EA SPORTS FC 26

Sports | PC

Controls

  • W Protect ball / jockey modifier
  • MMB Skill moves modifier
  • Mouse Move player / aim direction
  • L Ctrl Sprint modifier
  • A Through pass
  • S Lob pass / cross
  • LMB Shoot / volley / header
  • RMB Ground pass / header
  • D + A Precision pass
  • D + LMB Finesse shot
  • D + RMB Driven ground pass
  • L Shift + A Lobbed through pass
  • L Shift + LMB Chip shot
  • L Shift + D + LMB Power shot
  • S Sliding tackle
  • RMB Tackle / clearance
  • L Shift Change player
  • S + RMB Fake pass (then add a direction)
  • LMB + RMB Fake shot (then add a direction)

Notes

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    Tutorials

    Review key gameplay lessons and reminders.

    Relearn Dribbling In Training Centre
    • Start with the Dribbling chapter in Training Centre so ball carrying, shielding, and basic skill timing come back before you jump into a full match.
    • Use Practice Arena with Classic controls and repeat RS skill inputs until Ball Roll, Stepover, Reverse Stepover, and Fake Shot come out on command.
    • Finish with a few Skill Games rounds so first touches, finishing, and close-control turns settle before you queue for Career, Clubs, or Ultimate Team.
    Do A Ball Roll
    • Ball Roll is a simple 2-star move that works best when you want to shift the ball sideways without overcommitting.
    • On both Xbox and PlayStation, RS HOLD to the dribbler’s left or right to keep the ball moving across the body.
    • Use it near the touchline or just outside the box, then accelerate out with RT HOLD on Xbox or R2 HOLD on PlayStation once the defender leans.
    Do A Stepover
    • Stepover is a 2-star move for selling one route before exploding out the other side.
    • On both Xbox and PlayStation, RS ROLL a quarter circle starting from front, clockwise or anticlockwise to perform the Stepover in that direction.
    • Trigger it while jogging at a defender, then burst away with RB HOLD on Xbox or R1 HOLD on PlayStation for a cleaner exit.
    Do A Fake Shot
    • Fake Shot is still one of the safest space-making feints because it cancels a shot into a controlled change of direction.
    • On Xbox, tap B then A and add your exit direction; on PlayStation, tap Circle then Cross and add your exit direction.
    • Practice it first on the edge of the box, then turn the opened lane into a finesse shot with RB + B on Xbox or R1 + Circle on PlayStation.
    Do A Roulette
    • Roulette is a 3-star spin that protects the ball while you pivot around a challenge.
    • RS ROLL in a half-circle clockwise or anticlockwise starting from back and finishing up front;
    • Use it when the defender commits from the side, not when you are already trapped by a second marker.
    Do A Heel Flick
    • Heel Flick is a 3-star move that pops the ball forward quickly when a defender is crowding your back.
    • On both Xbox and PlayStation RS FLICK from the front to the back in quick succession to trigger the move.
    • Because the touch goes forward, use it in open grass or on a diagonal run instead of trying it with no space ahead.
    Do An Explosive Stepover
    • Explosive Stepover is one of FC 26’s new moves and works like a sharper, more direct version of the standard Stepover.
    • On Xbox, hold LB HOLD and RS ROLL from forward to the either side; on PlayStation, hold L1 HOLD and rotate RS ROLL from forward to the either side.
    • Use it on the wing against a fullback, then cross with X on Xbox or Square on PlayStation if the defender loses the race.
    Do An Advanced Heel Flick
    • Advanced Heel Flick is a new FC 26 variation that lets you steer the exit more precisely than the basic version.
    • On both Xbox and PlayStation, do RS FLICK forward, then back, while pushing LS diagonally left, diagonally right, or forward for the exit lane you want.
    • Start by using the forward exit in Practice Arena before you mix in the diagonal versions under pressure.
    Do A Drag To Chop
    • Drag To Chop is another new FC 26 move built for cutting back inside after baiting the defender outward.
    • On Xbox, LT HOLD and RS ROLL left, back, right or right, back, left; on PlayStation, hold L2 HOLD and RS ROLL left, back, right or right, back, left.
    • This is strongest near the corner of the box, where the chop can create a clean passing or shooting angle with one touch.
    Do An Elastico Variation
    • Elastico Variation is a new FC 26 upgrade for high-skill attackers and should be treated as an advanced 1v1 move.
    • On Xbox, hold LT HOLD and rotate RS right, back, left or left, back, right; on PlayStation, hold L2 HOLD and rotate RS right, back, left or left, back, right.
    • Only use it with players who have the skill rating for advanced tricks, then attack the opened lane immediately instead of chaining another unnecessary feint.
    Turn Skill Moves Into Chances
    • Use controlled sprint or strafe dribbling to bait the first defender, then commit to one clean feint instead of stacking extra tricks too early.
    • Once the move creates separation, look immediately for a through ball with Y on Xbox or Triangle on PlayStation, or a finesse shot with RB + B on Xbox or R1 + Circle on PlayStation.
    • If you play on PC, keep the Classic layout while rebuilding muscle memory and remap only after pass, shoot, sprint, and skill inputs feel natural again.

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