FC 26 FUT Market Crashes After World Cup Round of 16 Shock Results

Real-world World Cup upsets directly shattered game card prices! Double five-star cards skyrocketed overnight, while Portugal and USA cards plummeted. Is it time to buy at the bottom or chase the high? This article explains clearly to all players what to do.

Instantly become a top-tier card! Belgium and Spain's two teams have unleashed the most valuable double 5-star cards in the entire game!

Suitable for:

Players who have stockpiled Belgium and Spain PTG cards.

Whales aiming for the top-tier endgame lineup.

Card traders looking to make coins through short-term trading.

Value for you:

Directly lock in the most cost-effective top-tier card pool in the current version.

Understand the core advantages of the skyrocketing cards.

Avoid missing out on the newly unlocked double 5-star strength bonus.

In reality, Belgium's 4-1 thrashing of the USA in the Round of 16 and Spain's last-minute victory over Portugal triggered the ultimate benefit of the FC 26 "Path to Glory" dynamic card: if the national team advances to the quarterfinals, the corresponding PTG card will directly unlock a top-tier upgrade to a double 5-star with both Skill Moves and Weak Foot abilities.

Cards like De Bruyne, Doku, Nico Williams, and Yamal have jumped from popular cards to endgame god-tier cards, selling out instantly on the transfer market, their value doubling within minutes.

A market crash! With all three host nations eliminated, Portugal and USA cards have plummeted to rock-bottom prices

Suitable for:

Players who previously stockpiled USA and Portugal PTG cards and are now stuck with losses.

Free-to-play or low-spending players looking for cost-effective utility cards.

Individual investors looking to buy at the bottom of the market.

Value for you:

Helps you avoid the trap of buying at the current low prices.

Identifies which cards have fallen to practically rock-bottom prices.

Allows you to save your hard-earned FC 26 Coins while assembling a competitive lineup without spending a fortune.

With the USA and Portugal eliminated in the Round of 16, the upgrade paths for all PTG cards from both teams have been locked by EA, effectively cutting off the growth potential of the exclusive cards for the three host nations (USA, Canada, and Mexico).

The FUT market is now experiencing panic selling, with card prices plummeting within hours. Many players who previously stockpiled Ronaldo and Pulisic cards at high prices are now listing them at half price and finding no buyers.

Don't chase the highs and buy the lows! Market analysts are feeding you the latest trading guidelines

Suitable for:

All ordinary players struggling with buying and selling.

Beginners looking to mitigate risk.

Long-term players planning for the quarterfinals.

Value for you:

Direct access to professional-level trading decision-making references.

Eliminates guesswork.

Helps avoid the classic market pitfall of "buy the rumor, sell the news" followed by a pullback.

The entire PTG market is currently driven by extreme sentiment, and haphazard trading can easily lead to devastating losses.

If you already own Belgian or Spanish PTG cards, don't rush to buy at high prices. Wait for the surge to subside; a short-term price correction is highly likely, making it a more worthwhile time to buy.

For players looking for practical tools, now is the best window to buy US and Portuguese cards at rock-bottom prices. While these cards cannot be upgraded, their basic attributes are sufficient for daily and weekly tournaments, making them a safe bet at a low price.

Finally, some key tips for different types of players

For card hoarders:

Hold onto your five-star cards (Belgium and Spain) and observe the market. Don't rush to sell them all; there will be a new round of price fluctuations once the quarterfinals begin.

Don't stubbornly hold onto your US/Portuguese cards that are currently losing money; cut your losses and cash out now.

Use the freed-up coins to build dynamic cards for the next round of qualifying teams.

For team composition enthusiasts:

Don't rush to buy overpriced five-star cards if you want to build a top-tier team. Wait for a slight pullback before buying.

If you have a limited budget, buy practical US/Portuguese cards at rock-bottom prices to create a team that can handle most daily matches at zero cost.

For beginners:

Don't blindly follow the crowd and chase high prices.

Check real-time price trends on Futbin and follow the established trading guidelines.

Don't become a bagholder in market fluctuations.