How to Play With Friends in EA FC 26: Crossplay & Co-Op Guide From Ultimate Team rivalries to Clubs teamwork, here’s everything you need to know about playing with friends in EA Sports FC 26

While EA Sports FC 26 offers plenty of fun solo modes, nothing beats the thrill of playing with friends. Whether you’re going head-to-head in Kick Off, teaming up in Ultimate Team, or running the field together in Clubs, multiplayer makes the experience even better. Thanks to crossplay support, you can now connect with friends across platforms—though you can also disable it if you prefer to stick with your own system.

Here’s a full breakdown of how to play with friends in EA FC 26.

🌐 Playing With Friends Online

Ultimate Team

Look for game modes with a “Play with a Friend” option on their menu tiles.
To play against a friend, go to the “Play vs Friend” tab in the Play section. Invite your friend and wait for them to join.
To team up, choose any Solo/Co-Op mode that allows multiplayer.

Co-Op Seasons

From the main menu, select Co-Op Seasons to partner up with a friend and take on other pairs online. You can create a new season or load an existing one before sending an invite.

Clubs (formerly Pro Clubs)

This fan-favorite mode lets up to 11 players each control one player on a team. Compete against full squads, climb through divisions, and upgrade your custom player as you go. Clubs is one of the most social and rewarding ways to play FC 26 with friends.

🛋️ Couch Co-Op With Friends

Prefer local play? Couch co-op options are more limited but still fun:

Kick Off – Classic quick matches where you and your friend pick teams and face off.
House Rules – Spice things up by customizing match rules for unique challenges.

🤝 Adding Friends for Crossplay

To add friends across platforms:
1. Press RT (Xbox) or R2 (PlayStation) to open the EA Connect menu. 2. Go to the Player Search tab and select “Add Friend.” 3. Share your EA ID (shown on the right-hand side) or enter your friend’s ID to connect. 4. Once added, you’ll be able to invite them when selecting “Play with a Friend” in compatible modes.

⚙️ How to Turn Off Crossplay

If you’d rather only play with people on your own platform:
1. Go to the Settings icon in the top-left of the main menu. 2. Navigate to Online Settings → Matchmaking Options. 3. Toggle Cross-Play Enabled to Off.

With crossplay off, you’ll only face players on your own system (e.g., Xbox vs Xbox, PS5 vs PS5). Keep in mind: turning this off also prevents you from playing with friends on other platforms until you re-enable it.

📌 Note: Crossplay doesn’t work across console generations (e.g., Xbox Series X players can’t face PS4 players).

⚽ Final Tips

Always check if a mode supports Solo or Co-Op before inviting a friend.
Use your fastest players or low-driven shots in Ultimate Team friendlies to gain an edge.
Try Clubs if you want the ultimate team-up experience—it’s where FC 26 multiplayer shines.

Whether you’re chasing bragging rights, building chemistry, or teaming up for glory, EA Sports FC 26 makes it easier than ever to enjoy the world’s game with friends.