What is FC Pro Live? FC Pro Live is a special Football Ultimate Team (FUT) promotion that ties dynamic Ultimate Team cards to the real‑world performances of 24 esports pros competing in the FC Pro Open tournament. Each of the 24 pros has an in‑game player item (the “FC Pro Live card”) that upgrades when that pro hits competitive milestones during the tournament.
The competition runs from late November 2025 through to February 2026, so these cards remain “live” for several months.
How upgrades work
Upgrades are based on the FC Pro Open results.
The player items receive statistical boosts when the linked pro reaches specific milestones:
- 3 points in the group stage – the card gains +1 skill‑move or weak‑foot star.
- 10 points – the card gains +1 overall rating (OVR).
- 16 points – the card gains another +1 OVR.
- Qualify for the knockout rounds – the card gains +1 OVR and one PlayStyle+, chosen by the pro after group play.
- Reach the top 4 in the knockout bracket – the card receives a new alternate position and a Role++ upgrade.
- Win the FC Pro Open – the card receives +1 OVR and +1 skill‑move or weak‑foot star.
A single card can receive up to six upgrades if the linked pro achieves every milestone.
PlayStyles+ upgrades are applied after all group‑stage matches finish.
Tournament structure
The FC Pro Open uses a two‑stage format. All matches are single‑game fixtures with 9‑minute halves.
- Group stage: runs from 24 Nov 2025 to 20 Jan 2026. Twenty‑four players are split into four groups of six. It is a double‑round‑robin; each player faces every other player in their group twice.
– The group winner qualifies directly for the quarter‑finals and the world championship.
– Second–third place move to the first round of playoffs.
– Fourth place gets a slot in the FC Pro 27 Open Global Qualifier.
– Fifth–sixth place are eliminated. - Playoffs: single‑elimination bracket on 26 Jan 2026 to determine the remaining qualifiers for the world championship.
Live FC Pro tracker
The tracker below shows the progress of each pro and the status of their FC Pro Live card. Points and milestones are updated after each matchday.
The second half of the group stage kicked off on 5 Jan 2026 with Matchday 5, where Group A completed its double‑round‑robin. After ten fixtures each, Vejrgang finished with a dominant 27 points (nine wins and one loss) to win the group and qualify directly for the quarter‑finals. Yaskow and tuga810 both reached 15 points and will enter the knockout playoffs. LJR Peixoto and Tekkz earned 12 points apiece and have secured spots in the FC Pro 27 Open Global Qualifier, while Lukas ended on 9 points and was eliminated. These results mean that three cards (Darwin Núñez, Maximiliano Caufriez and Nuno Tavares) will receive PlayStyle+ upgrades once the group stage concludes.
Group B concluded its double‑round‑robin on 12 Jan 2026. Dutch star Emre Yilmaz dominated again, finishing with 25 points from eight wins, one draw and one loss to top the group and qualify directly for the quarter‑finals. German pro Umut posted 22 points (seven wins, one draw, two losses) to finish second, while ManuBachoore edged Obrun on goal difference with 12 points to secure the final playoff berth. Obrun also finished on 12 points and will enter the FC Pro 27 Open Global Qualifier. Darkley (10 points) and Caccia (6 points) were eliminated. These standings mean that the Wijnaldum and Klostermann cards have achieved all three in‑game milestones so far, while the Zirkzee, El Shaarawy and Vieira items continue to chase their next upgrades.
Group C concluded its double‑round‑robin on 19 Jan 2026. Italian player Danipitbull finished top of the group with 18 points (five wins, three draws and two losses) to qualify directly for the quarter‑finals. AnasBadr was one point behind with 17 points and advances to the playoffs alongside nicolas99fc, who recovered to finish third on 16 points. Alihanlion ended on 14 points and will play in the FC Pro 27 Open Global Qualifier, while Brice (10 points) and Stingrayjnr (9 points) were eliminated. Their associated cards will gain upgrades: the Gilmour, Hegazi and Garnacho items have completed all three in‑game milestones, while the Werner, Ruiz and Thiago cards still have milestones remaining.
Group D concluded its double‑round‑robin on 20 Jan 2026. Dutch champion Levi de Weerd topped the group with 17 points (five wins, two draws and three losses) to qualify directly for the quarter‑finals. HHezerS and Nassada both finished on 15 points to secure the remaining playoff berths. GuiBarros10 ended with 14 points and will enter the FC Pro 27 Open Global Qualifier, while Paulo Neto and GugaFerraz (11 points each) were eliminated. The Jordan Teze card has achieved all three in‑game milestones, while the Tonali and Ginter items have completed the 3‑ and 10‑point milestones but still need to reach the 16‑point threshold; the Choupo‑Moting, Bremer and Savinho cards remain short of that final upgrade.
