EA Sports FC 26 Adds Ten Classic XI Squads for Local Multiplayer Fans Kick Off and Kick Off Rush now include Classic XI teams featuring Icons, Heroes, and today’s stars—all without needing Ultimate Team

EA Sports FC 26 has expanded its Kick Off and Kick Off Rush modes with ten brand-new Classic XI squads, offering curated “best of” lineups built from the game’s pool of Icons, Heroes, and active players. While Ultimate Team has long provided access to football legends, offline and local multiplayer players were limited to only a handful of special teams.

With this update, fans who prefer classic couch play or offline matchups now have a far easier way to enjoy legendary players without jumping into Ultimate Team.

⚽ All Ten Classic XI Squads in EA FC 26

The Classic XI teams blend iconic players from past eras with current standouts, delivering powerful all-star lineups for their respective leagues or clubs.

🔴 Classic XI: Bayern Munich

GK: Neuer
DF: Lahm, Beckenbauer, Lúcio, Lizarazu
MF: Schweinsteiger, Matthäus, Musiala
FW: Olise, Müller, Ribéry

🔵 Classic XI: Chelsea

GK: Cech
DF: James, Desailly, Carvalho, Ashley Cole
MF: Makélélé, Zola, Lampard
FW: Palmer, Drogba, Hazard

⚫ Classic XI: Juventus

GK: Buffon
DF: Thuram, Cannavaro, Chiellini, Zambrotta
MF: Locatelli, Pirlo, Zidane
FW: Baggio, Vialli, Del Piero

🔴 Classic XI: Liverpool

GK: Alisson
DF: Frimpong, Van Dijk, Carragher, Riise
MF: Salah, Alonso, Gerrard, Barnes
FW: Dalglish, Rush

⚪ Classic XI: Real Madrid

GK: Casillas
DF: Carvajal, Cannavaro, Hierro, Roberto Carlos
MF: Kroos, Makélélé, Bellingham
FW: Zidane, Raúl, Mbappé

🇩🇪 Classic XI: Bundesliga

GK: Kahn
DF: Lahm, Beckenbauer, Kohler, Lizarazu
MF: Matthäus, Rosický, Kroos
FW: Okocha, Müller, Zé Roberto

🇪🇸 Classic XI: La Liga

GK: Casillas
DF: Puyol, Hierro, Koeman
MF: Figo, Alonso, Iniesta, Futre
FW: Cruyff, Raúl, Zidane

🇫🇷 Classic XI: Ligue 1

GK: Cech
DF: Thuram, Desailly, Blanc, Lizarazu
MF: Pirès, Matuidi, Hazard
FW: Ibrahimovic, Ronaldinho, Henry

🏴 Classic XI: Premier League

GK: Schmeichel
DF: Carragher, Kompany, Ferdinand, Cole
MF: Vieira, Lampard, Gerrard
FW: Shearer, Rooney, Henry

🇮🇹 Classic XI: Serie A

GK: Buffon
DF: Cafu, Maldini, Cannavaro, Zambrotta
MF: Gullit, Pirlo, Zidane
FW: Del Piero, Ronaldo, Maradona

🆓 FC 26 Showcase — A Free Preview Experience

EA also announced EA Sports FC 26 Showcase, a complimentary limited version of the game that lets players try a small selection of clubs and modes before committing to the full release.

It’s designed as an accessible “preview build” and is now available to download.

🏆 Final Thoughts

The addition of these ten Classic XI squads gives local multiplayer fans a huge quality-of-life boost—finally bringing many Icons and Heroes into Kick Off without needing Ultimate Team. Combined with the launch of FC 26 Showcase, EA is clearly making the game more accessible for all types of players.