To win matches in FC 26, scoring goals is essential, and that begins with being an effective attacker. This tutorial is designed to help you improve your attacking skills and increase your goal-scoring ability in EA Sports FC 26.
Controls – Basic to Advanced
First, familiarize yourself with all attacking controls and buttons in FC 26. There are two types of attacking controls: Simple and Advanced, Review each control carefully and memorize the function of every button to execute your attacks effectively.
ATTACKING – SIMPLE
| Action | PlayStation | Xbox / PC |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Pass / Header | X | A |
| Lob Pass / Cross / Header | ▢ | X |
| Through Pass | △ | Y |
| Shoot / Volley / Header | ◯ | B |
| Time Your Shot | ◯ + ◯ (Timed) | B + B (Timed) |
| Chip Shot | L1 + ◯ | LB + B |
| Finesse Shot | R1 + ◯ | RB + B |
| Power Shot | L1 + R1 + ◯ | LB + RB + B |
| Fake Shot | ◯ then X + Direction | B then A + Direction |
| Fake Pass | ▢ then X + Direction | X then A + Direction |
| Fake Shot to Shot | ▢ or ◯ or X then L + no direction | X or B or A then L + no direction |
| Driven Through Pass | L1 + R1 + △ | LB + RB + Y |
| Rewind and Try Again (Kick-Off Only) | L2 + R2 Option | LT + R2 Start |
ATTACKING – ADVANCED
| Action | PlayStation | Xbox / PC |
|---|---|---|
| Protect Ball | L2 Hold Down | LT Hold Down |
| Driven Ground Pass (Long Driven Pass) | R1 + X | RB + A |
| Lofted Ground Pass | X + X | A + A |
| Lofted Through Pass | △ + △ | Y + Y |
| Lobbed Through Pass | L1 + △ | LB + Y |
| Driven Lob Pass / Driven Cross | L1 + R1 + ▢ | LB + RB + X |
| High Lob / High Cross | L1 + ▢ | LB + X |
| Ground Cross | ▢ + ▢ | X + X |
| Driven Ground Cross | L1 + R1 + ▢ + ▢ | LB + RB + X + X |
| Trigger Run | L1 | LB |
| Call for Support | R1 | RB |
| Double Teammate Support | R1 + R1 | RB + RB |
| Dummy a Pass | L + no direction + R1 Press and Hold | L + no direction + RB Press and Hold |
| Flair Pass / Swerve | L2 + X | LT + A |
| Flair Shot / Outside The Foot | L2 + ◯ | LT + B |
| Flair Lob / Cross | L2 + ▢ | LT + X |
| Flair Through Pass / Swerve | L2 + △ | LT + Y |
| Let Ball Run | R1 Press and Hold + L (Away From Ball) | RB Press and Hold + L (Away From Ball) |
| Flick Up For Volley | R3 | R3 |
| Disguised First Touch | R1 Press and Hold + L (Towards Ball) | RB Press and Hold + L (Towards Ball) |
| Pass and Go | L1 + X | LB + A |
| Pass and Move | X or △ or ▢ + R + Direction (Hold) | A or Y or X + R + Direction (Hold) |
| Directional Runs | Tap L1 + R or R1 + R (Flick in any Direction) | Tap LB + R or RB + R (Flick in any Direction) |
| Player Lock | L + R | L + R |
| Switching (Player Lock) | R (Flick in any Direction) | R (Flick in any Direction) |
| Hard Super Cancel | L1 + R1 + L2 + R2 | LB + RB + LT + RT |
| Cancel Foul Advantage | L2 + R2 | LT + RT |
| Shield Step In / Push back | L2 | LT |
| Precision Pass | R1 + △ | RB + Y |
| Precision Swerve Ground Pass | L2 + R1 + △ | LT + RB + Y |
| Precision Lob Pass | R1 + ▢ | RB + X |
Dribbling
In FC 26, the dribbling mechanism enhances accuracy and responsiveness. By using the left stick (L) without holding the sprint button, you can dribble more precisely. This enables you to better read defenders’ movements and swiftly adjust your dribbling direction as needed.
Use the sprint button (R2/RT) when you have enough space to accelerate and push the ball into open areas. Pushing the right stick (R) in various directions will help you nudge the ball ahead of you, making it easier to evade opponents. Another effective dribbling move is the stop and go, which you can perform by using the L1/LB button along with the left stick (without directional input), and then adjusting the right stick left or right.
The new dribbling in FC 26 could be useful; do so by holding L1 / LB when dribbling. Slow dribbling allows you to be more accurate while also allowing your teammates to sprint into open spaces for you to pass to them.
Having good dribblers (players with high DRI rating) is also important in FC 26 f. Ensure that your best dribbling players are in your Starting 11. Your midfield should feature players with high dribbling skills, so prioritize placing your top dribblers in the midfield positions.
Learn how to dribble effectively and control the ball. In Skills Games mode, you can practice dribbling drills to enhance your skills. Remember to focus on accuracy, read your opponent’s moves, avoid rushing, and give your best effort when dribbling.