Group A
| Pro (card) | Points | 3 pts milestone | 10 pts milestone | 16 pts milestone | Knockout qualification | Top 4 | Champion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vejrgang – Darwin Núñez | 27 | 27/3 – achieved | 27/10 – achieved | 27/16 – achieved | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yaskow – Maximiliano Caufriez | 15 | 15/3 – achieved | 15/10 – achieved | 15/16 | Yes | No | No |
| tuga810 – Nuno Tavares | 15 | 15/3 – achieved | 15/10 – achieved | 15/16 | Yes | No | No |
| LJR Peixoto – Olivier Giroud | 12 | 12/3 – achieved | 12/10 – achieved | 12/16 | No | No | No |
| Tekkz – Daniel James | 12 | 12/3 – achieved | 12/10 – achieved | 12/16 | No | No | No |
| Lukas – Franck Honorat | 9 | 9/3 – achieved | 9/10 | 9/16 | No | No | No |
Group B
| Pro (card) | Points | 3 pts milestone | 10 pts milestone | 16 pts milestone | Knockout qualification | Top 4 | Champion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emre Yilmaz – Georginio Wijnaldum | 25 | 25/3 – achieved | 25/10 – achieved | 25/16 – achieved | Yes | Yes | No |
| Umut – Lukas Klostermann | 22 | 22/3 – achieved | 22/10 – achieved | 22/16 – achieved | Yes | No | No |
| ManuBachoore – Joshua Zirkzee | 12 | 12/3 – achieved | 12/10 – achieved | 12/16 | Yes | No | No |
| Obrun – Stephan El Shaarawy | 12 | 12/3 – achieved | 12/10 – achieved | 12/16 | No | No | No |
| Darkley – Fábio Vieira | 10 | 10/3 – achieved | 10/10 – achieved | 10/16 | No | No | No |
| Caccia – Federico Chiesa | 6 | 6/3 – achieved | 6/10 | 6/16 | No | No | No |
Group C
Group C concluded its double‑round‑robin on 19 Jan 2026, so the standings below reflect final results.
| Pro (card) | Points | 3 pts milestone | 10 pts milestone | 16 pts milestone | Knockout qualification | Top 4 | Champion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danipitbull – Billy Gilmour | 18 | 18/3 – achieved | 18/10 – achieved | 18/16 – achieved | Yes | Yes | No |
| AnasBadr – Ahmed Hegazi | 17 | 17/3 – achieved | 17/10 – achieved | 17/16 – achieved | Yes | No | No |
| nicolas99fc – Alejandro Garnacho | 16 | 16/3 – achieved | 16/10 – achieved | 16/16 – achieved | Yes | No | No |
| Alihanlion – Timo Werner | 14 | 14/3 – achieved | 14/10 – achieved | 14/16 | No | No | No |
| Brice – Fabián Ruiz | 10 | 10/3 – achieved | 10/10 – achieved | 10/16 | No | No | No |
| Stingrayjnr – Thiago | 9 | 9/3 – achieved | 9/10 | 9/16 | No | No | No |
Group D
Group D concluded its double‑round‑robin on 20 Jan 2026; the standings below reflect final results.
| Pro (card) | Points | 3 pts milestone | 10 pts milestone | 16 pts milestone | Knockout qualification | Top 4 | Champion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levi de Weerd – Jordan Teze | 17 | 17/3 – achieved | 17/10 – achieved | 17/16 – achieved | Yes | Yes | No |
| HHezerS – Sandro Tonali | 15 | 15/3 – achieved | 15/10 – achieved | 15/16 | Yes | No | No |
| Nassada – Matthias Ginter | 15 | 15/3 – achieved | 15/10 – achieved | 15/16 | Yes | No | No |
| GuiBarros10 – Eric Maxim Choupo‑Moting | 14 | 14/3 – achieved | 14/10 – achieved | 14/16 | No | No | No |
| Paulo Neto – Bremer | 11 | 11/3 – achieved | 11/10 – achieved | 11/16 | No | No | No |
| GugaFerraz – Savinho | 11 | 11/3 – achieved | 11/10 – achieved | 11/16 | No | No | No |
Playoffs and final results
The FC Pro Open playoffs took place on 26 Jan 2026. In the opening round, ManuBachoore, HHezerS, Umut and Danipitbull advanced past AnasBadr, Yaskow, nicolas99fc and Nassada. The quarter‑finals then saw Vejrgang defeat Manu Bachoore 6–5, Emre Yilmaz edge HHezerS 8–7, Levi de Weerd beat Umut 5–3 and Danipitbull overcome Nassada 7–6. In the semi‑finals, Vejrgang outlasted Levi de Weerd 6–5 and Emre Yilmaz beat Danipitbull 9–5.
In the grand final, Vejrgang defeated Emre Yilmaz 4–1 to claim the FC Pro Open title. These results mean that the top‑four semi‑finalists – Vejrgang, Emre Yilmaz, Danipitbull and Levi de Weerd – have unlocked the Top 4 upgrade for their FC Pro Live cards, while Vejrgang’s Darwin Núñez item receives the extra champion boost. The other world‑championship qualifiers from this event were ManuBachoore, Umut, HHezerS and Nassada.
How to use this tracker
- Watch matchdays: A win in the group stage is worth three points and a draw is worth one point. The points column above shows how many points each pro has earned so far.
- Monitor milestone progress: The milestone columns show how far each player is from the next upgrade. Values like “3/10” mean the pro currently has 3 points and needs 10 to trigger the next upgrade.
- Look for qualification updates: Once a pro qualifies for the knockout stage, or finishes top 4 or wins the tournament, the corresponding Ultimate Team card will receive additional boosts as described above.
By checking this tracker after each matchday, FC 26 players can see which FC Pro Live cards are on the verge of upgrades and follow the progress of their favourite pros.
