What are the default controls for EA SPORTS FC 26?

EA SPORTS FC 26, a sports game, uses 28 default keybinds across 7 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap EA SPORTS FC 26 controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from EA SPORTS FC 26's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Does EA SPORTS FC 26 support a controller?

Yes — EA SPORTS FC 26 has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.

Which platforms do these EA SPORTS FC 26 controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.

Is this an official EA SPORTS FC 26 resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by EA SPORTS FC 26 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Windows · 28 default keybinds

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EA SPORTS FC 26 Keyboard & Controller Controls

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Default control reference for EA SPORTS FC 26, the annual football/soccer simulation from EA. Covers the default 'Classic' PC keyboard and mouse bindings alongside the standard Xbox controller layout for attacking, defending, skill moves, goalkeeping, and set pieces.

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Layout

28 default keybinds across 7 categories. Most can be reassigned in EA SPORTS FC 26's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.

Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

MMB · Skill Moves

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+ 4 more controls in the table below

Attacking 7

Action	Shortcut
Ground Pass / Header	`RMB`
Shoot / Volley / Header	`LMB`
Through Pass	`A`
Lob Pass / Cross	`S`
Finesse Shot	`DLMB`
Chip Shot	`ShiftLMB`
Protect / Shield Ball	`W`

Defending 7

Action	Shortcut
Change Player	`Shift`
Tackle / Push or Pull	`LMB`
Contain (Hold)	`RMB`
Teammate Contain (Second Defender, Hold)	`D`
Sliding Tackle	`S`
Rush Goalkeeper Out	`A`
Hard / Slide Tackle (Alt)	`DS`

Set Pieces 6

Action	Shortcut
Free Kick: Aim	`Mouse`
Free Kick: Shoot	`LMB`
Penalty: Aim	`Mouse`
Penalty: Shoot	`LMB`
Corner / Throw-In: Aim	`Mouse`
Corner: Lob Cross	`S`

Movement 3

Action	Shortcut
Move Player	`Mouse`
Sprint	`Ctrl`
Jockey	`W`

Skill Moves & Modifiers 2

Action	Shortcut
Skill Moves	`MMB`
Knock-On / Pace Control	`CtrlRMB`

Goalkeeper 2

Action	Shortcut
Goalkeeper: Call for Pass	`RMB`
Goalkeeper: Suggest Through Pass	`A`

Menus 1

Action	Shortcut
Pause / Menu	`Esc`

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Attacking 7

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Ground Pass / Header	`A✕AB`
Shoot / Volley / Header	`B●BA`
Through Pass	`Y▲YX`
Lob Pass / Cross	`X■XY`
Finesse Shot	`RBR1R1RB●BA`
Chip Shot	`LBL1L1LB●BA`
Protect / Shield Ball	`LTL2L2ZL`

Defending 6

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Change Player	`LBL1L1L`
Tackle / Push or Pull	`B●BA`
Contain (Hold)	`A✕AB`
Teammate Contain (Second Defender, Hold)	`RBR1R1R`
Sliding Tackle	`X■XY`
Rush Goalkeeper Out	`Y▲YX`

Set Pieces 6

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Free Kick: Aim	`L-Stick`
Free Kick: Shoot	`B●BA`
Penalty: Aim	`L-Stick`
Penalty: Shoot	`B●BA`
Corner / Throw-In: Aim	`L-Stick`
Corner: Lob Cross	`X■XY`

Movement 3

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Move Player	`L-Stick`
Sprint	`RTR2R2ZR`
Jockey	`LTL2L2ZL`

Skill Moves & Modifiers 2

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Skill Moves	`R-Stick`
Knock-On / Pace Control	`RTR2R2ZRR-Stick`

Goalkeeper 2

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Goalkeeper: Call for Pass	`A✕AB`
Goalkeeper: Suggest Through Pass	`Y▲YX`

Menus 1

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Pause / Menu	`MenuOptionsMenu+`

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EA SPORTS FC 26 controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for EA SPORTS FC 26?: EA SPORTS FC 26, a sports game, uses 28 default keybinds across 7 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap EA SPORTS FC 26 controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from EA SPORTS FC 26's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does EA SPORTS FC 26 support a controller?: Yes — EA SPORTS FC 26 has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
Which platforms do these EA SPORTS FC 26 controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official EA SPORTS FC 26 resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by EA SPORTS FC 26 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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All EA SPORTS FC 26 controls

Attacking 7

Defending 7

Set Pieces 6

Movement 3

Skill Moves & Modifiers 2

Goalkeeper 2

Menus 1

Attacking 7

Defending 6

Set Pieces 6

Movement 3

Skill Moves & Modifiers 2

Goalkeeper 2

Menus 1

EA SPORTS FC 26 controls — FAQ

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