The clock was ticking, the crowd roared, and my thumbs were cramping. Then it hit me: I had seven days to grind through Football Fanatics Week 1. The rewards weren’t just digital; they were a chance to improve my squad during the Team of the Year (TOTY) promo. So, is it worth the effort?
The Football Fanatics Week 1 objective is live in FC 26, and you can celebrate the TOTY promo with plenty of rewards. The objective has some great tasks that are locked behind different events. This guide will provide the information required to complete the set.
FC 26 Football Fanatics Week 1 Objective Guide
Every year, I see players scrambling to figure out these objectives, wasting precious time. The Football Fanatics Week 1 objective has eight tasks to complete. The table below has the requirements for completing all of them.
| Task | How to Complete | Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Play 7 | Play 7 matches while having min. 1 Polish player in your starting 11 in Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rivals/Live Events/Rush/Champions) | 3 82+ Rare Gold Players Pack |
| Score in 25 | Score in 25 separate matches with 4* or higher WF player in Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rivals/Live Events/Rush/Champions) | 3 82+ Rare Gold Players Pack + 1000 SP |
| Goal Machine | Score 40 goals while having min 1. Liga F player in your starting 11 in Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rivals/Live Events/Rush/Champions) | 3 83+ Rare Gold Players Pack |
| Win 20 | Win 20 matches while having min. 1 Ligue 1 player in your starting 11 in Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rivals/Live Events/Rush/Champions) | 3 82+ Rare Gold Players Pack |
| Nordic Finesse | Score a Finesse shot in 5 separate matches with a Norwegian player in Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rivals/Live Events/Rush/Champions) | 3 83+ Rare Gold Players Pack + 1000 SP |
| Portuguese Playmaker | Assist with a cross in 7 separate matches with a Portuguese player in Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rivals/Live Events/Rush/Champions) | 2 85+ Rare Gold Players Pack |
| French Finisher | Score in 15 separate matches with a French player in Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rivals/Live Events/Rush/Champions) | 2 83+ Rare Gold Players Pack |
| Tiki Taka | Assist in 15 separate matches with a Spanish player in Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rivals/Live Events/Rush/Champions) | 3 84+ Rare Gold Players Pack |
You have seven days to complete all the tasks, and some of them will require a bit of time to do. Completing the full set also gets you an 86+ x2 Rare Gold Players Pack, along with all the rewards listed on the table above. With so many amazing TOTY cards in the pack and more to come, make sure to complete the full objective as quickly as possible.
What’s the fastest way to complete the Football Fanatics Week 1 tasks?
Think of these objectives as a carefully constructed puzzle. To efficiently complete the tasks, consider building your squad around the requirements. For example, include players from Poland, Liga F, Ligue 1, Norway, Portugal, France, and Spain. Then, focus on Squad Battles on Semi-Pro difficulty to make the grind easier. Stack those requirements.
Are the Football Fanatics Week 1 rewards worth the effort?
That’s the million-dollar question, isn’t it? The 86+ x2 Rare Gold Players Pack is the main draw. The potential to pack a Team of the Year card, which could be worth millions of coins on the transfer market, is tempting. If you’re F2P (free-to-play) or on a budget, this objective is a lifeline. For others, it’s a minor boost, a drop in the bucket. It’s an investment. But the ROI is a gamble.
What happens if I don’t finish all the Football Fanatics Week 1 tasks?
Simple: you miss out on the rewards. This entire promo is a war of attrition. Each objective you skip is a resource left unclaimed. You’re leaving coins and potentially elite players on the table, handing your rivals an advantage. The fear of missing out (FOMO) is very real.
These objectives are the breadcrumbs of FC 26. Are you hungry enough to follow the trail?