DRIBBLING CONTROLS
| Action | PlayStation | Xbox / PC |
|---|---|---|
| Move / Dribble / Carry the ball | L | L |
| Protect Ball | L2 | LT |
| Skill Moves | R | R |
| Special Powers (Volta Football only) | R1 | RB |
| Simple Skill Moves (Volta Football only) | L1 Press and Hold + L + Direction | LB Press and Hold + L + Direction |
| Simple Flicks (Volta Football only) | R3 + L + Direction | R3 + L + Direction |
| Taunts (VOLTA FOOTBALL only) | L + no direction + R2 Hold Down | L + no direction + RT Hold Down |
| Sprint / Fast Dribble | R2 Hold Down + Direction | RT Hold Down + Direction |
| Controlled Sprint | R1 Hold Down + Direction | RB Hold Down + Direction |
| Strafe Dribble | L1 + L | LB + L |
| Agile Dribble | L2 + R2 | LT + RT |
| Orbit Dribble | L2 + L1 + L + Direction | LT + LB + L + Direction |
| Let Ball Run | R1 Press and Hold + L (Away From Ball) | RB Press and Hold + L (Away From Ball) |
| Shield / Jockey | L2 Hold Down + Direction | LT Hold Down + Direction |
| First Touch / Knock-On | R2 + R + Flick Twice and Hold Direction | RT + R + Flick Twice and Hold Direction |
| Controlled First Touch / Effort Touch | R2 + R (Flick in any Direction) or R + Direction (Hold) | RT + R (Flick in any Direction) or R + Direction (Hold) |
| Stop Ball | R2 + no direction | RT + no direction |
| Jostle (Ball In Air) | L2 | LT |
| Stop and Face Goal | L + no direction + L1 | L + no direction + LB |
| Disguised First Touch | R1 Press and Hold + L (Towards Ball) | RB Press and Hold + L (Towards Ball) |
| Set Up Touch | R1 + R + Direction (Hold) | RB + R + Direction (Hold) |
| Fake Pass | ▢ then X + direction | X then A + direction |
| Fake Shot | ◯ then X + direction | B then A + direction |
| Time Your Shot | ◯ + ◯ [Timed] | B + B [Timed] |
| Dummy a Pass | L + no direction + R1 Press and Hold | L + no direction + RB Press and Hold |
| Trigger Run | L1 | LB |
| Call for Support | R1 | RB |
| Pass and Go | L1 + X | LB + A |
| Pass and Move | X or △ or ▢ + R + Direction (Hold) | A or Y or X + R + Direction (Hold) |
| Directional Runs | Tap L1 + R or R1 + R (Flick in any Direction) | Tap LB + R or RB + R (Flick in any Direction) |
| Player Lock | L + R | L + R |
| Switching (Player Lock) | R (Flick in any Direction) | R (Flick in any Direction) |
| Hard Super Cancel | L1 + R1 + L2 + R2 | LB + RB + LT + RT |
To improve your dribbling skills, read FC 26 Dribbling Guide article.
Passing
Enhance your passing skills by practicing regularly. If you’re not yet confident, play Skill Games to refine your technique. Use short passes to maintain possession and control the game, and work on your long passing skills for effective crossing.
Use the through balls for nudging the ball into spaces so your attackers can run beyond the defenders and catch the ball. Have a quick dynamic plan in your mind for your passes, visualise a few scenarios before passing the ball.
Once again, master the controls for passing and become familiar with every passing technique. Ensure you use your best players with high passing skills (higher PAS rating) in your team to maximize your effectiveness on the field.
We have a passing guide in FC 26 article which could help you to improve your passing skills. Read this guide properly and follow the given instruction to improve your passing.
Shooting and Finishing
Scoring goals in FC 26 can be challenging. To increase your chances, focus on honing your attacking skills and strategies.Pick up your best strikers with the highest shooting and finishing attribute rating for your squad. Don’t forget to put them in their right positions by checking their preferred foot and their preferred positions.
Heading and jumping attributes are also the key factors for the strikers which can improve your chances for scoring from long passes.
The power of your shot plays a crucial role in effective shooting and finishing. High-powered shots are more likely to succeed from long range, while low-powered, accurate shots work best in close-range situations, especially one-on-ones with the goalkeeper. In one-on-one scenarios, try shifting the ball slightly to the left or right just before shooting, this can help create a better angle and open up more space to aim for. You can also use the right stick to perform a quick skill move and throw off the keeper.
Practice for shooting and finishing in the Practice Arena and play the Skill Games. There are several types of shots you can use to finish in FC 26. Below is a list of these shot types, along with their button controls:
SHOOTING
| Action | PlayStation | Xbox / PC |
|---|---|---|
| Shoot / Volley / Header | ◯ | B |
| Time Your Shot | ◯ + ◯ (Timed) | B + B (Timed) |
| Power Shot | L1 + R1 + ◯ | LB + RB + B |
| Finesse Shot | R1 + ◯ | RB + B |
| Chip Shot | L1 + ◯ | LB + B |
| Flair Shot / Outside The Foot | L2 + ◯ | LT + B |
| Fake Shot | ◯ then X + Direction | B then A + Direction |
| Fake Shot to Shot | ▢ or ◯ or X then L + no direction | X or B or A then L + no direction |
Additionally, read the Finishing and Shooting Techniques in FC 26 to improve your skills and score more goals in FC 26.
Your Best Formation
Understanding your team formation and lineup is crucial for winning matches. While having strong attackers is important for scoring goals, simply loading your team with strikers doesn’t guarantee success. The effectiveness of your attack depends on how well your players support offensive plays. Incorporating skilled attacking midfielders and even defenders with good attacking and finishing attributes can significantly increase your chances of finding the back of the net.
Review the available formations in FC 26 game and see which one is more suited to your style of play.
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