FC 26 RTG Guide: Building a Germany and USA Squad Around Kai Havertz and Lucas Podolski

This guide explains how to build a successful Germany-USA hybrid squad in FC 26 by unlocking Kai Havertz and End of an Era Lucas Podolski, optimizing their PlayStyles, managing reward packs and tokens wisely, and using Division Rivals to prepare for FUT Champions, ultimately achieving an undefeated Weekend League start.

Rescue Kai Havertz Before the Event Ends

Limited-time Gauntlet rewards are often among the best value cards released during a promotion, so completing them before they expire should always be a priority. In this RTG run, Kai Havertz was completed just before Gauntlets 2 ended, ensuring one of Germany's best special cards wasn't missed. Players looking to finish similar SBCs more quickly or strengthen their squads alongside these limited-time rewards may choose to buy FC 26 Coins to acquire the necessary players before event deadlines.

Havertz immediately became the centerpiece of a Germany-USA hybrid squad. Instead of simply choosing the highest-rated players, building around a favorite footballer makes Ultimate Team much more enjoyable throughout the season.

When creating a themed squad, combine:

· German attackers and midfielders

· United States defenders and supporting players

· A reliable goalkeeper that fits chemistry

· Special cards earned through objectives and SBCs

This approach creates a unique team while remaining competitive in high-level online matches.

Complete the End of an Era Lucas Podolski SBC

Another must-complete challenge was the End of an Era Lucas Podolski SBC.

Podolski receives an outstanding attacking card featuring:

· 96 Shooting

· Four-star Skill Moves

· Four-star Weak Foot

· Finesse Shot+

· Dead Ball+

· Low Driven Shot+

· Excellent passing PlayStyles

Although Podolski retired from international football years ago, FC 26 celebrates his legendary career with a card capable of competing against the very best CAMs and strikers in Ultimate Team.

Assigning him free-kick duties takes full advantage of his Dead Ball+ PlayStyle, while his finishing allows him to convert both finesse shots and powerful low-driven efforts from outside the box.

Open Reward Packs and Spend Tokens Carefully

After finishing major SBCs, opening saved reward packs can provide valuable upgrades for the squad.

Several high-rated cards were obtained from reward packs, giving additional depth across midfield and defense. While elite pulls are never guaranteed, consistently saving packs for major promotions increases the chance of obtaining usable special cards.

The RTG also accumulated over 300 event tokens, allowing the purchase of the 94x3 reward pack.

Before spending tokens, always consider:

· Whether a guaranteed player SBC offers more value.

· If your current squad has obvious weak positions.

· Whether upcoming promotions may introduce better token rewards.

Planning token usage carefully prevents wasting valuable event currency.

Optimize Kai Havertz's PlayStyles

Kai Havertz proved to be the star of the entire session.

Applying the right chemistry style unlocked Lengthy acceleration while maximizing his already elite finishing and dribbling.

His greatest strengths included:

· Tactical+

· First Touch+

· Technical+

· Finesse Shot+

· Low Driven Shot+

· Excellent passing PlayStyles

· Strong defensive contribution

Technical+ allowed Havertz to glide through defenders in tight spaces, while Tactical+ created intelligent attacking runs that constantly broke defensive lines.

His custom penalty run-up also became a valuable weapon, catching goalkeepers off guard with its quick execution.

Build Around Podolski as Your CAM

Rather than using Podolski purely as a striker, deploying him at CAM maximizes his passing while still allowing him to score consistently.

His combination of:

· Press Proven+

· Finesse Shot+

· Dead Ball+

· Low Driven+

· High shooting attributes

makes him ideal for linking midfield and attack.

Even without relying heavily on Incisive Pass+, Podolski remained an excellent creator thanks to his overall passing quality and positioning.

Dominate Rivals Before Entering FUT Champions

Instead of jumping straight into Weekend League, the squad first secured qualification through Division Rivals.

Winning two consecutive Rivals matches earned enough qualification points for FUT Champions while also providing additional confidence with the new squad.

Using Rivals as a testing ground allows players to:

· Learn new player animations.

· Practice custom celebrations and penalty run-ups.

· Experiment with attacking tactics.

· Fine-tune chemistry styles.

This preparation paid off once FUT Champions began.

Carry the Momentum Into FUT Champions

The upgraded squad immediately produced excellent results in Weekend League.

Kai Havertz consistently delivered goals, assists, and penalties, while Podolski created chances with precise passing and clinical finishing.

Technical dribbling repeatedly broke defensive lines, and low-driven finishes proved especially effective inside the penalty area.

By the end of the session, the RTG achieved:

· 2-0 in Division Rivals

· 5-0 in FUT Champions

· Undefeated across seven matches

Havertz finished the session with an incredible 26 goal contributions, while Podolski added another 15 from the attacking midfield position.

Continue Improving the Hybrid Squad

This Germany-USA themed Road to Glory demonstrates that Ultimate Team success isn't limited to using only the most expensive meta players. Carefully selecting favorite footballers, completing high-value SBCs, optimizing PlayStyles, and practicing in Division Rivals before entering FUT Champions can produce outstanding results. Players looking to strengthen similar themed squads even faster may also choose to invest in cheap FC 26 Coins to complete SBCs, acquire key special cards, and stay competitive throughout every major promotion.