I was refreshing the pack screen when someone posted a blurry screenshot and a name list. You felt that small, sharp jolt — the feed suddenly buzzing with possibility. For a few minutes the whole FUT community went quiet and then loud.
All FC 26 FUTTIES Team 3 players and release countdown
The forum thread had screenshots before lunch, messy but enough to start a rumor chain. I’m writing this from the angle of someone who follows EA Sports releases closely, and you should expect a few familiar patterns: leaks first, confirmation later; icons sprinkled through the promo; and SBCs that bend market prices. If you track FUTBIN or FUTWIZ, you’ll already have tabs open and alerts set.
FC 26 FUTTIES Team 3 players
A screenshot posted to Reddit showed three names that sent instant ripples through squads and Twitter/X timelines. Rumors are thin but targeted — the list below is what’s circulating now, and it contains both current stars and historic Icons.
- Michael Olise
- Johann Cruyff
- Zinedine Zidane
The Icons will come with fixed playstyles while special edits of active players will be fully customizable — that’s the mechanic EA has used across past FUTTIES. Expect SBCs and objectives to arrive alongside the new cards; some of the best value moments so far came from those challenges, and you’ll want to keep an eye on market movers if you plan to buy or sell.
When does FUTTIES Team 3 go live?
Team 3 replaces Team 2 in packs on Friday, Aug. 7. That’s the line in the sand you should use for planning coin moves or saving packs.
Who is in FUTTIES Team 3?
At launch the confirmed leaks are short, but that’s typical — a few big names, then waves of re-releases. I’d watch community hubs and FUTBIN for live updates; they’ll post rating guesses, chem styles, and likely SBC requirements within minutes of any official reveal.
FC 26 FUTTIES Team 3 release countdown
The pack timers on EA servers usually begin to flip around mid-afternoon UTC, and this cycle looks no different. Team 3 cards are scheduled to drop into packs at the times listed below, so set your alarms if you want first dibs.
Team 3 will directly replace the Team 2 cards when they’re added to packs on Friday, Aug. 7. The following countdown will expire once the cards are added to the packs.
The countdown is based on the following times.
- 10am PDT
- 12pm CDT
- 1pm EDT
- 5pm UTC
- 6pm BST
- 7pm CEST
EA Sports has followed this release pattern across past FUTTIES windows, and Week 3 should bring both fresh re-releases and returns of standout cards from earlier drops. SBCs and objectives have been a consistent place to find value; treat them as potential profit lanes rather than just short-term goals.
The leaks stick to community feeds like duct tape on a stadium banner. Opening a pack during FUTTIES feels like fishing in a storm.
So which player will you chase first when the packs flip live?