FC 26 v1.5.3 Update

✦AI summary2w

FC 26 v1.5.3 focuses on gameplay authenticity regarding goalkeeper time-wasting, various Career Mode quality-of-life improvements, and general stability fixes.

▲Buffs7

Ultimate Team
- Fixed an issue where some kits and badges were not searchable in the transfer market.
- Fixed a bug where some Player Celebration animation previews did not display when selected.
Career Mode
- Added a missing separator in European competition standings to better visualize playoff advancement.
- Applying for a job now automatically adds that team to the manager's watchlist.
- Added labels to team crests in challenges to clearly differentiate between men's and women's teams.
- Managers with low job security at the end of the season are now automatically upgraded to 'Okay'.Low→Okay
GeneralAddressed various stability issues to reduce crashes and improve performance.

✚Bug fixes1

Career ModeFixed an issue where ICON players could request incorrectly low wages during contract negotiations.Low→Corrected

◆Other changes1

GoalkeepersGoalkeepers will now kick the ball out of play if a player excessively wastes time with repeated back-passes, increasing match authenticity.

subjects affected (4)

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Goalkeepers1 Ultimate Team2 Career Mode5 General1

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official notes

EA SPORTS FC™ 26 · Apr 7, 2026

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