Summary
EA FC 27 Destined for Glory Team 1 is set to introduce the first major Ultimate Team promo, featuring community-selected players and live upgradeable cards. If you want to build your squad quickly and have enough resources for new arrivals, you can also buy FUT Coins. Here's everything you need to know about the release date, confirmed names, leaked cards, and upgrade system.
Destined for Glory Team 1 Release Date
EA has confirmed that Destined for Glory launches on September 25, 2026, alongside the global release of FC 27. The campaign will run until October 9.
The first team is expected to arrive in Ultimate Team at 6 PM BST / 5 PM UTC on September 25. According to current leaks, Team 1 will contain 15 player items, with ratings starting at 85 OVR.
Confirmed Destined for Glory Cards
EA has officially revealed five Team 1 players. They are Kylian Mbappé, Alexander Isak, Morgan Rogers, Bryan Mbeumo, and Mateus Fernandes. EA says these players were selected through community voting and are expected to make a major impact during the season.
Among them, Mbappé is the headline card after receiving the most community votes. Rogers, Fernandes, Isak, and Mbeumo add further variety across attacking and midfield positions.
Team 1 Leaked Players
Recent leaks have reportedly revealed the remaining Team 1 lineup. Alongside the five confirmed names, the leaked roster includes Nuno Mendes, Pernille Harder, Andrei Ratiu, Yann Aurel Bisseck, Kika Nazareth, Orkun Kökçü, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Ezri Konsa, Deniz Undav, Jaurégizar, Veerman, and Abdulhamid.
Because these names come from leaks, their final ratings and availability should be treated as unconfirmed until EA officially reveals them.
How the Live Upgrades Work
Destined for Glory cards are live items, meaning they can improve based on real-world domestic league performances throughout the season. EA confirms that upgrade tracking begins from September 18, before the promo officially launches.
For midfielders and attackers, upgrades are tied to combined goals and assists: 3 contributions can improve Shooting and Passing, 6 can add a PlayStyle, while 10 and 20 contributions can each provide an OVR upgrade. Defenders follow a clean-sheet-based path, with milestones at 2, 4, 6, and 10 clean sheets.
Final Thought
With several elite names included, Destined for Glory Team 1 could become an important early FC 27 Ultimate Team promo. Players should monitor domestic performances closely, as strong form can directly increase the value and quality of these live cards.
Having enough FUT Coins can also help you prepare for new players and strengthen your squad as the promo unfolds.
