Skill Games in FC 26 are designed to test and improve your ability in different areas of football, from basic controls to advanced techniques. They provide a fun, competitive way to sharpen your skills, track your progress, and even compete with friends to set the highest scores.
What are Skill Games?
Skill Games are bite-sized training challenges available in FC 26 across various categories such as shooting, dribbling, passing, defending, and set-pieces. Each challenge focuses on a specific ability, helping you develop key gameplay mechanics while keeping things entertaining.
They are accessible in the Learn to Play menu, alongside Training Centre and Practice Arena. Players can replay them anytime to refine techniques, work on weaknesses, or just enjoy quick football mini-games.
How Do Skill Games Work?
- Categories – Each Skill Game is grouped under categories like Attacking, Defending, Passing, Dribbling, Shooting, and Goalkeeping.
- Levels – Challenges come in difficulty tiers: Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Higher levels require more precision and give higher scores.
- Scoring – Points are awarded based on accuracy, timing, and execution. The goal is to hit the highest score possible.
- Leaderboard – Some Skill Games allow you to compare scores with friends or global leaderboards.
Types of Skill Games in FC 26
- Basics – Covers Movement, Passing, Shooting, Defending, and Scrimmage fundamentals.
- Dribbling – Challenges to improve ball control, close dribbling, and agility in tight spaces.
- Ground Pass – Focuses on accuracy and timing of short passes to teammates.
- Long Pass – Trains vision and precision for switching play or delivering long balls.
- Defending – Teaches tackling, intercepting, jockeying, and defensive positioning.
- Goalkeeper – Special drills for shot stopping, reflex saves, and rushing out.
- Set Pieces – Free kicks, corners, and penalties to master dead-ball situations.
- Shooting – Aimed at improving finishing, volleys, finesse, and power shots.
- Practice Scenarios – Realistic in-game situations that combine multiple skills to test decision-making and execution under pressure.
Basics
The Basics section in FC 26 Skill Games introduces new players to the essential mechanics of football gameplay. It is designed to teach the foundations of movement, ball control, and in-game actions before progressing to advanced drills. Completing these challenges ensures you understand the core controls and can apply them effectively during matches.
- Movement Basic – Teaches how to move efficiently across the pitch, focusing on sprinting, turning, and positioning. Example: move into highlighted zones to score points.
- Passing Basic – Covers ground passes and short passing accuracy, helping you link play and maintain possession.
- Shooting Basic – Introduces simple finishing techniques, including timing and power control when shooting at goal.
- Defending Basic – Provides the fundamentals of tackling and intercepting, teaching when to press and how to regain possession cleanly.
- Scrimmage Basic – A practice match scenario combining all the above skills, allowing you to apply passing, dribbling, shooting, and defending in a game-like setting.
Dribbling
The Dribbling section of Skill Games in FC 26 helps you master ball control, skill moves, and quick decision-making to beat defenders and maintain possession. With various drills ranging from beginner to advanced, you will sharpen your ability to maneuver in tight spaces and execute creative moves effectively.
- Under Control – Maintain control of the ball as opponents cross your zone. Tip: Get close to opponents for extra points. (Example Player: Leon Goretzka – Dribbling 80, Strength 87)
- Skill Move Zone – Use different skill moves inside designated areas to complete the challenge.
- Gate Rush – Dribble through gates placed around the pitch to test precision and ball control.
- Collect The Trophies – Navigate around the field while collecting markers to score points.
- Directed Skill Moves – Perform specific skill moves when prompted to progress through the challenge.
- Rush and Effort Touch – Combine sprint dribbling with effort touches to control the ball at speed.
- Dribbling Maze – Navigate through a set maze while keeping possession without losing the ball.
- Skill Moves To Goal – Beat defenders with skill moves and finish with a shot on goal.
- Knock-ons Dribble – Push the ball ahead with knock-on dribbles while maintaining control under pressure.
- Inside The Zone Dribbling – Keep possession while avoiding defenders, then shoot once inside the penalty box. Tip: Shield the ball from defenders. (Example Player: Michael Olise – Dribbling 88, Agility 90, Ball Control 86)
Ground Pass
The Ground Pass skill games are designed to sharpen your short passing accuracy, timing, and decision-making. You will practice threading the ball through tight spaces, linking quick passes, and keeping possession under pressure. These challenges increase in difficulty, moving from basic passing drills to advanced scenarios that demand precision and composure.
