The Autumn Scream Approaching: FC26 Daily Intel Briefing
Greetings, managers. This intelligence report provides a concise breakdown of the latest Squad Building Challenges (SBCs) and significant leaks concerning the upcoming "Autumn Scream" (Halloween) promotion, ensuring you remain ahead of the market curve.
Current Squad Building Challenges (SBCs) AnalysisPlayer SBC: Jack GrealishThe featured player Fc 26 Sbc for the day is an 85-rated Jack Grealish. The estimated completion cost for this challenge is approximately 62,000 FC coins. From both a cost-effectiveness and in-game performance standpoint, this card is considered to offer moderate value. Grealish is a left-sided player with a right foot, possessing a 3-star Weak Foot rating. His 88 Dribbling is notable, and the leaked PlayStyle is "Technical Dribbler" (or "Coin Vault"). Due to his 3-star Weak Foot and current pace limitations, this card does not possess the requisite strength to secure a starting position in high-tier squads. It is generally advised against committing high-rated (83, 84, 85 OVR) fodder to complete this challenge.
Consumable and Challenge SBCs
Today also brings the recurring weekly challenge, the 78+ x 2 Upgrade, which requires seven players—specifically, six Rare Gold and one Common Gold. Additionally, the Racing V60 Challenge 4 has been released.
Evolutions and ObjectivesNo new Player Evolution slots have been released today. Existing evolutions, such as the "B to B Plus Plus," are typically legacy rewards from pre-season objectives and provide only position changes, not statistical upgrades. Similarly, no new Objectives have been introduced.
Major Event Leak: The Autumn Scream (Halloween)Significant leaks point toward the "Autumn Scream" promotional event, which is scheduled to commence this Friday. This promotion often features special card designs, potentially transforming players into figures like vampires or zombies.
Key Player Leaks
A major leak involves a Paul Pogba SBC, which will offer a dual-version Player Pick. The first is a CAM (Attacking) version, predicted to have higher Shooting, Passing, and Dribbling. Its leaked Gold PlayStyle is Tiki Taka (or "Golden Through Ball"). The second is a CDM (Defensive) version, which is expected to have Defending and Physicality statistics in the high 80s. This defensive version's leaked Gold PlayStyle is Trivela (or "Golden Finesse Shot").
Another highly anticipated leak is for Hero Player Saeed Al-Owairan. This card is predicted to be a "Golden Runner" type with an estimated 99 Pace. Finally, a live player card for Joshua Kimmich is also expected, rumored to be a passing specialist.
Max 87 Icon Player Pick/Pack SBC
A Max 87 Icon SBC is also anticipated to be released, potentially replacing the current Hero SBC on either Wednesday or Sunday. The pool of top value icons in this range is highly important: the most desirable pulls include Fernando Torres, valued around 750,000 FC coins, followed by Gianfranco Zola, Claude Makelele, Michael Essien, and Emmanuel Petit, all valued around 600,000 FC coins. However, please note that these pack-based SBCs generally yield a negative return on investment (ROI), so proceed with caution.
Team of the Week (TOTW) PredictionsBased on strong Sunday performances, several players are strongly tipped for the upcoming Team of the Week (TOTW). Lionel Messi is a prime candidate, having notched 3 goals and 1 assist. Rafael Leao is also highly probable after scoring 2 crucial goals in a 2-1 victory. Additionally, Alexandra Popp contributed 2 goals. The cards for Messi and Leao are particularly sought after, thanks to their high popularity, chemistry links, and strong base card statistics.
Community Concept ArtThe community has been generating imaginative card designs for the Halloween event, notably featuring transformations like a Spider-Man themed Julián Álvarez or a Dracula-esque Kvicha Kvaratskhelia. While these concepts are entertaining, it is highly unlikely that EA will release these officially, given the extensive work and licensing required.