Summary: The final, definitive database leaks for FC 26 Ultimate Team have hit the internet, sending shockwaves through the community ahead of the Friday, August 14 global launch. As EA Sports prepares to sunset the current title and transition fully into the FC 27 Pre-Season campaign, players were expecting one final dance with the world's greatest superstars.
However, credible database miners, including FUT POLICE LEAKS, have delivered a massive blow to nostalgia hunters: Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Kylian Mbappé have officially missed out on the final FUTTIES batch.
Instead, EA is shifting the spotlight to a new wave of 99-rated summer transfer icons and highly anticipated historical returns. Here is everything you need to know about FUTTIES Team 4 and the massive Re-Release Batch 4 card pool.
The New 99 King: Harry Kane Takes the Throne
With Messi and Ronaldo absent from the Team 4 database, EA has crowned Harry Kane (FC Bayern) as the central headliner of the release. The English sniper is verified to receive a fully juiced 99-OVR card featuring four distinct PlayStyle+ traits, completely fixing his pace issues and making him the ultimate target man for late-game competitive divisions.
Verified Active Player Leaks
Harry Kane (FC Bayern) - 99 OVR ST (Features maxed physical and 5-star weak foot)
Sophia Smith (Portland Thorns) - 99 OVR RW (Leaked via database text under "Sophia Wilson")
Bradley Barcola (PSG) - 98 OVR LW (Boasting 99 Pace and Trickster+ mechanics)
Alexander Isak (Newcastle) - 98 OVR ST (The community's favorite meta-striker returns)
Real Madrid Legends Return: R9 and Gareth Bale Confirmed
While the active player list left some modern football fans divided, the Icon and Hero pool for the Re-Release 4 era is generating massive hype across the Reddit Ultimate Team Forum.
Verified database leaks via RealSport101 confirm that two of the most dominant meta attackers in football history are returning with ultimate pink upgrades:
Ronaldo Nazário (R9): Re-engineered with custom 5-star/5-star animations, 99 Finishing, and the Quick Step+ trait.
Gareth Bale: The Welsh wizard makes a surprise endgame return, boasting his iconic physical sprint speed, maxed-out long shots, and Aerial+ traits to claim the best winger spot in the current build.
Re-Release Batch 4: The Ultimate "Best Of" Pack Filter
Alongside the new Team 4 pink cards, EA is dropping Re-Release Batch 4. This updates the standard pack pool, removing outdated Team of the Season (TOTS) items and replacing them with over 150 of the best promotional items dropped throughout the FC 26 lifecycle.
According to data tracked by TimesaverGG, expect to pack high-tier cards from previous campaigns like Team of the Year (TOTY), Ultimate Birthday, and Path to Glory at significantly boosted drop rates.
The Endgame Transition: Launch Schedule
FUTTIES Team 4 & Re-Release Batch 4 will officially drop on Friday, August 14, 2026, at 6 PM BST / 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET.
Event Milestones
FUTTIES Team 4 Drop - August 14, 2026 - Final weekly promo packs, 99 R9, and Gareth Bale SBCs.
Pre-Season Transition - August 21, 2026 - Infinite 85+ x10 SBC loop unlocked; menu grinding dominates.
FC 27 Carry-Over Window - September 2026 - Completing cross-generation missions for the new Web App.
Tactical Guide: How to Grind This Drop for FC 27 Advantage
Because FC 27 launches next month, do not hoard your coins or high-rated duplicate players. Instead, use the massive drop rates of Re-Release Batch 4 to feed the endgame loop.
The Infinite Loop: Recycle every single duplicate card you open into the upcoming 85+ x10 or 84+ x10 Upgrade SBCs. You will easily pull Team 4 cards while generating unlimited fodder.
Target the Crafting Completionist: Put common gold cards into the Pre-Season Crafting SBC. Reaching 100 completions will automatically unlock an 82+ x5 Rare Players Pack in FC 27 on Day 1.
Liquidate Your Club: Sell your tradeable assets now. Player prices will plummet the moment Re-Release 4 hits packs due to massive supply. If you need more FC 26 Coins for your final player SBCs and endgame preparation, use them to buy cheap fodder and complete the final player SBCs like Gareth Bale.
