The wait is over, football fans, EA Sports FC 26 is officially up for pre-order ahead of its official release in a few months.If you’re itching to get your hands on the latest instalment, I’ve got the scoop on what’s new, where you pre-order it and what date it officially goes on sale.Image via EA SportsDiscover the most life-like and sharpest EA SPORTS FC game yet[/caption]EA SPORTS FC 26 game pre-order at Argos, from £54.99 (console dependent)BUY HEREJust shy of two months away from release, pre-orders are now open for what’s arguably the most highly anticipated sports game release of the year.There’s already been ‘leaks’ alluding to the highest-rated players in the game, so it’s fair to say anticipation is high for this title.View Tweet: https://t.co/EE8A86Wt3eSo whether you’re a Pro Clubs afficanardo, an Ultimate Team strategist or simply someone who loves the challenge of an online friendly match, I’ve got the lowdown on how to secure your copy of the game for the best price, no matter the your choice of console.EA Sports FC 26 release date?EA Sports FC 26 is scheduled to be released worldwide on 26 September 2025.The game will be available for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and Amazon Luna from the get-go. With the previous title releasing on the 27 of September 2024, it’s almost been exactly one year to the day since the last game.EA Sports A gameplay still from the upcoming title[/caption]EA Sports FC 26 price?EA Sports FC 26 prices will depend on which console you’re purchasing for.For example, the standard edition of the game for the Nintendo Switch comes in at a cheaper price of £47.95, while the Xbox Series X version can be as much as £69.99 (depending on where you buy it from).Be sure to keep scrolling to find out where to secure the best pre-order deals for your console.Where to pre-order FC 26?Great news for older and newer-gen players, FC is coming to a variety of consoles.There’s also dual entitlement for PlayStation and Xbox players, allowing you to play on both last-gen and current-gen consoles with a single purchase. See below for the best places to purchase.FC 26 on Playstation 5Shop FC 26 on PS5 at Argos, from £62.99Shop FC 26 on PS5 at Amazon, from £62.95FC 26 on Xbox One & Xbox Series XShop FC 26 on Xbox at Argos, from £62.99Shop FC 26 on Xbox at Amazon, from £69.99FC 26 on Nintendo Switch 2Shop FC 26 on Nintendo Switch 2 at Argos, from £62.99Shop FC 26 on Nintendo Switch 2 at Amazon, from £52.95FC 26 on Playstation 4Shop FC 26 on Playstation 4 at Argos, from £54.99 Shop FC 26 on Playstation 4 at Amazon, from £62.95FC 26 on Nintendo Switch Shop FC 26 on Nintendo Switch at Argos, from £54.99Shop FC 26 on Nintendo Switch at Amazon, from £47.95What new features will be in FC 26?The developers behind FC 26 have been keen to listen to community feedback, and so for this year’s version there have been a number of changes implemented to the game.For example, there is now more responsive dribbling, smarter AI positioning, and sharper explosive movements, making the game feel fresh while keeping its core gameplay style. There’s also been an overhaul to the goalkeepers, with more natural positioning meaning you’re conceding way less flukey goals where it matters.Finally, player animations are now more lifelike, and new Playstyles and Player Roles give you more ways to shape your positioning and how you play.For more sports, health and fitness deals and buying guides, check out our dedicated talkSPORT shopping hub.