- Pass to Goal – Complete passes to highlighted teammates while avoiding cutouts. Focus on powering and aiming your passes correctly to set up first-time plays. (Player Example: Joshua Kimmich)
- Play the Pass – Master simple one-two combinations to keep possession and advance play.
- Timed Passes – Deliver passes with perfect timing to hit moving teammates in stride.
- Pass Through the Gap – Thread the ball between defenders to test your accuracy in tight areas.
- Keep the Ball – Maintain possession under increasing pressure by passing quickly and efficiently.
- Through Passing Circuit – Navigate a full sequence of passes requiring quick decision-making.
- Precision Passing – Hit exact zones with pinpoint accuracy to reach advanced targets.
- Extreme Hot Potato – Pass continuously inside a shrinking zone. The challenge ends if the ball exits the zone or possession is lost, so quick reactions and composure are key.
Long Pass
The Long Pass Skill Games in FC 26 are designed to help you perfect crossing, lobs, and advanced long passing mechanics. These challenges test your ability to deliver accurate balls from wide and deep positions, as well as your timing when picking out teammates in dangerous areas. You will learn to vary your crosses and lobs to adapt to in-game scenarios and gain extra points for accuracy and creativity.
- Crossing Session: Connect as many crosses as possible with your teammates to score points. Tip: face your target when crossing to reduce error.
- Onside Crosses: Focus on crossing to teammates while timing runs to avoid offsides.
- Crossing Scenarios: Practice a range of real-match crossing situations from different areas of the pitch.
- Lob Pass Sequence: Deliver a sequence of accurate lob passes under pressure to keep possession moving forward.
- Timed Lobbed Through Balls: Perfect the timing of lofted through balls to release attackers into space behind defenses.
- Game Crossing Scenarios: Simulate in-match moments where you must deliver quick and precise crosses to create chances.
- Cross Into The Danger Zone: Developed with UEFA Grassroots Programme. Drive down the wing and cross into the “danger zone” for high-scoring chances, with offsides disabled to let you focus purely on delivery.
Defending
The Defending Skill Games in FC 26 are designed to improve your ability to win back possession, stay composed under pressure, and maintain a solid defensive structure. You will be practicing switching between defenders, intercepting passes, rushing with the goalkeeper, and holding your defensive line. Completing these challenges helps refine your timing for tackles, jockeying, and defensive positioning.
- Switch and Defend – Switch between defenders to stop attackers from dribbling past your defensive line. Tip: Let attackers approach before committing.
- Ring of Tackles – Execute well-timed tackles in a controlled zone to gain possession without fouling.
- Intercept and Score – Practice intercepting passes before driving forward to create scoring chances.
- Take and Clear – Focus on winning the ball and clearing it away from danger zones.
- Goalkeeper Rush – Bring your goalkeeper off the line to close down attackers and prevent one-on-ones.
- Interceptor – Sharpen your anticipation by cutting off through balls and opposition passes.
- Zone Defence – Maintain shape and discipline by covering zones instead of chasing the ball.
- Hold the Line – Developed with UEFA, this challenge teaches you to move in sync with attackers, balancing jockeying, sprinting, and containing to prevent defensive gaps.
Goalkeeper
The Goalkeeper Skill Games in FC 26 focus on improving your reflexes, positioning, and decision-making when protecting the net. These challenges replicate real match scenarios like saving shots, intercepting through balls, and distributing the ball effectively after a save. By practicing these drills, you can sharpen your reactions, command the box better, and learn how to turn defensive saves into attacking opportunities.
- Artillery Saving – Stop powerful shots from entering the net. Tip: Follow the arrow to anticipate shot direction. Assistance level depends on your Save Assistance settings.
- 1-on-1 Against Striker – Face attackers in one-on-one situations and make decisive saves by closing them down quickly.
- Clear the Danger – Save and immediately clear the ball away from the danger zone to deny second-chance goals.
- Intercept and Distribute – Intercept dangerous passes or crosses, then distribute the ball to launch counterattacks.
- Goalkeeper Anchor – Practice staying composed under pressure and holding your ground when attackers approach.
- I Am the Wall – Prove your consistency by stopping multiple waves of shots from different angles and ranges.
