I tore open a pack at 4 a.m. and the chat exploded — names, prices, instant heartbeats. You feel that tiny panic when the market could flip on a single card. I want to walk you through what to expect so you don’t wake up to regret.
In the chat I saw a blurry screenshot before the official drop — All FC 26 Glory Hunters Team 1 players
I’ve tracked promos with FUTBIN and the FUT Companion app for years, and this one smells different. Glory Hunters is a blank canvas: every card arrives without preset playstyles, so you add the traits you want. If you played Ultimate Birthday, you already have a mental model — customizable items, but wider in scope.
Rumors for Team 1 are already doing the rounds. The names currently circulating as special cards are:
- Neymar
- Lionel Messi
- Bruno Fernandes
- Richard Rios
I expect more leaks between now and release. Some will appear in packs; others will be tied to SBCs and objectives. Keep an eye on transfer listings on FUTBIN and price trackers in the FUT Web App to spot early movers.
When does FC 26 Glory Hunters Team 1 release?
Team 1 drops on Friday, June 26. Packs replace the current Greats of the Game promo at the listed times below — that’s when you can start pulling the cards:
- 10am PDT
- 12pm CDT
- 1pm EDT
- 5pm UTC
- 6pm BST
- 7pm CEST
At my desk the clock counts down before packs hit — FC 26 Glory Hunters Team 1 release countdown
EA Sports FC 26 timing is precise: if your window is small, plan around the 5pm UTC drop. Packs commonly cost FIFA Points bundles; a mid-tier pack often runs about 1,000 FIFA Points (~$9.99 (€9)). If you use the FUT Web App or the console store, compare prices and timing to avoid wasting coins on the wrong bundle.
Who is in Glory Hunters Team 1?
The leaked roster so far is compact but potent. Expect a mix of stars and meta-changers:
- Neymar — adaptability and flair
- Lionel Messi — finishing and ball control
- Bruno Fernandes — midfield metronome
- Richard Rios — breakout candidate
EA has said the cards will be customizable player items without pre-applied playstyles or Playstyle+. You will add playstyles yourself, which changes how squads are built and which chemistry rules players chase.
How do customizable Glory Hunters cards work?
Short version: you get a base card that accepts playstyles you choose. Think Ultimate Birthday but broader — you pick traits that suit your squad and meta. Use SBCs and objectives to acquire specific cards, and track prices on FUTBIN and FUTWIZ before you spend coins.
One tactical note: with the potential to stack multiple playstyle+ on a single item, the transfer market will be a pressure cooker — values can spike or crash in hours. If you’re active in Squad Battles, Rivals, or Division Rivals, plan which attributes you’ll add ahead of time so you can snipe bargains.
I’ll keep watching leaks and the FUT community channels for confirmations. Will you be building a hybrid masterpiece or saving coins for a different swing?