Yes, absolutely—it just goes by a slightly different name: the International Men's Tournament. EA added this feature directly into Career Mode back in Title Update v1.6.0 in early June 2026, and for all practical purposes, it is the World Cup.
How Does the Mode Work?
Just like the 2026 World Cup in North America, this mode features the brand-new expanded 48-team tournament format and follows official international competition rules. Your squad starts in a 3-match group stage, followed by a 32-team knockout bracket all the way to the final.
How Many Teams Are Available?
The update includes 53 fully licensed national teams. They come equipped with official kits, crests, authentic player face scans, dedicated tournament broadcast overlays, and pre-match national anthems—delivering the full, authentic big-tournament atmosphere.
How to Jump Straight into the Tournament
If you want to dive right into the action, EA added a new feature specifically for this. When launching a new Career Mode save, you don't have to grind through an entire year of club matches. Simply use the End of Season Live Start Points feature to skip the calendar straight to the summer of 2026, right before the International Men's Tournament kicks off, and lead your country straight to glory.
Which Teams Are the Strongest?
Top Tier
- France The only team in the entire mode where every single starter is rated 85+ OVR. Statistically, they are far and away the strongest squad in the tournament. With no weak spots on either offense or defense, France is hands-down the single best team to pick.
Heavy Contenders
- Portugal One of the most dangerous attacking sides in the game. Their lineup is stacked with high pace across the board, making their wing play and transition speed just as lethal as France, paired with top-tier finishing in the box.
- England Another offensive powerhouse on par with Portugal. While their defense is slightly less stacked, their passing precision in the final third is elite, and their ability to finish chances is right up there with the best.
- Spain Just like in real life, Spain’s possession play and build-up control are terrifying. They excel at breaking down stubborn low blocks in possession. While their raw finishing power isn't as explosive as France or Portugal, their overall composure and tactical stability make them extremely reliable.
- Argentina Argentina features incredible AI positioning and team synergy. Led by Messi, their creative potential in the final third is lethal. What they lack in raw sprint speed, they make up for with a rock-solid tactical setup that balances attack and defense effortlessly.
