EA Sports FC 26 Steam Concurrent Players Hit All-Time High During World Cup
The surge shows how a major real-world sports event can directly boost engagement with a licensed game, even a year after release.
Reporting from 1 sources: Game Spark.
EA Sports FC 26 reached a new peak of 126,817 concurrent players on Steam, driven by the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and an 80% discount. The previous peak was set at launch or after major updates. The game is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo platforms.
EA Sports FC 26 recorded 126,817 peak concurrent players on Steam in the last 24 hours, an all-time high for the soccer title released in September 2025. The spike began on June 12, the day the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicked off, and has continued to climb. The game is also currently 80% off on Steam, priced at 1,960 yen, but the World Cup effect appears to be the larger factor. The previous peak was set at launch or after major updates. EA Sports FC 26 is available on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, and Switch.
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