EA Sports has announced the Esports Nations Cup for EA Sports FC 26, with the event scheduled to take place in mid-November. The tournament will utilize the current iteration of the football simulation game despite newer versions likely being released by that time.
Field divided into three distinct qualification pathways to ensure global representation
The competition features a total prize pool of $600,000. A maximum of 128 players will compete in the main event. The field is divided into three distinct qualification pathways to ensure global representation.
The top 64 players in the FC Pro World Rankings receive direct invites to the tournament. Another 56 spots are allocated through online regional qualifiers across various global regions. The final eight positions are designated as Wildcards, though the selection process for these spots remains unconfirmed.
Each nation is limited to a maximum of two players in the final roster. The Esports Nations Cup ranking system determines national qualification based on performance in club tournaments. Notably, the tournament rules explicitly prohibit the use of coaches during competition.
Insider Gaming and the Esports Nations Cup provided details on the qualification structure. The Wildcard selection criteria have not yet been confirmed by organizers.
Source: Esports Nation Cup
