Best EA FC 26 controller and game settings

EA FC 26 will be released worldwide on September 26, 2025, but the game has entered its early access phase as of September 19. The new title takes the football simulation experience to the next level, featuring stunning visuals and significant gameplay updates. However, having the right controller setup and game settings is crucial for smooth performance.

Whether you are new to the franchise or a seasoned player, having optimized settings will give you the edge and help you win more matches, regardless of whether you're playing online or Career Mode.

This guide will highlight all the settings you must tweak to get the best gameplay in the latest EA FC title.

The best EA FC 26 controller and game settings

The right controller settings will improve your performance in EA FC 26 (Image via Electronic Arts)

The Competitive controller settings preset is designed to give players more direct control and faster reactions on the pitch; it's crucial for online matches where every split second counts. It turns off settings like auto shots, flair shots, etc., giving you more control over your player.

We recommend you switch to Assisted wherever necessary if you're a new player. However, if you're a more seasoned player, set it to Precision.

Here are the best controller settings for the game:

Preset: Competitive

Shooting:

Auto Shots: Off
Assisted Headers: Off
Shot Assistance: Assisted

Passing:

Auto Flair Pass: Off
Through Pass Assistance: Semi
Lobbed Through Pass: Semi
Ground Pass Assistance: Assisted
Cross Assistance: Assisted
Lob Pass Assistance: Assisted
Pass Receiver Lock: Animation Start
Precision Pass Sensitivity: Normal

Defending:

Auto Clearances: Off
Clearance Assistance: Directional
Jockey: Advanced Defending
Professional Fouls: On
Pass Block Assistance: On

Switching:

Auto Switching: On Air Balls and Loose Balls
Auto Switching Move Assistance: None
Right Stick Switching: Classic
Right Stick Switching Reference: Player Relative
Right Stick Switching Sensitivity: 5
Next Player Switching: Classic
Reaction Time Calibration: Off
Player Lock: On

Dribbling:

Simplified Skill Moves: Off

Goalkeeper:

Save Assistance: Assisted
Camera Pan Speed: Default

Controller Preferences:

Analog Sprint: Off
Trigger Effect: Off
User Vibration Feedback: Off

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Here are a few other settings to improve gameplay:

Camera settings

UT Competitive Camera: Disabled
Single Player Camera: Tele Broadcast
Multiplayer Camera: Tele Broadcast
Player Career Camera: Tele Broadcast
Clubs Camera: Tactical
Rush Camera: Rush Broadcast
Be-A-Goalkeeper Camera: Pro
Power Shot Zoom: On

Camera Customization:

Custom Camera Settings: Custom
Height: 20
Zoom: 1
Pro Camera Zoom: 10

Camera settings are essential in enhancing visibility and reaction time. Using the Tele Broadcast settings enables a more balanced and TV-style perspective. This view provides a clear overview of the pitch and player positioning without feeling too zoomed in or distant.

Accessibility settings

Color Blindness: Default
Brightness: 5
Contrast: 5
High Contrast Mode: On
Main Menu Video: On
Player Indicator Size: Large
Player Shadows: On
Stadium Shadows: On
Remap Right Stick Functionality: Off
Remap L1/R1 Buttons and L2/R2 Buttons: Off
Subtitles: Off

Like Accessibility settings, the game's Visual settings lean towards personal preference. EA has now added pictures so you can see what each setting does or what it looks like. These settings do not affect performance, so feel free to explore and determine what suits you best.

Also read: All EA FC 26 PlayStyles explained

That's about it for the best EA FC 26 controller and game settings. Approaching the game with these optimized settings allows for a more skill-based and controlled gameplay experience, helping both new and seasoned players gain a critical edge in matches.

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