EA has released a new FC 26 update 1.14 is available to download on PS4, PC, Switch and Xbox One. According to the official FC 26 1.14 patch notes, the latest update slow down AI defending reactions to open attacking space, CPU Squad Battles play becomes more proactive, more players gain Lengthy acceleration, and defensive reliability improves. Classic XI teams and holiday menu refresh arrive via server release. Apart from this, FC 26 patch 1.14 also adds a New Release hub and several fixes.
FC 26 1.14 Patch Notes (Patch 1.4) – January 6, 2026
AI Defending
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Reduced AI defender reaction times when marking ball carriers, creating more open space during transitions.
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Intended to support freer, more fluid attacking movement.
Gameplay
General Adjustments
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Squad Battles CPU AI tuned to be more proactive and attack-focused, reducing low-pressure possession phases.
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Updated height thresholds for Acceleration Types, increasing the number of Lengthy players.
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Men: minimum 185 cm
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Women: minimum 165 cm
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Other Lengthy requirements unchanged.
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Goal-line defenders can perform automatic clearances only in last-ditch scenarios.
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Shoulder challenges now favor players with significantly higher Strength; stronger and more aggressive players shield more effectively.
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Reduced accuracy of acrobatic shots executed immediately after flicks.
Football Ultimate Team
New Features
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Added New Release hub to highlight current campaigns and provide navigation to SBCs, Objectives, and featured content. (Launching via server update after Title Update 1.4.0)
Fixes
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Removed incorrect pitch-corner trophy appearance.
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Fixed Evolution consumable preview flow resetting selections.
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Prevented radial menu from appearing unintentionally in specific UI sequences.
Career Mode
Improvements
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Expanded Player Status Information with clearer Contract and General categories.
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Certain Archetypes restricted based on chosen Origin Story in Player Career.
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Starting Skill Level replaced with Starting AP tied to Origin Story.
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Updated Manager Career Job Security behavior when reaching Insecure status.
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ICON and Hero contract durations extended up to 3 years.
Clubs
Fixes
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Corrected cases where incorrect Acceleration Types were set or displayed.
PC
Fixes
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Addressed unintended refresh rate changes to 60Hz.
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Resolved specific framerate drops during second halves of matches.
Previously, a major FC 26 update 1.06 added quality of life changes and tweaks. Unfortunately, since the last patch, players have been experiencing several issues with online gameplay. Today’s FC 26 version 1.14 will fix a few of these issues.
Download free EA Sport FC 26 update 1.14 on PlayStation 4, PC and Xbox One.
