Futties is entering a decisive stretch, and Team 3 looks set to keep the promo moving at full speed. According to the latest leaked details, EA FC 26 Futties Team 3 will be released on Friday, August 7 at 6pm BST, which is 10am PDT and 1pm EDT. That matters because this is the point when new cards, SBCs, objectives, Evolutions and token-store items can reshape Ultimate Team for players in both the UK and US.
The release also comes with a clear pack change: Team 2 is expected to leave packs at the same time Team 3 arrives. In other words, Friday evening in the UK is not just a routine content drop. It is the handover between two Futties squads, and it should reset the market for anyone waiting on the next wave of high-end cards.
What the leaks say about Team 3
The headline detail is the continued presence of elite cards, including 99 overall items. Futties has already delivered 99-rated cards such as Virgil van Dijk, Luka Modric and Florian Wirtz, so Team 3 is expected to stay in that same top-tier lane. The leaked names include Michael Olise, Rayan Cherki, Charles De Ketelaere, Jeremy Doku and Saeed Al-Owairan, alongside the likes of Zinedine Zidane, Johan Cruyff and Steven Gerrard in the broader Futties conversation.
There is also a positional theme worth watching. The leaked lineup points to a 99-rated RM, a 99-rated RW and a 98-rated ST, which suggests the squad should offer pace, width and end product rather than a narrow build. That is important in a promo that is already defined by extreme stats and late-cycle power.
What else changes with the drop
Futties is described as the final major promo in EA Sports FC 26, and it is expected to run for four weeks in total. That makes each weekly refresh more significant than a standard content update. With Team 3, players can also expect new Squad Building Challenges, Evolutions, token-store items and potentially updated House Rules content.
One leaked detail has added extra intrigue. FUT Sheriff claimed that special items in the Futties Token Store could include Isco, Thomas Muller and Karim Benzema. If that proves accurate, the store would remain one of the most interesting parts of the promo, especially for players trying to balance instant upgrades with long-term token value.
There is also a separate date on the calendar. Futties Gauntlet 2 is due to begin on Monday, August 10 at 6pm, giving the weekend drop a second layer of significance. The structure is clear enough: Team 3 arrives on Friday, Team 2 exits packs, and the mode moves into another round of high-rated content and fresh objectives.
For players in the UK and US, the key takeaway is simple. Futties Team 3 is not just another weekly update. It is the next major reset point in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team, and if the leaks are right, it will bring more 99-rated cards into a promo that is already operating at maximum level.