Set Pieces
The Set Pieces Skill Games in FC 26 are designed to help you master dead-ball situations such as corners, penalties, and free kicks. These drills sharpen your precision, timing, and decision-making in scenarios where one kick can change the outcome of a match. By practicing set pieces, you can be improving your ability to deliver accurate crosses, place penalties under pressure, and score from direct free kicks with consistency.
- Pinpoint Crossing – Deliver accurate crosses to well-positioned teammates in corner situations. Tip: Aim for the “Danger Zone” through bonus gates to earn more points.
- Deliver Into The Box – Practice crossing variations from wide positions to create scoring opportunities inside the penalty area.
- Precision Penalty – Learn how to strike penalties with accuracy, using timing and placement to beat the goalkeeper.
- PK Against The Keeper – Face off against a live goalkeeper to test your ability to stay composed in high-pressure penalty moments.
- Direct Free Kick Advanced – Perfect your ability to bend and power the ball into the net from free kick positions outside the box.
- In-game Set Pieces – Simulate real match scenarios involving corners, free kicks, and penalties to apply your set-piece skills under match pressure.
Shooting
Shooting Skill Games in FC 26 help you master the art of finishing in different scenarios. From long-range strikes to precision chips, these drills focus on timing, accuracy, and power to ensure you can convert chances into goals. Each challenge gives you the opportunity to practice under pressure and improve your shot selection.
- Wall Breaker – Shoot and break as many targets as possible. Tip: Targets near the edge of the goal earn more points.
- Shooting Line – Practice hitting targets in a sequence to test your accuracy and shot consistency.
- Out of the Box Shots – Score goals with long-range shots from outside the penalty area.
- Rapid Angled Shots – Developed with UEFA, this challenge improves your ability to finish quickly from tight angles.
- Shoot Through the Gap – Place your shots through narrow spaces while avoiding defenders or obstacles.
- Chip Shots – Learn how to lift the ball over the goalkeeper with perfectly timed chip finishes.
- The Power Shot – Practice striking the ball with maximum power to beat the keeper from distance.
- Always Ahead – Test your ability to anticipate runs and finish ahead of defenders.
- Fast Shots – Score as many times as possible within a time limit. Tip: Power your shot less than 40% for a quicker release.
Whether it is delicate finesse, powerful strikes, or composure under pressure, these drills give you the tools to finish effectively in real matches. Completing them is key to building confidence in front of goal.
Practice Scenarios
Practice Scenarios in FC 26 replicate real match situations so you can rehearse decision-making under pressure. Each drill challenges your finishing, passing and defensive timing in increasingly difficult setups.
- Rookie Attacking Scenarios – Score as many goals as possible in simple attacking situations. Tip: Exchange passes with a teammate to create shooting chances. Target Points: 4,000
- Overloaded Attacking – Break down a short-handed defense using quick combinations and runs.
- Novice Attacking Scenarios – Convert straightforward chances while learning shot selection and timing.
- Overloaded Defending – Hold your line against multiple attackers and block lanes before tackling.
- Counter Attack Scenarios – Transition fast from defense to attack and finish breaks efficiently.
- Advanced Scenarios – Complex, pressurized situations that demand precise build-up and finishing.
- Champion Attacking Scenarios – Elite difficulty with tight spaces and aggressive defenders. Tip: Use Skill Moves to create separation before shooting. Target Points: 20,000
Why Play Skill Games?
Skill Games are not just for fun – they actively help improve your performance across all modes, including Ultimate Team, Career Mode, and Clubs. New players can learn the basics, while veterans can fine-tune advanced techniques. They also serve as a quick warm-up before jumping into competitive matches.
FAQ
Where can I find Skill Games in FC 26?
You can access Skill Games from the Learn to Play section in the main menu, alongside Training Centre and Practice Arena.
Do Skill Games improve my players in Career or Ultimate Team?
No, Skill Games do not directly improve your players. However, they help you as a player master mechanics, which translates into better in-game performance.
Are Skill Games available offline?
Yes. All Skill Games are available offline, and you don’t need an internet connection to play them.
Can I replay completed Skill Games?
Yes, you can replay any Skill Game as many times as you like to beat your high score or improve your skills.
Do I get rewards for Skill Games?
Rewards vary depending on the challenge. Some Skill Games only track your score, while others may grant XP or in-game progress depending on the mode.
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