FUT IN REVIEW
FUT IN REVIEW

FUT IN REVIEW

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FUT IN REVIEW – The Ultimate FC26 Podcast From pack luck to pro tips — FUT IN REVIEW is your twice-a-week deep dive into the world of FC26. Hosted by a passionate team of experts, including the legendary Ingve, gameplay guru James Tolando, and your hosts Dan & John, we break down the latest content, share winning strategies from futcoaching.com, and bring you the inside scoop to help you enjoy the game and play it better. Available everywhere — Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and more.

Recent Episodes

#712: FC26 Catch Up + Controller Settings!
DEC 14, 2025
#712: FC26 Catch Up + Controller Settings!

In this episode of FUT IN REVIEW, John, Homer, and Neil discuss the current state of FC26 after three months of gameplay. They delve into gameplay changes, community feedback, and the accessibility of the game for new players. The conversation also covers controller settings and tips for competitive play, emphasizing the importance of finding the right settings for individual play styles. The hosts reflect on the community's engagement and the positive aspects of the game, encouraging players to keep having fun and enjoy the experience.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome Back

01:19 State of FC 26 After Three Months

03:52 Gameplay Changes and Community Feedback

09:05 New Players and Game Accessibility

19:49 Controller Settings and Gameplay Mechanics

34:43 Exploring Game Settings and Mindset

36:10 Mastering Passing Techniques

39:32 Crossing and Lob Pass Strategies

41:00 Understanding Pass Receiver Lock

44:06 Defensive Strategies: Advanced vs Tactical

49:07 The Importance of Player Control

52:05 Switching Techniques and Preferences

57:51 Final Thoughts and Community Engagement

Controller settings Podcast:

Preset: Competitive

Shooting

Shot Assistance: Precision (John has assisted)

Passing

Ground Pass Assistance: Semi (John has assisted)

Through Pass Assistance: Semi

Lobbed Through Pass: Semi

Cross Assistance: Assisted

Lob Pass Assistance: Assisted (John has Semi)

Pass Receiver Lock: Late

Precision Pass Sensitivity: Normal

Defending

Clearance Assistance: Directional

Defending: Advanced Defending (Neil uses Tactical Defending)

Professional Fouls: On

Pass Block Assistance: On (John highly recommends OFF)

Switching

No right or wrong here. Pure preference. John recommends Closest to Ball for Next Player Switching and Player Lock ON.Check out our socials:X: https://twitter.com/futinreviewBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/futinreview.bsky.socialInstagram: https://instragram.com/futinreviewTolando's socials:https://x.com/Tolando77https://www.instagram.com/tolando77/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@tolando77https://www.youtube.com/@Tolando77https://www.twitch.tv/tolando77Questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/futinreview⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.futinreview.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/futinreview⁠

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#711: Joga Bonito
DEC 11, 2025
#711: Joga Bonito

In this episode, Chris, Graeme and Neil discuss the latest FC updates, focusing on the Joga Bonito promo, player recommendations, and surprising performances. They share their experiences in FC26, highlight new heroes, and explore objectives and fun cards. The conversation wraps up with reflections on players that have exceeded expectations and the overall state of the game.


Takeaways

The Joga Bonito promo emphasizes flair and skill in gameplay.

Players are finding the current FC content overpriced and less enjoyable.

New tactics and formations can enhance the gaming experience.

Certain players, like Alicia Thompson, are surprisingly effective despite their stats.

The importance of play styles in player performance is highlighted.

Heroes like Pablo Aymar and Cesc Fabregas bring nostalgia and excitement.

Objectives in FIFA can be a fun way to engage with the game.

Surprising player performances can keep players invested in FIFA.

The community aspect of FC26, including Discord interactions, is valuable.

The hosts express a mix of excitement and disappointment about the current state of FC26.


Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Joga Bonito and FC Gameplay

03:05 Exploring the Joga Bonito Promo

06:11 Player Highlights and Market Insights

08:55 Evaluating New Heroes in FC

11:55 Discussion on Evolution Cards and Their Value

14:59 Fun Cards and Player Recommendations

20:12 Chemistry and Player Evaluation

23:02 Objectives and Gameplay Experience

26:18 Promo Insights and Future Expectations

27:49 Surprising Player Performances

35:07 Gold Players Still in the GameCheck out our socials:X: https://twitter.com/futinreviewBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/futinreview.bsky.socialInstagram: https://instragram.com/futinreviewTolando's socials:https://x.com/Tolando77https://www.instagram.com/tolando77/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@tolando77https://www.youtube.com/@Tolando77https://www.twitch.tv/tolando77Questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/futinreview⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.futinreview.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/futinreview⁠

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#710: No Rules Rock. + Thunderstruck evaluation
DEC 7, 2025
#710: No Rules Rock. + Thunderstruck evaluation

SummaryIn this episode of FUT IN REVIEW, Shaq, Neil, and Homer discuss their weekly experiences with FC26, focusing on the positives and negatives of the game modes, particularly the 'No Rules' mode. They express frustrations with the current content and gameplay, highlighting the demanding requirements for SBC's and the lack of rewarding packs. The conversation shifts to the community's feedback on EA's patches and the need for the game to breathe. They also touch on the new evolutions, icon and hero cards, and their current formations and player experiences.Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Weekly Highlights

02:47 Content and Gameplay Discussion

05:43 Evaluating the Thunderstruck Promo

08:24 Community Feedback and EA's Response

11:13 Evolutions and Player Engagement

13:47 Patches and Gameplay Mechanics

16:45 Final Thoughts and Future Expectations

29:32 Patch Updates and Gameplay Issues

32:01 Pre-Order Icons and Market Concerns

36:31 Card Upgrades and Downgrades

38:38 Flash Tournament and Game Modes

39:34 New Heroes and Icon Discussions

42:53 Current Formations and Strategies

47:21 Player Performances and Season Pass ReviewCheck out our socials:X: https://twitter.com/futinreviewBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/futinreview.bsky.socialInstagram: https://instragram.com/futinreviewTolando's socials:https://x.com/Tolando77https://www.instagram.com/tolando77/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@tolando77https://www.youtube.com/@Tolando77https://www.twitch.tv/tolando77Questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/futinreview⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.futinreview.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/futinreview⁠

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#709: Black Friday...top or flop!?
DEC 4, 2025
#709: Black Friday...top or flop!?

In this episode, the hosts discuss the latest FC26 promo, Thunderstruck, and its impact on gameplay and player dynamics. They delve into card upgrades, player values, and the significance of physicality in the game. The conversation also covers pack weight, promo ratings, and the overall impressions of Black Friday offerings. The hosts share their insights on gameplay strategies and future plans within the FC community.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions

02:49 Thunderstruck Card Upgrades Explained

05:29 Analyzing Thunderstruck Player Cards

07:55 Power Curve and Card Ratings Discussion

10:36 The Impact of Icons in the Game

13:21 Pack Weight and Player Availability

18:17 Pack Weight Insights

24:26 Promo Ratings and Black Friday Expectations

26:51 The Role of Physicality in Gameplay

37:25 Learning from Pro Players

39:23 Plans for the Week AheadCheck out our socials:X: https://twitter.com/futinreviewBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/futinreview.bsky.socialInstagram: https://instragram.com/futinreviewTolando's socials:https://x.com/Tolando77https://www.instagram.com/tolando77/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@tolando77https://www.youtube.com/@Tolando77https://www.twitch.tv/tolando77Questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/futinreview⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.futinreview.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/futinreview⁠

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41 MIN