The best EA FC 26 formations? Here they are!

The best EA FC 26 formations and custom tactics can make all the difference during a game. Want to be dominating the virtual pitch like Pep Guardiola or Jürgen Klopp? Then we recommend picking up one of our recommended EA FC 26 formations and custom tactics through a code, which are considered the best in the game.

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Not only is assembling your dream team in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team important. You want to make sure you keep up with the current EA FC 26 meta, and one of the most vital parts of that is your formations. 4-4-2? 5-3-2? There are plenty of options to choose from, and we are here to help you solve the most prominent EA FC 26 mystery: which EA FC 26 formation is the best?

EA FC 26 Formation 4-4-2: Starting Meta

This is currently the meta formation, used by several of our pros like World Champion Manuel Bachoore and 3rd place finisher Levi de Weerd. This is one of the most popular formations in every EA FC. Not surprisingly, the system's balance, coverage, and ability to provide natural width make it a fundamental and adaptable formation.

EA FC 26 Custom Tactics and Player Instructions for 4-4-2 (code L5$VUvLTVJJN)

• Tactical Preset: Custom

• Tactic to use: 4-4-2 Flat

• Build-up Style: Balanced

• Defensive Approach: High (Line Height: 70)

• Goalkeeper: Ball Playing, Build-up

• Left and Right Back: Full Back, Balanced

• Centerbacks: Defender and Defend

• Center Mid Left: Holding, Box-To-Box, Balanced

• Center Mid Right: Holding, Defend

• Left Mid: Inside Forward, Balanced

• Right Mid: Inside Forward, Balanced

• Strikers: Advanced Forward, Attack.

EA FC 26 Formation 4-2-3-1 Wide

One of the most balanced and consistent formations in EA FC, period. It offers excellent support with four defenders and two central midfield defenders. Your attacking power comes from the three attacking midfielders and your striker. It's crucial to have a strong striker for this formation.

EA FC 26 Custom Tactics and Player Instructions for 4-2-3-1 Wide (code 6YSkAqqCE428)

• Tactical Preset: Custom

• Tactic to use: 4-2-3-1 Wide

• Build-up Style: Balanced

• Defensive Approach: High (Line Height: 70)

• Goalkeeper: Goalkeeper, Defend

• Left and Right Back: Full Back, Balanced

• Centerbacks: Defender and Defend

• Center Mid Defender Left: Holding, Defend

• Center Mid Defender Right: Deep-Lying Playmaker, Build-Up

• Center Attack Mid: Playmaker, Balanced

• Left Mid: Inside Forward, Balanced

• Right Mid: Inside Forward, Balanced

• Strikers: Advanced Forward, Attack

EA FC 26 Formation 4-3-1-2

Another classic that revolves highly around midfield dominance. If you have strong midfielders and enjoy passing and attacking strategically, we recommend using this formation. It's an absolute blast, we promise!

EA FC 26 Custom Tactics and Player Instructions for 4-3-1-2 (code toF7eDH&3pJs)

• Tactical Preset: Custom

• Tactic to use: 4-2-3-1

• Build-up Style: Balanced

• Defensive Approach: Balanced (Line Height: 42)

• Goalkeeper: Balanced, Defend

• Left and Right Back: Full Back, Balanced

• Centerbacks: Defender and Defend

• Center Mid Left: Box-To-Box, Ball-Winning

• Center Mid Right: Box-To-Box, Ball-Winning

• Center Mid: Deep-Lying, Playmaker

• Center Attack Mid: Shadow Striker, Attack

• Center Attack Mid: Playmaker, Balanced

• Striker Right: Advanced Forward, Attack

• Striker Left: Advanced Forward, Versatile.

EA FC 26 Formation 4-2-3-1(2)

EA FC 26 Custom Tactics and Player Instructions for 4-2-3-1(2) (code nY@RurZvx$En)

• Tactical Preset: Custom

• Tactic to use: 4-2-3-1(2)

• Build-up Style: Balanced

• Defensive Approach: Balanced (Line Height: 50)

• Goalkeeper: Sweeper Keeper, Balanced

• Left and Right Back: Full Back, Balanced

• Centerbacks: Defender, Defend

• Central Defensive Midfielders: Deep-Lying Playmaker, Build-Up

• Left Midfielder: Inside Forward, Balanced

• Right Midfielder: Winger, Balanced

• Central Attacking Midfielder: Shadow Striker, Attack

• Striker: Advanced Forward, Attack

EA FC 26 Formation 4-2-2-2

EA FC 26 Custom Tactics and Player Instructions for 4-2-2-2 (code ygL8b8k68wPy)

• Tactical Preset: Custom

• Tactic to use: 4-2-2-2

• Build-up Style: Balanced

• Defensive Approach: Balanced (Line Height: 50)

• Goalkeeper: Sweeper Keeper, Balanced

• Left and Right Back: Full Back, Balanced

• Centerbacks: Defender, Defend

• Central Defensive Midfielders: Deep-Lying Playmaker, Build-Up

• Central Attacking Midfielder Left: Playmaker, Roaming

• Central Attacking Midfielder Right: Shadow Striker, Attack

• Strikers: Advanced Forward, Attack

More EA FC 26

EA FC 26 is the newest game from developer EA. The game has not changed fundamentally, but it is still different enough compared to previous iterations. Overall, we recommend checking how to get a head start with the EA FC 26 Web App & Companion App, and which EA FC 26 Edition to choose. When you already purchased the game, we recommend you to check out the best formations in EA FC 26, our EA FC 26 shooting & finishing tips and the best skillmoves of EA FC 26.

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