EA FC 26 recently unleashed the infamous Thierry Henry’s smirk celebration into the game. It captures the Arsenal legend’s iconic meme face that has been haunting social media timelines for ages.
It’s not just a regular dance or a crazy backflip, either. That simple yet almost evil smirk messes with your opponent’s mind big time. And if you ask me, it’s the perfect score celebration to tilt those cocky rivals that get on your nerves.
Thanks to EA, now it’s right in your face after someone scores on you. So dive in with me as I guide you through the exact steps of performing this celebration. That will ensure that next time it’s you triggering opponents instead of the other way around.
Who Can Perform This Celebration?
Alright, here’s the catch: this move appears to be tied to Thierry Henry’s icon cards, I mean, it’s his signature move after all. EA hasn’t officially confirmed if this will stay Henry-only forever, so for now, you can’t perform this celebration with any other player.
So you’re going to need him in your Ultimate Team if you’re looking to flip off some opponents. That exclusivity makes it feel special, which might be why fans have been going crazy over this rather toxic celebration in EA FC 26. Pay-to-flex? Sure, better start saving up then.
How To Unlock Thierry Henry’s Smirk Celebration
Similar to most icons, Thierry Henry isn’t easy to come by. His cards can be acquired through several methods that include:
Ultimate Team Packs: Low odds unless Henry’s a part of any special promo.
Store Rotations: Check the Ultimate Team store regularly for Icon packs featuring Henry.
Squad-Building-Challenges: Complete Henry-themed SBCs; however, they often demand substantial investment.
EA loves to tease us by bringing Henry back around every so often, so keep a watch out for any promos and icon events. Stay hopeful, maybe a little patient, and the pack luck gods may just be with you!
How To Perform The Celebration After Scoring
Alright, so you’ve got ahold of Henry’s icon cards, now what? To hit that smirk celebration, you need to follow these steps right after scoring.
PlayStation
Hold R1 + L1
Flick Right Stick Up, Then Down
Xbox
Hold RB + LB
Flick Right Stick Up, Then Down
Note: Don’t wait too long after scoring, as there’s only a couple of seconds’ window after scoring to perform this celebration.
What’s The Hype Around It?
The real magic in this celebration isn’t about how it looks; it’s about how Henry’s celebration move gets in his opponents’ heads. That little smirk of his screams confidence and control, almost as if he’s saying, “I knew I was gonna score, what’s the big deal?”
If there’s one thing this celebration excels at, it’s rage-baiting opponents. This leads to rivals often losing their chill. As a result, they start making rash decisions, overcommitting to attacks, or losing focus entirely. It’s a solid way to gain an advantage, because a competitive edge counts even if it’s mental.
It’s not just a celebration, it’s an effective psychological weapon that only Henry can fire.
