EA Sports FC 26 Icons Guide | How to Get New Icons

Icons are back in EA Sports FC 26, but this year they come with a new system that changes how players earn and upgrade them. If you are wondering how Icons work and the best ways to unlock them, the answer comes down to Debut and Champion versions, with pre-orders and FUT rewards offering the fastest path.

How to Get Icons in FC 26

Icons in FC 26 can be earned in several ways. The most direct is pre-ordering the Ultimate Edition by August 26. This gives you a Debut Icon during Early Access, which automatically upgrades into a Champion version in November.

Beyond pre-orders, Icons will appear through FUT packs, seasonal Objectives, Squad Building Challenges, and possibly on the Transfer Market if tradeable. These methods will roll out across the season, making Icons a long-term chase for Ultimate Team players.

Debut and Champion Icons Explained

Each Icon in FC 26 has two versions. The Debut Icon represents an early stage of their career and is the first version available. Champion Icons represent their peak form, with higher ratings and improved stats.

Pre-order Debut Icons are untradeable but will upgrade automatically into Champion Icons. For other Icons earned in FUT, both versions will circulate as seasonal content, with Champion cards coming later in the cycle.

Full List of New Icons in FC 26

Several new names join the Icon lineup in FC 26 alongside returning legends. Each one has both a Debut and Champion version.

Alex Morgan – 86 Debut, 91 Champion
Zlatan Ibrahimović – 86 Debut, 92 Champion
Marcelo – 85 Debut, 89 Champion
Andrés Iniesta – 86 Debut, 92 Champion
Caroline Seger – 86 Debut, 90 Champion
Francesco Totti – 85 Debut, 89 Champion
Toni Kroos – 86 Debut, 90 Champion
Oliver Kahn – 86 Debut, 91 Champion
Giorgio Chiellini – 85 Debut, 89 Champion
Cha Bum-kun – 85 Debut, 88 Champion
Sissi – 85 Debut, 88 Champion
Steffi Jones – 85 Debut, 89 Champion

What Icons Do

Icons have always been the top-tier cards in Ultimate Team, and FC 26 makes them even more important by introducing progression through Debut and Champion stages. This means every Icon feels earned and continues to grow as the season goes on.

They also give your squad more chemistry options since Icons link easily with players from any league or nation. Building around them creates flexible and powerful squads.

Final Blurb

FC 26 Icons give Ultimate Team a new progression system with Debut and Champion cards. Pre-orders guarantee one early, while FUT packs, SBCs, and Objectives give more chances later. The mix of new and returning names makes Icons one of the most valuable additions in EA Sports FC 26, offering both nostalgia and gameplay depth.

FAQ

How do you get Icons in FC 26?

You can unlock Icons by pre-ordering the Ultimate Edition, opening FUT packs, completing Objectives or SBCs, and buying from the Transfer Market if available.

What is the difference between Debut and Champion Icons?

Debut Icons are the first version released, while Champion Icons represent their peak career form with stronger stats.

Do Debut Icons upgrade automatically?

Yes, pre-order Debut Icons automatically upgrade into Champion Icons in November.

Which new Icons are in FC 26?

New Icons include Alex Morgan, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Marcelo, Andrés Iniesta, Caroline Seger, Francesco Totti, Toni Kroos, Oliver Kahn, Giorgio Chiellini, Cha Bum-kun, Sissi, and Steffi Jones.