EA Sports FC 26 Fixes Clubs Match Errors in Version 1.6.5

The latest update addresses errors that prevented players from starting online Clubs matches with their squads.

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EA SPORTS FC 26 version 1.6.5 is now live, and it focuses on a matchmaking problem affecting Clubs. EA published the update details in its official Steam announcement.

The update addresses errors that could appear when players tried to start an online match in Clubs. That means squads should now have a better chance of getting into matches without running into the issue that had been affecting matchmaking.

EA also acknowledged the frustration caused by the ongoing Clubs matchmaking problems and thanked players who provided feedback. The developer said it will share more information and updates during the EA SPORTS FC 26 season when more details become available.

EA SPORTS FC 26 Version 1.6.5 Patch Notes

This is a focused update for Clubs. Its only listed change targets errors that could stop players from playing online matches.

Clubs

Addressed the following issue:

Addressed instances where an error would be received when attempting to play an online match.

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EA Sports FC 26 is a football simulation game and the third entry in the EA Sports FC series, following the franchise's rebranding from FIFA. The game features various modes including career mode with narrative-driven Manager Live Challenges, and introduces Archetypes, a system that defines player playstyles based on real footballers. It is the successor to EA Sports FC 25.

Genre Simulator, Sport
Platforms Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Perspective Third person, Bird view / Isometric
Modes Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Release September 26, 2025
Publisher EA Sports
Age Rating