If you are like me and have terrible luck when it comes to EA FC 26 packs, investing in the game’s many Cornerstones SBCs can be a great way of adding some of the promo’s players to your starting 11.
But given how the line between completing a good SBC and wasting your resources is tenuous at best in Ultimate Team, knowing which of them to invest in can help you avoid some pitfalls. Here’s which Cornerstones SBCs are worth completing in EA FC 26.
The Best EA FC 26 Cornerstones Player SBCs
Luckily for all looking to either buff their squads or get some cheap 85+ fodder, most of the current FC 26 Cornerstones Player SBCs justify their prices, with Alyssa Thompson being the absolute best cost-wise. Why? The SBC only demands an 81+ squad and rewards you with a decent 85 OVR player. If you have a little more to invest, however, Dávid Hancko can also be a solid investment for La Liga or mixed squads, while Jule Brand and Evander are seen as cost-efficient hits capable of linking well and delivering as both starters and live event-focused players.
Now that you know which Player SBCs are worth completing in EA FC 26, you can check out a detailed overview of their challenges and how long you have to complete them below:
| SBC | Squads Needed To Complete It | Available Until |
|---|---|---|
| Cornerstones Alyssa Thompson (85 OVR / LW) | 1x 83+ OVR squad featuring at least one Chelsea player | October 8, 2025 |
| Cornerstones Jule Brand (85 OVR / LW) | 1x 81 OVR+ squad featuring one German player 2x 82 OVR+ squads 1x 83 OVR+ squad. |
October 10, 2025 |
| Cornerstones Dávid Hancko (85 OVR / CB) | 1x 81 OVR+ squad featuring one Atletico Madrid player 1x 83 OVR+ squad featuring at least one TOTW and one La Liga player 1x 84 OVR+ squad 1x 84 OVR+ squad featuring at least one TOTW player |
October 9, 2025 |
| Cornerstones Evander (85 OVR / CAM) | 1x 82 OVR+ squad featuring one Brazilian player 1x 83 OVR+ squad |
October 12, 2025 |
Are Other Cornerstones SBCs Worth It?
Looking past the players, completing all of the Cornerstones challenges is also recommended, given their low price range and potential for great finds. Make sure to also always complete the 83+ Player Upgrades when available. If you just want to get a bit of dopamine, the 78+ upgrade is also an easy choice. Believe me, the latter two were responsible for more than half of my walkouts.
So you can get the most out of your new players and fight head-on against the frustrating tactics currently dominating every stage of the game, we also highly recommend taking a look at How to Break the Low Block Meta in EA FC 26.
