Look Sports Media – EA Sports remains tight-lipped, but the rumor mill surrounding EA FC 26 is churning at full speed. As always, the focus is on new licenses, and for Career Mode and Ultimate Team players, the big question is: which stadiums will make the cut? Speculation is particularly intense given rumors of EA securing World Cup rights for FC 26, potentially bringing venues from Canada, Mexico, and the USA into the game. EA FC 25 boasted over 120 stadiums, adding 10 new ones. But what about FC 26? Let’s dive into the most likely candidates:
Likely New Stadiums:
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Allianz Arena (Bayern Munich): Following Bayern Munich’s termination of their Konami deal, reports from BILD suggest EA Sports has secured an exclusivity agreement, bringing the iconic stadium back to the franchise after its absence since FIFA 20.
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Diego Armando Maradona Stadium (Napoli): Fanpage.it reports a potential four-year, €30,000 deal between EA Sports and the Municipality of Naples could bring this Serie A gem into EA FC 26.
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Stadio Olimpico (AS Roma & S.S. Lazio): EA’s multi-year partnership with AS Roma strongly suggests the Stadio Olimpico, shared by Roma and Lazio, will return.
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MetLife Stadium (World Cup 2026): With whispers of a World Cup mode in FC 26, the inclusion of MetLife Stadium, home to the New York Jets and Giants and host of the 2026 World Cup final, seems almost inevitable. Its presence in Madden games further strengthens this prediction.
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Hill Dickinson Stadium (Everton): EA’s Premier League deal usually guarantees all top-flight stadiums. While Everton’s new stadium is still under construction, EA has successfully included venues under development before, suggesting this could happen again.
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Puskás Aréna (Hungary National Team): Hosting the 2026 Champions League final, this stadium’s inclusion is highly probable, given EA’s strong ties to UEFA and the eChampions League.
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STADIUM Racecourse (Wrexham A.F.C.): Wrexham’s meteoric rise, fueled by Hollywood ownership, makes their STADIUM Racecourse a strong contender, despite ongoing stadium renovations. EA has previously added newly promoted Championship grounds, setting a precedent.
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St. Andrews (Birmingham City): With Tom Brady as a minority owner and recent promotion to the Championship, Birmingham City’s St. Andrews stadium is another likely addition, especially given its history and capacity.
While nothing is set in stone, these stadiums represent the strongest contenders for inclusion in EA FC 26. The potential addition of World Cup venues adds another layer of excitement, promising a truly global stadium experience. The wait for official confirmation continues, but the anticipation is palpable.
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