breel Embolo
If you follow football, you'll recognize plenty of big-name stars in this lineup. Even if your current squad is already formidable, these cards are worth adding to your collection!
What makes Glory Hunters player cards special?
To encourage participation, promotional player cards are usually more powerful or feature special boosts unavailable on standard cards. Glory Hunters promo specifically selects players who have excelled on the real-world pitch and equips them with customizable PlayStyles and PlayStyles+.
All FUT 26 player cards, whether standard or special promotional versions, come with a set of attributes indicating the player's proficiency in various areas, such as pace, stamina, and more.
While most stats correlate with a player's real-world abilities, PlayStyles and PlayStyles+ are an exception. They function more like game-exclusive bonuses that can provide surprising advantages in specific match situations.
PlayStyles and PlayStyles+ function similarly, but the latter further enhances a player's animations, speed, and success rates.
PlayStyles and PlayStyles+ available in FUT 26 fall into categories such as shooting, passing, ball control/dribbling, defending/physicality, and goalkeeper-specific traits; however, their specific effects are fixed.
In contrast, Glory Hunters player cards allow you to customize PlayStyles or PlayStyles+, enabling you to build a unique player, or even an entire squad, and unlock unprecedented advantages and diverse gameplay possibilities.
That covers the key details of FUT 26 Glory Hunters event. SBCs and Objectives offering packs and new cards will be updated continuously once the promo begins, so be sure to keep track of them and complete them! Best of luck to you and the World Cup team you support (if you have one)!
